BSL Translation
To help learners during viewing
- Provide visual representations of key points as well as written terms
Viewing a talking head in isolation with no visual clues offers less support for learners who might need it (see Figure 1, screenshot from University of Reading’s Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT on FutureLearn). Instead, visual representation of key learning points can be more helpful.
Examples of what might be more helpful are given in another screenshot in Figure 2 . This shows a diagram to explain the ‘Hot Cross Bun’ model used in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Figures 3 and 4, screenshots from University of Reading’s Begin Robotics on FutureLearn, show how visuals help in a demonstration of ‘Eric the robot’.
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Figure 4 shows how a computer cursor or mouse pointer can be used to help learners, by pointing out key areas of interest. An enlarged cursor could be even more helpful as it will be easier to see– you can make a cursor bigger through the Settings in Windows and other applications.
Remember that some students will rely on the cursor as a guide to where to look so use it appropriately and consistently – Figure 5
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