This 4 CD-ROM bundle includes:
SigningAvatar™ Friends - Utilizing the same 3D animation graphics found in video games, this user-friendly CD-ROM allows you to choose your own uniquely crafted 3D guide. Whether it’s Andy, Raven, Mona, or Pete, each character will successfully interpret words and sentences while engaging you in one-on-one, interactive dialog. Using signed gestures plus facial expressions, characters emulate the natural form and movement of humans, providing you with an accurate display of signing. Additionally, the speed control feature and rotational tool allow you to customize the rate of signing and adjust the angle of the character.
• Winner of 2 Golden Lasso Awards: “Best in Education” and “Best Overall.”
• Featured on CNN and the BBC’s Science in Action program.
SignLink™ - With over 1,000 high-quality video clips for more than 2,300 English meanings, SignLink™ is an all-inclusive, easy-to-understand multimedia dictionary, tutorial, and reference source on American deaf culture and signing. Achieve a firm understanding of American Sign Language by grasping the fundamentals of hand shape, palm orientation, location, movement, and non-manual behavior such as facial expressions. Master the essential topics of fingerspelling, numbers, time concepts, pronouns, and crucial sign linguistics with the Grammar Lessons. Diversify your studies with the exclusive Parameter Search feature, which allows you to create a signed gesture and then find the English equivalent.
Personal Communicator
The most important step in mastering a language is to establish a firm understanding of fundamental concepts. Personal Communicator is a fantastic resource that provides a strong foundation of such essential, basic principles before moving on to advanced skills. With more than 2,500 digital video signs for 4,500 English words, this comprehensive CD-ROM combines three unique features that are easy-to-use and effective! Manually type words or phrases that you want translated with the Word Processing option. Use the English-ASL Dictionary to find definitions and to reference corresponding signs. To complete your study, visit the ASL Playroom where you can mouse-click objects to review their signs and receive audio and video feedback.
HyperSign Kids
Research shows that children who learn several different languages at a young age develop advanced analytical skills far beyond the level that is typically expected of them. HyperSign Kids allows preschoolers and early readers to get an advance start on comprehending the basics of American Sign Language while developing essential problem solving abilities.. Containing 450 words grouped into recognizable categories such as colors, animals, and action verbs, children will quickly master new signs while having fun. Each word from the dictionary is accompanied by a colorful picture to ensure comprehension, while the full-motion videos reinforce key concepts. The three interactive games, Tic Tac Toe, Match Game, and Which One?, can be customized to work on particular words, helping children stay focused, fascinated, and motivated to learn.
Instant Immersion American Sign Language Requires: PC; Pentium II 300+ MHz; Windows® 95/98/ME/2000/XP; 48 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 20 MB free hard drive space;1024 x 768 pixels, 16 bit high color; 4X CD-ROM drive; Internet Browser - Internet Connection (optional); Sound Card; Mouse; Speakers. |
