1. Mi-Sign Mobile Info - Signs Images Glossary Network

4. Question If you were on holiday and did not speak the language, what tools are available to help you communicate? Could you use these tools to communicate with a deaf person? Tools

6. Research We wanted something that was; –Portable –Accessible –Relevant to our learners Statistics Researched current market

7. The Concept To design and create an app that translates vocational words into BSL signs To facilitate teaching and learning To assist BSL users to communicate in an educational and vocational environment

8. Our Partners All partners were involved in LSIS MoLeNET 3 Doncaster College for the Deaf approached The Sheffield College who then introduced The Learning Skills Network Together we are developing Mi-Sign

9. Branding A brand was created to be instantly recognisable

10. Walkthrough 2 options –Search (A-Z, Predictive) –Category (Generic vocational areas) Image and word Sign (BSL translation)

11. Developing Content Chose initial vocational area Taken and edited photographs Videoed and edited BSL signs Uploaded to MoLe TV Channel App will use data from the channel

12. Next Steps Trial Beta version with learners and employers Measure progress and outcomes Refine and further develop Additional content based on feedback Widen trial Final app available to all

13. Contact Information jatkinson@ddt-deaf.org.uk cbostwick@ddt-deaf.org.uk