ASL Aspire offers a game-based platform for American Sign Language (ASL) STEM education, featuring interactive lessons and a virtual arcade designed by Deaf scientists. The platform enhances ASL literacy and STEM understanding for students while providing teachers with tools for class management and progress tracking.
Funding
$110K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many students, especially those who are deaf or hard of hearing, lack access to engaging and effective STEM education resources tailored to American Sign Language (ASL). Traditional STEM curricula often do not adequately support ASL literacy, hindering comprehension and participation for ASL users.
Solution
ASL Aspire provides a game-based platform designed to enhance ASL literacy and STEM understanding through interactive lessons and a virtual arcade. The platform features short, visually-rich lessons created by Deaf scientists, making complex concepts more accessible. A progress map guides students through videos, practice exercises, and quizzes, allowing them to learn at their own pace. For educators, ASL Aspire offers a "Class Mode" where teachers can manage student access, assign content, and track progress via a dedicated Teacher Dashboard.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes K-12 students who use ASL, particularly those interested in STEM fields, as well as teachers and educational institutions seeking to provide accessible and engaging ASL-integrated STEM education.
Features
- Virtual ASL Arcade featuring a collection of games designed to make learning ASL STEM vocabulary fun and engaging.
- Short, specific, visual lessons created by Deaf scientists to simplify complex STEM concepts.
- Easy-to-follow progress map guiding users through videos, practice exercises, and quizzes.
- "Class Mode" enabling teachers to invite students to a class page, publish assignments, and control content access.
- Teacher Dashboard for tracking student progress and managing classroom activities.
- Alignment with Next Generation Science Standards.
- Partnership with ASLCORE to ensure the use of current and relevant ASL signs.