Technical Signing (signs for Technology) American Sign Language (ASL)

[@lunaoran6069]

Hey there. I love that you have these on youtube. I am a hearing, beginner/ learner in ASL. And I am learning a lot through your video's. Thanks!

[@sign-language]

I'm glad you like the videos. Make sure to click the like button and tell all your social media friends.

[@nicelady51]

I agree he is an awesome reference when learning ASL. I was able to get the gist of their conversation, since he slows it down enough for us that are learning. The beginning still shot baffles me a bit, maybe because it is out of context. It looks like he's referring to 'flying assholes'. Is he referring to hearing people, or am I completely mistaken. I've been wrong before 🤔

[@user-uw5ln8sb4w]

I have worked with the Deaf community first hand for the past couple years and am noticing the accents I've picked up on from them. Some signs I choose from environmental influence, others I pick just because it feels right-- I learned for 5 years before my job so it's a mix of classroom signing and real world conversation. Anyway, the sign for 'KZbin' that I see is the same as 'filming' but with a Y hand shape, palm faced outward instead of to the side like shown in this video. So fun to see how uniquely language evolves in ASL based on region, culture, and exposure to media. Thanks for the helpful video!

[@sign-language]

Thanks for commenting. The sign KZbin has evolved and continues to evolve. Does the version you are seeing look like this? See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6bHqHRsibeXjKs Also, when referring to specific signs in one of the longer videos it helps to include a time code in 0:00 format. KZbin converts that format into links directly to that time in the video and I can more easily see that to which you are referring (without having to watch the whole video). Instead of stating "palm faced outward" it might be good to describe which hand (dominant or non-dominant) faces "forward" (if you mean forward). Outward can be a bit ambiguous since it can also mean "outward to the side" as in "out to the side." Anyway, the other day I saw a skilled signer just jab a the thumb of a dominant-hand "Y" twice into the palm of a non-dominant flat hand (facing toward the dominant side with fingertips pointing up). Or in other words one or more Deaf have evolved the KZbin sign beyond the circular movement to a slightly more specific touch-touch movement. Will be interesting to see how most people sign KZbin ten years from now.

[@heatherclayton2369]

Thank you so much for your dedication and generosity in teaching ASL! It is highlight of my day to learn something so interesting and fun and I am striving to be certified in ASL someday!

[@sign-language]

Heather, I'm glad you like the lessons! Of possible interest: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/certification.htm Or maybe: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/qualified-to-teach-asl.htm

[@funforall9741]

Oh thank you for those links Bill! I am coda looking to become interpreter and your classes have helped me brush up on changes to asl over the years

[@Th3BlackLotus]

I know it doesn't matter to most people, but I love when there's sound. It makes me feel like I'm in the class, rather than just watching on YT.

[@sign-language]

A surprising number of folks agree with you. I think they must be getting some sort of ASMR type experience out of it.

[@danifromvegas9914]

​@@sign-languageYes, I like having the sound on as well. I don't know if it ASMR thing lol, but sound on the video does make me feel more included. I like being able to hear the sound effects you make, the class' reaction to your humor, background noise, etc.. but the best part is your laugh! (I have to watch your videos with Donovan to get more of that though LOL). Thank you and God bless!

[@BrentMathias-w6c]

this man made me pass my asl class 🙏

[@jewelzoevalencia7442]

Hey, Dr. Bill. I think this is the first time you put sounds to your video.😂 Anyways, thanks for the videos! I really get to learn a lot from you.😊

[@drbobiwsky]

Best video to be uploaded on April 1st but is not a joke, very thankful for this video, I love learning the technology signs, they are so new and it is interesting to watch the evolution of this growing lively language. It is amazing to see the difference from what I learned years ago. Thank you for this! I hope the Lord provides many more donations so the resources can continue to provide this learning through your teaching!

[@briannafearing5546]

Just when you think you're getting good on your receptivity skills, you come across a video like this hahahaha

[@sign-language]

Well, I can now check "Keep Brianna" humble off of my to-do list. Next ...

[@Sonicxis4ever]

same! I could understand the concept of what he was saying but i kept missing the actual signs and had to keep rewinding it. It could be the way the video was recorded?

[@elibrown153]

nice ASL video You’re a good teacher, Bill You know that you’re really good with all the students at 42:22, that can also mean put I think you spelled disc wrong disc not disk

[@sign-language]

Of possible interest is this thread over on reddit: www.reddit.com/r/ENGLISH/comments/18f7bo4/wait_so_ive_been_spelling_disk_disc_wrong_my/ There we read this comment: “Most of what you need to remember about disk and disc is the following: disk is the preferred spelling in American English, and it's also the spelling used for computer-related objects, such as a hard disk. Disc is the preferred spelling in British English, and it's also the spelling used for devices carrying sound” Thus you can perhaps see why a Deaf American (such as me) would tend to spell "disk" instead of disc. I notice that other ASL instructors also tend to spell disk when labeling the sign that shows a D rotating on the non-dominant palm. You are absolutely right that the more common spelling for music discs tends to be disc.

