Thank you for you interest in weSIGN: ASL & Deaf Perspectives, a complete four-level ASL course. weSIGN is now also available through FlexEd, a complete course platform with engaging and interactive content including video homework submission.
The weSign series consists of print books that includes e-book access for videos of key vocabulary, provides four semesters of ASL study in line with national standards for American Sign Language learning (ASLTA) and world language learning (ACTFL). It is intended for students taking a second language to meet degree requirements, as well as for students who wish to study ASL for career purposes.
NEW! The weSIGN course is now available as a complete course platform. The FlexEd course has the weSIGN sign language video demos included, and features video homework. XanEdu’s FlexEd is an enhanced digital learning platform that provides engaging content for students and easy to use course management tools. See below for more information.
For more information on adopting the weSIGN books or our FlexEd complete course platform, fill the form on this page, or call our customer support team at 1-888-212-3121.
The available books in the series include the following titles:
This series, with print books that includes e-book access for videos of key vocabulary, provides four semesters of ASL study in line with national standards for American Sign Language learning (ASLTA) and world language learning (ACTFL). It is intended for students taking a second language to meet degree requirements, as well as for students who wish to study ASL for career purposes.
Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and a student-centered approach to learning are reflected throughout this series. It provides students with vocabulary lists, grammar and cultural knowledge information along with opportunities for student practice, self-assessment and reflection.
The weSIGN series successfully utilizes new e-book technology so students can view short videos of key vocabulary and examples of target grammar skills within the e-book text. View a sample video ("To Learn") from the weSIGN e-book here.
Most importantly, this series is written by ASL language instructors (both Deaf and non-deaf) and is the culmination of a coordinated effort among these instructors and ASL students. Instructors and students will find that this series is interactive, engaging and promotes a good balance between information on ASL language skills, current Deaf perspectives, and cultural knowledge.
XanEdu’s FlexEd is an enhanced digital learning platform that provides engaging content for students and easy to use course management tools.
FlexEd weSIGN (ASL & Deaf Perspectives) begins with quality core content written by experienced American Sign Language instructors and researchers. Experienced educators worked with XanEdu to carefully select and develop videos, supporting materials, activities and adaptive assessments to guide students to mastery of each topic. Instructors can add, delete, or customize any content with FlexEd’s simple drag and drop interface.
XanEdu’s FlexEd has been thoughtfully designed to minimize instructor prep-time and improve outcomes while keeping students on track. Instructors can offer individualized student support through FlexEd’s easy to use dashboard that features integrated text and email communications tools.
WeSign FlexEd course content includes the following items in addition to traditional content from the print books:
Jennie Sabo is professor of American Sign Language at Onondaga Community College, where she is also the American Sign Language Degree program coordinator.
Rebecca Dadey is associate professor of American Sign Language at Onondaga Community College.
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