Technology in teaching EL2 to the deaf: challenges and opportunities
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https://doi.org/10.25267/Tavira.2025.i30.1105Info
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- Aura Schabl- Duarte (DE) Rovira i Virgili University
- Isabel Gibert (ES) Rovira i Virgili University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3158-9658
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This article analyzes the use of technological applications in teaching Spanish as a second language (EL2) to deaf individuals, addressing both opportunities, and limitations. Through a qualitative and comparative approach, several digital tools were reviewed using the evaluation frameworks of Prieto (2020), Net-Learning (2018), and W3C accessibility guidelines (2018). The sample included eight applications selected for their padagogical potential, accessibility, and linguistic relevance. The analysis considered aspects such as functionality, usability, adaptability, and linguistic affiliation. Initial findings revealed tools that, although not specifically designed for deaf users, show strengths in visual accessibility and language support. The need for inclusive frameworks, bilingual approaches, and the integration of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, was also emphasized to enhance educational accessibility. This study underscores the importance of a critical and contextualized evaluation of available technologies to promote more equitable and inclusive digital learning practices.
Keywords: El2; Communication; Inclusive technology; Deaf education.
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