Media work traditionally was challenging when people had hearing issues – but digital hearing devices have changed this. Essentially, the children in this video use new media tools and presentation skills as their hearing peers do.
Talking to camera in a #newsroom – and creating media! http://t.co/8FxvVF7chz
#cochlearimplants #summercamp
— Caroline Carswell (@irishdeafkids) June 9, 2014
Digital media is a double-edge sword when access is not built into teaching or production processes – yet huge possibilities exist for today’s children, who have portable access toolkits in their own smartphones and tablets.