[@gloriaklopping8713]

Hi Dr. Bill! I get so happy when you make new videos!! thank you so much!! I practice every single day. :) I am surprised they didn't close where you work! Here all schools and colleges are closed due to the Corona Virus except the classes are going on only online! Please stay safe!! You are a great person and teacher (HILARIOUS) also to say the least :D :D thanks.!!

[@sign-language]

Gloria, My day job school has indeed stopped holding in-person class meetings due to the pandemic. The videos you see me publishing "lately" are videos I've been rescuing from my old hard drives. Some of the videos didn't get published because there were technical issues. For example, my most recent upload had multiple issues or challenges with the original files. It was originally broken into three different files by my older camcorder due to 4GB size limit restrictions. The first couple of upload attempts failed likely due to the size of the files so I re-rendered the files and compressed them. Upon posting the first time the data was corrupted and the video would freeze a few minutes into the video and stay that way until about 20 minutes later. During another rendering of the three video files a different video froze during the rendering process. I ended up processing each of the three parts separately then posting the compressed videos to youtube to go through their (amazing) compression and rendering process and then downloaded each of the videos and stitched them together into one very processed and compressed video (still over a gigabyte in size) and uploaded that to KZbin. There were many, many steps involved with this such as downloading and installing specific codecs onto my computer, converting file formats (from an old MTS video format), restarting the computer multiple times, after installs and changes, using a different computer, ... I could list off about 30 other little issues, steps, and processes involved with "saving" this particular video. That is just how it is when working with video files that have some corruption. (I could list out all those little steps but doing so would take more time away from prepping the "next" video. Part of the issue has to do with the nature of the teaching situation. Not always but often I have to walk clear across campus while carrying my own monitor, laptop, tripod, cables, video camera, and other teaching gear. Then if some other teacher is in the classroom I get about 9 minutes to "set up" for a video shoot (and that's "IF" the preceding teacher actually finishes their class on time and dismisses class in a timely fashion. Then I have to set up while the previous class is leaving and my class is arriving. Gear gets banged up, hard drives get knocked around, SD cards get subjected to static, tripods tip over, yadda, yadda, etc. I try to get decent rooms to teach in, starting as early as 8 months in advance but often administrators and/or room schedulers pooh, pooh the issue, claim it isn't a priority, claim it is someone else's job, and/or don't go to bat for proper scheduling of ASL classes into classrooms that meet the needs of ASL instructors. I could go on and on about this with examples of ASL classes (not just mine -- most ASL instructors at universities can relate) being scheduled in rooms with too many chairs / desks, bad lighting, and the inability to sit in a semi-circle. My point though is that had I been teaching (at my day job) this semester I would not have had time to work on reclaiming older videos because when the pandemic hit -- every teacher who was teaching in-person classes just waved goodbye to their free time and saw it eaten up by having to invest gobs, and gobs of time switching over to online instruction. You are only seeing some of these videos "now" not because of anything to do with the pandemic (or social distancing) but because I had time (to find, fix, and post problematic previously recorded videos) due to having earned a sabbatical from my day job (by putting in 7 years of service and developing a meritorious sabbatical application) and then choosing to extended my sabbatical to two semesters by taking a 50% pay cut. Which is to say - I’m able to post many of these videos because I am literally giving up half a year's salary. It’s okay though. If given the choice to go back in time, I would still choose to do it all over again because in addition to posting “these” videos I’ve also been able to work with some really wonderful interns and associates and post over 10,000 video clips to the ASLU “Sign Bank” at: kzbin.info/door/Zy9xs6Tn9vWqN_5l0EEIZAvideos Excelsior! - Dr. Bill

[@gloriaklopping8713]

@@sign-language Oh I see! They often look familiar but also they are reviews because I have watched all 60 videos plus a bunch more! Wow, it is so much work for you! Thank you for explaining all that! I don't want you to take so much time answering me because I understand you have tons of work to do and NOT enough pay like you DESERVE!! but I really appreciate you so much! Which USB drive do you suggest I buy from your site?? I really want to learn more but not sure which USB to buy, can you recommend me please, thank you so much!! :D Stay safe!! I did all 60 videos and I always review them plus a bunch more extras I also watch..

