The Internet provides a learning opportunity for hearing-impaired children. Many websites offer preschool-level games that can be played without sound. Most websites and online games are configured such that they can be used on computers that do not have sound. With just a little research, teachers can easily provide online games that reflect what is being learned in the classroom. These games can include color matching, numbers, the alphabet and other preschool basics.
Teachers can easily add captions to movies, music and presentations with Quick Time 4.0. Obviously, many preschool-age children will not be able to read captions on complicated presentations, but adding captions to presentations allows an adult assistant to dictate the presentations to the child from the back of the classroom in a tone that is loud and clear. Additionally, the captions provide the child with the opportunity to become acquainted with the written word, which will benefit them as they move forward in their education.
Providing headphones for a preschool child with a hearing impairment is another strong tool for teachers to utilize. Headphones can be plugged into computers and televisions to provide sound that is loud enough for the child to hear. In just a few moments, the child can be taught how to adjust the volume on the headphones to a level that is easy for her to hear. Headphones can be used with preschool videos and computer games, which maintain a child's interest for longer periods of time than classroom lectures.