Vista-SL
Visual Interactive System for Teaching and Assessment of Sign Languages (VISTA-SL)
About the project:
The advancement of technology in education, particularly for sign languages (SLs), can be transformative not only for learners, but also for educators. A SL teaching system that integrates explainable visual feedback and machine learning (ML) holds significant promise in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of SL teaching methodologies. This is especially crucial for training special education students, a group that plays a pivotal role in the educational journey of the Deaf and hard of hearing community.
VISTA-SL aims to protect the fundamental right of the Deaf to have access to SLs in their communication and to promote their dignity and their unique culture.
The VISTA-SL project is implemented within the Erasmus+ programme.
Objectives:
O1. Mitigate scarcity of SL teachers by developing teaching tools including (a) real-time visual feedback using AR and avatars, and (b) course personalization and coaching through a large-language-model based virtual instructor.
O2. Promote inclusion and diversity by developing SL curricula and games in four EU languages.
O3. Promote accessibility via an e-learning platform that includes the above tools and curricula, and is accessible at minimal cost.
O4. Disseminate and plan exploitation.
Partners: Greece (coordinators), Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Germany
Duration: 2025-2029
Drittmitelgeber: ERASMUS Plus Project
Link:
https://www.upf.edu/web/focus/w/avatars-plataforma-elearning-llengua-signes-vista-sl