Proposing Integration of Speech-Text recognition with animation education to support Deaf people

Abstract

In Oman, the community needs to give more attention to deaf and hard-hearing people, specifically using American Sign Language (ASL). Yes, there are special condition schools that will host the anthem and teach them, but ASL people will not join the regular school and colleges. They will only attend standard classes and learn the lectures with ordinary people.   This study proposes the integration of speech-text recognition technology with animation education as a means of supporting deaf individuals. The use of animation as a teaching tool has proven effective in engaging and educating diverse learners. By integrating speech-text recognition, deaf students can access the audio component of animation education and fully participate in the learning experience. Through a pilot study, we demonstrated the feasibility and benefits of this approach by providing animation education to a group of deaf students using speech-text recognition technology. Results showed improved understanding and engagement in the material and increased confidence and communication skills. The proposed integration has the potential to improve access to education for deaf individuals and enhance the effectiveness of animation as a teaching tool for all learners.