Learn the basics of Auslan, the native language of the Australian Deaf Community. This self-paced course is perfect for people who are learning Auslan for the first time and who have no previous experience in using sign language. We will show how you can have fun communicating visually and without using spoken English.
Presented in partnership with The NSW Deaf Society, Sign Online is a self-paced online course. It has 14 hours' worth of video content and online quizzes.
There are seven modules that you can complete, students have 8 weeks to complete all the tasks.
Ideal for...
Anyone who wants an introduction to Auslan and to learn more about the deaf community.
Outcomes
By the end of Sign Online, you will be able to:
- Greet others and introduce yourself
- Give and request personal details such as phone numbers and addresses
- Count in Auslan
- Fingerspell in Auslan
- Ask and answer simple questions (using “who”, “what”, “when”, “where”, etc.)
- Communicate practical vocabulary including colours, days of the week and family
- Use visual-gestural communication strategies
- Identify the Deaf Community and explain effective ways of communicating with deaf people
What you need
- To read our online course delivery information
- Pen and notepad
- Internet access
Other information
All courses need a minimum number of students to run. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled prior to the commencement and you will be informed. For your convenience information about class cancellations or changes are made initially via email and SMS, please ensure these details are correct.
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...Approximately 14 hours
56 maximum days to complete
ST1 - Online Virtual Classroom
Other Information
There are a few things that you should do to enhance your online learning experience and get the most from each class you join.
We offer the following tips:
• Use a laptop or desktop computer or a tablet device; the newer the better.
• Have a stable, high speed internet connection; the higher the speed, the better.
• Avoid congested Local Area or WIFI networks; turn off other network connected devices for the period of your class.
• The larger the screen, the better.
• Use external speakers plugged in to your computer to improve your listening experience.
• Prepare a comfortable and quiet location to participate in your class.
• Use mains power rather than the battery of your computer.
• Check that everything is correctly connected before your class commences.
• Check that you know how to use your computer or tablet device before the class commences.
• Do not use your mobile phone to participate in your class; your experience will be unsatisfactory.
• Turn your mobile phone to silent during class.
• Download and install the Zoom application before your class commences.
How to join your class:
• We shall send you an email confirming your booking.
• We shall send you another email containing a unique link inviting you to your class and identifying any specific requirements for your class.
• You should accept the invitation to the class.
• Upon your acceptance a notification will also be automatically placed in your Google, Outlook or Yahoo calendar with a reminder set to alert you of your class’s commencement.
• You should join your class when prompted using the link provided.
• You will be using the Zoom interface: follow the prompts to join the class.
• You will not have access to the class after the class has commenced: don’t be late.
It is your responsibility to:
• Know how to use the Zoom interface.
• Know how to use your computing device.
• Have a stable and sufficient internet connection.
• Have a suitable and sufficient computing device.
• Join your class promptly.