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Nihada Mithura - Interactive and Entertaining Model for Mute Sri Lankan Primary Students

Jayasinghe L.D.Department of Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri LankaSenadheera T.D.Department of Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri LankaSuriyaarachchi S.A.Department of Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri LankaSamarasinghe A.V.Department of Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri LankaDinithi PandithageLecturer, Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri LankaBuddhima AttanayakaLecturer, Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka

Vol 7 No 12 (2023): Volume 7, Issue 12, December 2023 | Pages: 137-143

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 19-12-2023

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Abstract

Inclusive education is a core societal ideal aimed at giving equitable learning opportunities for all pupils, regardless of their specific circumstances or skills. The concept integrates technology, language, and entertainment to provide a comprehensive learning experience. It consists of four major components: A system for translating Sri Lankan Sign Language (SLiSL) into Sinhala natural language, complete with voice output and graphic representation, has been developed. An interactive 3D model that allows for bidirectional translation between Sinhala and SLiSL. Games designed specifically for deaf students, Quizzes designed to teach essential abilities such as the Sinhala alphabet and basic mathematical functions. The strategy is intended to boost academic performance, boost well-being and confidence, and empower marginalized kids. It makes an important contribution to the subject of inclusive education and has the potential to change the educational landscape.

Keywords

inclusive education, mute primary students, Sri Lanka, technology, language, entertainment, deaf, machine learning


Citation of this Article

Jayasinghe L.D., Senadheera T.D., Suriyaarachchi S.A., Samarasinghe A.V., Dinithi Pandithage, Buddhima Attanayaka, “Nihada Mithura - Interactive and Entertaining Model for Mute Sri Lankan Primary Students” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 12, pp 137-143, December 2023. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.712019

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