Assessing Computer Knowledge Using Video-Based Signer Compare With Examination Text-Based Niwatapant ChirapaSaksiri Benjaporn Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University 111 Moo 6 Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University

Computer and Information Technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Lecture in Standard Thai Language (ThL) pass to Thai Sign Language (ThSL) interpreters. Deficient in reading skill and write ThL Examination Text-Based compare with Video-Based Signer Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University 1. Background

2.1 To compare Text-based and Video-Based Signer, 2.2 To evaluate the teaching by using ThSL, 2.3 To investigate the assessment mode (or type) that benefit Deaf students in learning development. Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University 2. Objectives

54 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Study in second semester of the first year 2009 Class “Computer and Information Technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students” Divided into 2 groups and have an equal population of 27 Deaf students Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University 3. Population

4.1 Examination paper in Text-Based Part 1 Select the right answer Part 2 Define the hardware equipment and its function 30 Questions together with 41 answering choices 5 Questions with illustrate in image Part 3 Indicate  or  which is incorrect or correct 10 Questions: Disputed Execution Concerning With Computer Law B.E (2007) Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University 4. Research Instruments and Methods

4.2 Questionnaire 4 Aspects: Using hearing-aids, Speaking, Standard Thai language and Selection of the assessment mode 4.3 Interview quiestions Seek for the need on the accommodation mode Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University 4. Research Instruments and Methods

Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University Step 1: Prepare the Video-Based Signer Step 2: Arrange the Examination Step 3: Set up the Video-Based Signer files in the computer for each student Step 4: The results of the examination Step 5: Collecting the information concerning the background of the Deaf Students Step 6: Interviewing Step 7: Data gathering Step 8: Writing paper for presentation 5. Methods of the Study

Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University 6.1 Background Information of the Deaf Students 6.3 Comparison of the Desire Assessment Mode for the Deaf Students 6.4 Result from Interview Table 1 Table 2Table 3Figure 1 Figure 2 Next 6.2 Comparison of the Assessment Mode between Text-Based and Video-Based Signer Table 2Table 3Figure 1 6. Summary and Results

Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University 6.4 Result from Interview The result from the interview reveal the attitude of Deaf Students on the Assessment Mode in 2 aspects 1. In case of using Text-Based, the examination paper should be Simple Thai Language or Present in form of pictures that easy to understand so Not necessary to use Video-Based Signer

Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University 6.4 Result from Interview The result from the interview reveal the attitude of Deaf Students on the Assessment Mode in 2 aspects 2. In case of using Video-Based Signer, the examination paper should be Advantage in easy to understand But also However, It has the disadvantage not only in using the interface for linking to access the video, Time Consuming

Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University Key Factors influence the assessment of the knowledge and the achievement in learning of Deaf students Appropriate assessment mode Teaching method Ability in using ThL either reading or writing skill 7. Discussion

Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University Maximizing benefit of the Deaf students learning Provide the teaching method by using ThSL interpretation Appropriate assessment mode given simple and easy message Usage of the Video-Based Signer Promoting the reading and writing skill in ThL 8. Summary

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Table 1: Background information of population Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University InformationFrequencyPercent 1. Sex Female Male Total Using of Hearing Aids Use Do not use Total Speaking Ability Cannot speak Little ability in speaking Can speak35.56 Total InformationFrequencyPercent 4. Using ThL Never using11.85 Using (to some extent) Using quite often Total Selection of the Assessment mode Video-Based Signer Text with Video- Based Signer Text47.41 Total

Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University Table 2: Comparison of the Assessment Mode between Text-based and Video-based Signer (in General View) TreatmentMeanSD.tSig. Text * Video Signer * Significant level at 0.05

Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University Table 3: Comparison of the Assessment Mode between Text-based and Video-based Signer (in Each Part of the Examination) * Significant level at 0.05 TreatmentMeanSD.tSig. Part 1Text * Video Signer Part 2Text Video Signer Part 3Text Video Signer

Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University Mean Score between Text-based and Video-based Signer Figure 1: Comparison of the Mean Score between Text-Based and Video-Based Signer (in Each Part of the Comprehension Question)

Ratchasuda College, Mahidol University Percentage of the Deaf Students on the Desire Assessment Mode Figure 2: Comparison of the Desire Assessment Mode Using for Evaluating the Knowledge of the Deaf Students