[@sign-language]

Gloria, Since you have finished all 60 lessons there is (at this time) no product in the bookstore for you to buy. However, if you are not currently signed up for ASL.tc you might be interested in subscribing for a month and trying some of the lessons there to see if any are of interest to you. The ASL Training Center is a subscription-based online learning program offering multiple levels of American Sign Language courses. For answers to typical questions (including how to cancel a subscription) see: www.asl.tc/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=491:faq&catid=31:general&Itemid=62 ASLTC offers two subscription plans. 1. Monthly at $9.95 per month 2. Yearly at $59.95 per year You can cancel your subscription at any time. For general information about the low-cost ASLUniversity subscription-based courses, see: www.asl.tc/ Ready to register? Go to: www.asl.tc/index.php?option=com_user&view=register

[@gloriaklopping8713]

@@sign-language Thank you for all the information!! I will check it out soon! :)

[@kathleennelson3689]

Thank you SO MUCH for these videos! I was wanting to find a good technology signing video and BOOM!- you made one:) These videos are awesome to have around especially because of the virus. Thanks!!

[@kathleennelson3689]

I have a random question:) Do you ever speak with your voice or do you solely sign? Like at home, do you ever use your voice for fun?

[@sign-language]

Here's an example of me using my voice for fun: Once in a while during my in-person classes a student will ask me, "Do you speak?" I sign to them (or type) that I can indeed speak and ask them if they would like to hear me speak. They of course excitedly sign "Yes!" At which point I make a show of it and sign "Ready?! Ready!? Listen carefully! ...." And then I let loose with a couple of "Arf! Arf!" barking sounds as if I were a dog speaking on command or to appease my "master. " Want more information on my "speaking abilities?" For an insignificant little donation of $495.00 I'd be happy to email you a report. Donation link: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G Thanks! Your contribution will help more people all over (including parents of Deaf children) to learn sign language!

[@jarynubla]

how do you sign KZbin's tagline "like, subscribe, share"? :)

[@laurensmom8767]

Hello. I am so happy I found you again. I need some information on the ASLU. How can I contact you?

[@sign-language]

www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/contact.htm

[@mercuryfever392]

To sign KZbin is finger spelling ok? Would signing it be something like signing "I search laptop, and then finger spelling the letters in KZbin or would it be "I laptop search" and then finger spelling KZbin?

[@sign-language]

There are a few different signs for KZbin. Some people just spell YT. Most either do a circled YT on the palm (as if representing an old fashioned camera being cranked). A good place to ask such questions is at the official Lifeprint-ASLU Facebook group. See: facebook.com/groups/Lifeprint.ASLU/ It is a private group but most people can join by answering a few questions that the automated system asks you and then being patient for a day until a moderator gets around to approving you.

[@lollopierre348]

ASL pride.

[@Santiago-5107]

The good thing about knowing sign language is that you can stare at the person without them feeling weird.

[@s.k.1603]

Not necessarily. I know sign language, not fluently, however, and I don't like it when I feel like a person has had their eyes on me too long.

[@ОлегАкаемов-ъ2э]

Thanks 👍👍👍

[@lollopierre348]

I Love 💕 when 2 learn.

[@crochetwithshamsiya7755]

Technical signing . I don't understand. Subtitles want. Please....

[@crochetwithshamsiya7755]

I am tamil language...

[@KeeqCrying]

Hello

[@DatCybah]

My sister doesn’t like you,but your pretty cool!

[@sign-language]

Well dang! Now I'm just all filled with mixed emotions!

[@DatCybah]

Sorry!

[@sign-language]

Oh hey, can't please everyone. It's obvious that you have better taste and are significantly more intelligent. (Wink.)

[@timothy627]

What skill was at the sharpen from being deaf or bind, watch how faster Learning Become l Ask this easy question how many steps, from bed room too the front door in case of fire, or any part on or in your place your living or visit , Had Jr project child Stephanie Hazel as young child doing this , Placements of every thing, what if could see from smoke from fire, any have second story house, Ask any this question they look Stunned, and ask why ? Look all works in body only brain as stopped ?

[@wendivalerio1198]

me too

[@KeeqCrying]

First

[@sign-language]

Hello ASL Heroes!!! Hey, I could really use your help. If you’ve enjoyed having access to an expert in ASL you can help me continue my work for you. A small (or more if you can afford it) donation from you would instantly make a big difference here at the studio because teachers don’t earn much and I could use some help paying for server and domain hosting for Lifeprint.com. You can help out a humble (not to mention kind, caring, generous, compassionate, helpful, friendly, fair, and hard-working) ASL teacher -- just go here right now and a few clicks later you too will be a true “ASL Hero!” www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G Or, if you prefer "Cash App" you can use: cash.me/$Lifeprint Or use Patreon at www.patreon.com/ASLU Every little bit helps so much! Thanks! - Dr. Bill p.s. Want to have your very own USB drive with four semesters worth of ASL instruction for just $79.95? See "SuperUSB" in the ASLUniversity bookstore at: lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm Take care and love to you all. :)

[@trevorminton6084]

Hey Bill, you've been a tremendous person in helping me learn asl. I cant afford to support you yet, but I really do want to. As soon as i can, I'd love to buy the super USB. Have a good day!

