Sign Language for All - President Cordano

What significant first does Roberta J. Cordano hold at Gallaudet University?

• First deaf male president

• First president to use AI technology

• First deaf female president

• First president to introduce bilingual learning

What is Roberta J. Cordano's big idea that might change the world?

• Teaching everyone computer programming from birth

• Teaching everyone sign language from birth

• Mandatory higher education for everyone

• Universal healthcare

What role does technology play in Cordano's vision for the future of education?

• It is seen as an unnecessary complication

• It is crucial for the elimination of sign language

• It is vital for enhancing bilingual education and accessibility

• It is only useful for administrative tasks

What advanced technology does Gallaudet University have to support language acquisition?

• Virtual reality environments for immersive learning

• A global satellite network for educational broadcasts

• A supercomputer for language processing

• An avatar that can interact with babies

What are the benefits of teaching sign language to everyone from birth, according to Cordano?

• Improved economic outcomes

• All of the above

• Reduced disconnection and language exposure issues

• Enhanced sports abilities

What is the potential drawback of teaching sign language to everyone?

• Increased communication barriers

• Appropriation and loss of ownership by the deaf community

• Decreased interest in learning other languages

• Overpopulation of sign language interpreters

What personal experience did Cordano share about the power of bilingual approach?

• None of the above

• Teaching sign language to her family

• Learning sign language as an adult

• Winning a state championship with a speech in ASL

What principle does Cordano share frequently with students and colleagues?

• Patience and perseverance are overrated

• Prioritize spoken language over sign language

• Always accept and embrace the road less traveled

• Avoid learning new languages

What did Cordano's experience founding Metro Deaf School demonstrate?

• The difficulty of learning sign language

• The possibility of educational excellence through bilingual teaching

• The importance of focusing solely on English education

• The challenge of integrating technology in education

What does Cordano suggest is necessary for the widespread adoption of her big idea?

• Massive technological advancements

• Elimination of all other languages

• A shift in American culture to value sign language

• A global mandate from the United Nations