ASL Aspire: A Game-Based Vocabulary Platform for Deaf Students (Phase-I, II)

2022, 2023 GIANT Selection

Abstract - 

ASL Aspire teaches sign language STEM vocabulary to deaf students via online games. This project will investigate the impact of the platform alongside Deaf scientist partners through classroom visits and research-backed playtesting methods. By the end of this pilot program, ASL Aspire aims to launch for public use by any ASL learner in North America.

Team Members:

• Current PI: Mona Jawad (monaj22@illinois.edu)
• Ethan Gaughan
• Amy Lee

Groups Engaged: K-8, Community, High School