[@sign-language]

@@trevorminton6084 Oh hey, that is nice of you. Thanks in advance. No rush. Best to make sure you save up a minimum of a few months of living expenses in an emergency fund first.

[@drbobiwsky]

@@sign-language I will make sure to add it underneath the toilet paper fund once that is available. But in all seriousness, stay safe out there, thank you for this video, it is something I have been looking forward too for a very long time, especially with my Deaf or Hard of Hearing patients, I ask a lot, how can you [insert sign e.x. "chip card" ] or how to communicate, leaving a voice ( for me ) but video (for them ) mail for them is pretty epic. I always get excited when I get that answering service.

[@sign-language]

How to use ASL University to learn sign language for free: 1. Visit Lifeprint.com and become familiar with the ASL University website. 2. Bookmark the official ASLU KZbin master playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA 3. For quick reviews (to prevent memory extinction) bookmark the "Signs" channel playlist page: kzbin.infoplaylists 4. If you use a desktop or laptop computer you can look up signs using this page: www.lifeprint.com/search.htm 5. If you use a mobile device you can look up signs using this page: www.lifeprint.com/search/index.htm 6. If you can’t find a sign after using the search options at Lifeprint.com then consider applying to join the Lifeprint-ASLU Facebook group and asking your question there. See: facebook.com/groups/Lifeprint.ASLU/ 7. Go through the ASLU Lessons for free: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm Your comments, questions, or suggestions are always welcome. To contact Dr. Bill Vicars, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/contact.htm Ways to support the ASL University channel: 1. Click the “thumb up” (like) icon on videos at KZbin.com/billvicars 2. Click the “subscribe” button at KZbin.com/billvicars (if you haven't done so yet) 3. Click the “Share” link and share the videos. 4. Visit the “ASLU” bookstore at www.lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm (feel free to suggest new products that you would like to see). 5. Buy some ASL University “official” clothing at: ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu 6. Subscribe to the ASLU subscription site: asl.tc (For information see: lifeprint.com/asltc/ ) 7. Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G 8. For other donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm If you have any friends who might be in a position to do so you might want to consider inviting them to donate -- thus supporting Deaf children and the promotion of free sign language resources via Lifeprint.com

[@mattybee9573]

Dr. Bill is the best but you are alittle to fast for beginners:/ U sign too much before the lesson and confuse ppl...even me who is fluent ASL. Please slow down. Ty dr. Bill for all u done....

[@sign-language]

Matty, Thanks for the feedback. A few thoughts: 1. Not all videos are intended for all audiences. If this video is too fast for a person then the video is "not for them." Just as a beginning math student is not ready to fully benefit from an advanced calculus or advanced trigonometry class -- a beginning-level ASL student is not ready to fully benefit from an advanced ASL class. 2. It's okay to not understand everything you see in a video. In real life situations it is common to miss a bit here and there yet still enjoy the overall conversation. It is okay if students miss a bit or get a (little) confused by the opening casual chatting that is going on at the beginning of some videos. It is a form of exposure to signing that many students don't see often. (Yet need to see it so they can start getting used to it.) The real meat of the video is the vocabulary which is supported by the slides and typed notes. When people go to a huge buffet restaurant they typically don't take "everything" on their plate. They "miss" a few items -- it doesn't matter though because they still go home full. 3. Just because a person is (relatively) fluent in ASL doesn't mean that person is "done" learning or improving their ability to understand even faster ASL. It is possible for a "fluent" signer to become even "more" fluent in ASL -- but to do so requires stretching and growing by watching "fast signing." 4. In the "show more" information in the video description I point out that this video has a prerequisite: "Intended audience: Individuals who have completed Lessons 1 through 60 for the "ASL University" curriculum (Lifeprint dot com) and/or people near the beginning of a fifth semester ASL class. Prerequisites: ASL 4 or equivalent" Please understand that I do value and appreciate your feedback. I'm just very comfortable with the idea that students don't need to catch everything the first time around in order to benefit from watching a video. If a student watches the video and catches a reasonable percentage of it -- I'm totally okay with that. If they can't catch a reasonable percentage of it they should watch a different video -- more their speed. Tip: If you watch the video on a desktop computer browser the KZbin interface lets you click on the gear icon and adjust the speed settings of the video.