Michigan State University
Michigan State University: American Sign Language Browser
Video clips (using QuickTime) are used to demonstrate the signs of hundreds of English words using American Sign Language. Select a word to both view the sign and read a brief explanation on how to perform the action.
Other
Gallaudet University: Video Catalog: Deaf History Lecture (Asl and English)
This lecture on deaf history includes audio, subtitles and signing in ASL. Includes a discussion of the work of Edward Miner Gallaudet and how ASL was developed. One hour, one second, requires Adobe Flash.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Talks: Matt Cutts "30 Day Challenge" in Asl (Vimeo)
This TED Talk video is an American Sign Language translation of the "30 Day Challenge" speech originally given by Matt Cutts. The discussion is centered on the topic of trying something new for 30 days. Nine minutes, 16 seconds.
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind: The Wizard of Oz (Asl and English)
This video tells the story of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum in American Sign Language. Includes audio and subtitles. [37:19]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: Can Apes Really "Talk" to Humans?
What can we learn from the controversial history of ape language research? [7:42]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Talks: William Kamkwamba: How I Harnessed the Wind (Asl Translation)
In his TED Talk, young inventor William Kamkwamba of Malawi discusses how he created a windmill in order to provide power and energy to his community during a time of famine. This American Sign Language translation is 10 minutes, 42 seconds
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Byron Behm: Dividing Fractions Review (Asl) (Vimeo)
Students can expand their knowledge of fractions with this video review in American Sign Language. Six minutes, 51 seconds.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: What Is Communication?: Iptv Kids Clubhouse
In this video, Abby Brown, IPTV KIDS Clubhouse co-host, loves to help kids have fun while learning! In this segment, kids learn about a variety of verbal and nonverbal ways to send and receive messages, including American Sign Language,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Scientist Profile: Inventor
Eighteen-year-old inventor Ryan Patterson designed a sign language translator glove that works by sensing the hand movements of the American Sign Language and sending the data to a device that displays the words on-screen. The glove...
Other
My Smart Hands: Abc Phonics Song/sounds of the Letters
This YouTube video presents the letters of the alphabet and their sounds in a song form, the American Sign Language for the letters, and a young child signing them.