認識形音義 App
Innovative mobile learning platform empowering hearing-impaired students to master Chinese vocabulary through interactive games and visual learning strategies.
The Client
Hong Kong Education City Limited is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education through innovative technology solutions. Working closely with the Education Bureau's Speech and Hearing Services Section, they are committed to creating inclusive learning resources that empower all students.
Their mission is to bridge educational gaps and provide equal learning opportunities for students with special educational needs, particularly those with hearing impairments who face unique challenges in language acquisition.
The Challenge
Students with hearing impairments face significant challenges in learning Chinese vocabulary. Due to hearing loss, they often struggle to grasp phonetic elements (sound and tone), making it difficult to connect pronunciation, character form, and meaning - the three fundamental aspects of Chinese literacy.
This limitation affects their vocabulary development, leading to vague concepts and difficulty expressing themselves clearly, which impacts both academic learning and social communication. The challenge was to create an engaging, accessible mobile learning tool that would help these students master Chinese vocabulary through alternative learning strategies.
Our Solution
RedSo delivered a comprehensive total solution encompassing IT consultancy, UX/UI design, and mobile application development to create an innovative learning platform specifically designed for hearing-impaired students.
Multi-Sensory Learning Approach
Comprehensive learning strategy utilizing residual hearing, visual cues (lip reading, gestures, images, text), and tactile feedback to strengthen understanding of character form, sound, and meaning relationships.
Four Core Learning Areas
Focused curriculum covering multi-pronunciation characters (多音字), homophones with multiple meanings (同音字), polysemous words (多義詞), and near-homophones (近音字) - addressing the most challenging aspects of Chinese vocabulary.
Interactive Game-Based Learning
Ten engaging interactive games across three themed regions, making vocabulary learning fun and memorable while reinforcing the connections between character form, pronunciation, and meaning.
Educational Video Library
Comprehensive collection of learning videos explaining key concepts, pronunciation patterns, and vocabulary usage with visual demonstrations optimized for hearing-impaired learners.
Comprehensive Resource Database
Extensive database of training cards, practice materials, and reference resources that teachers, speech therapists, and parents can use to support students' vocabulary development.
Flexible Learning Modes
Multiple learning pathways allowing teachers, speech therapists, and parents to customize content based on individual student needs and learning pace, ensuring personalized education.
Key Features
A comprehensive learning ecosystem designed specifically for hearing-impaired students, teachers, speech therapists, and parents.
Visual-First Design
Interface optimized for visual learning with clear imagery, color coding, and visual cues that help students understand character relationships without relying solely on auditory information.
Progressive Difficulty Levels
Carefully structured learning progression from basic to advanced vocabulary, allowing students to build confidence and mastery at their own pace while maintaining engagement.
Multi-User Support
Designed for use by students, teachers, speech therapists, and parents, with appropriate interfaces and resources for each user type to support collaborative learning.
Offline Accessibility
Core learning content and games available offline, ensuring students can continue learning anytime, anywhere without internet connectivity constraints.
Technical Implementation
A robust mobile application architecture designed for accessibility, engagement, and educational effectiveness.
Native Mobile Development
- Native Android application optimized for tablets and smartphones
- Responsive interface adapting to different screen sizes and orientations
- Touch-optimized controls designed for young learners
- Offline-first architecture with local content storage
Accessibility Features
- Visual feedback systems replacing audio cues for hearing-impaired users
- High-contrast visual design for improved readability
- Clear iconography and visual instructions minimizing text dependency
- Adjustable settings for individual learning preferences
Interactive Game Engine
- Custom game engine supporting diverse interactive learning activities
- Smooth animations and transitions maintaining engagement
- Progress tracking and achievement system motivating continued learning
- Adaptive difficulty adjusting to student performance
Content Management
- Comprehensive vocabulary database with character relationships
- Multimedia content library with videos, images, and audio
- Downloadable training cards and supplementary materials
- Regular content updates with new vocabulary and exercises
Impact & Results
Empowering hearing-impaired students with innovative tools to overcome language learning barriers and achieve academic success.
Educational Impact
- Improved vocabulary comprehension for hearing-impaired students
- Enhanced understanding of character form, sound, and meaning relationships
- Increased confidence in language expression and communication
- Better academic performance through improved literacy skills
Community Benefits
- Free educational resource for schools and families
- Empowering teachers and speech therapists with effective teaching tools
- Supporting parents in helping their children's language development
- Promoting inclusive education and equal learning opportunities