Should I trust Rocket Sign Language?

GraysonPeddie · 08-24-2008, 08:45 AM

I have a demo/trial version of MegaSign for Rocket Sign Language, which there's only Recreation and Hobbies. I got 20 out of 20 right. I once took it again, and again and the answers became too obvious as it's not that much of a challange for me. Even fingerspelling. They fingerspell park, hobbies, and surfing.

Here's the website: Rocket Sign Language - Learn American Sign Language

I could go with video or books, but there's not wayto interact. Not even be able to drive a car to find a deaf club in Tallahassee, even if there's a deaf community in Tallahassee:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gatorboy00

I am from Florida myself, and I am a student at SPC (St. Petersburg College). Anyway, to anwer your question, YES! There are thousands of deaf people here in Florida. Many of them are in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Orlando, and Miami area. High numbers of deaf people also exist in Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Fort Myers. There are also small numbers of deaf people all over the state of Florida.

Source: http://www.alldeaf.com/deaf-events-m...community.html

I don't think Tallahassee Community College has classes for ASL...

So, back on-topic to Rocket Sign Language's MegaSign, I found that the demo is too limited to make up my decision whether I can buy it or not, even with a 60-day money back garuntee, if I don't like it. That's why I need some help here.

Has anybody tried Rocket Sign Language's MegaSign program?

SimplyMints · 09-06-2008, 02:45 PM

I don't know if I'm too late for you. I've tried its full version, and here is my opinion. The vocabulary is limited. If you already know enough ASL to communicate, and just want to get better, there really isn't much point in getting this. But, if you don't know ASL, and you master this, you're ready to talk to people, and you'll learn more common signs through natural conversations.

GraysonPeddie · 09-06-2008, 04:48 PM

Okay, I know just a few signs in ASL (I learned some more of it, but need a refresh), so I'm thinking about getting Rocket Sign Language when I get my financial aid. When I say "thinking about it," what I mean is I'll have to wait until others weigh in their opinions about Rocket Sign Language.

Thanks!

Anij · 09-06-2008, 05:03 PM

Personally - I'd also check if there are any videos available to you locally - if you have a large-ish public library then they may carry the Signing Naturally Series (awesome series !!). Also check city/state societies for Disabilities, Deaf Centres, communication centres, all of whom may have a lending library you can access.

Here there are at least 4 different lending opportunities for those who are hh/d or have any sort of communication disorders etc

GraysonPeddie · 09-06-2008, 05:12 PM

I'd like to learn at my own pace. I feel comfortable that way.

I'll check out the Signing Natually videos; however, as an addition to learning at my own page, I also prefer interaction, like Rocket Sign Language.

SimplyMints · 09-06-2008, 05:38 PM

The way the rocket thing works is you take a bunch of quizzes. You learn from the quizzes. Once you get all the points correct, you move on to the next quiz. Their advertisement says that it's fun, but I don't see that it's fun at all. However, it is a very quick way to learn. Naturally, the more you practice, the more you learn (to a point, as with every method).

(edit)
I should also warn you that it could be a while before you hear from others. I joined the forum when I bought the software, and to this day, there doesn't seem to be any other users. From what I've seen, this isn't very popular software. I don't think I'll be asking for my money back though because it is useful for practising my ASL.

SimplyMints · 10-12-2008, 12:50 PM

I decided to start brushing up on my ASL skills, and here is what I think about the quizzes on this program. The multiple choice answers are so diverse that if you can understand one little sign, you will get the answer correct. This is just based on one quiz that I took about numbers and times.

Guy signs "It's half-past three."

Did he say:
A. It's time for lunch.
B. September
C. It's half-past three.
D. Fifty-four.

Gee, I think he must have said IT'S HALF-PAST THREE! Even if I didn't understand anything but "three," I know the answer.

So I think I'm gonna give "lifeprint" a try since my local community college doesn't teach ASL (bastards).

StitchBaby · 10-12-2008, 12:57 PM

Never tried rocket sign, my ex was completely deaf and he and one of his exs started teaching me sign, and learned more by going here ASLPro.com Home its a good place to learn at your own pace i think, and its free.

SimplyMints · 10-12-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StitchBaby

Never tried rocket sign, my ex was completely deaf and he and one of his exs started teaching me sign, and learned more by going here ASLPro.com Home its a good place to learn at your own pace i think, and its free.

I can't seem to get that website to load, but lifeprint loads for me. It seems like people have recommended ASLpro to me before, but I had the same problem. I wonder if my ISP blocks them for some reason.

GraysonPeddie · 10-12-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimplyMints

I decided to start brushing up on my ASL skills, and here is what I think about the quizzes on this program. The multiple choice answers are so diverse that if you can understand one little sign, you will get the answer correct. This is just based on one quiz that I took about numbers and times.

Guy signs "It's half-past three."

Did he say:
A. It's time for lunch.
B. September
C. It's half-past three.
D. Fifty-four.

Gee, I think he must have said IT'S HALF-PAST THREE! Even if I didn't understand anything but "three," I know the answer.

Ha! That's funny! I guess I shouldn't trust Rocket Sign Language. Those answers are too easy to eliminate. I'd get Rocket Sign Language if the process of elimination can be a bit harder.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimplyMints

So I think I'm gonna give "lifeprint" a try since my local community college doesn't teach ASL (bastards).

Tallahassee Community College doesn't teach ASL, either. I'm in the process of transferring to Valencia Community College in Orlando, since they have courses for ASL, as long as I can be able to take it alongside Computer Programming and Analysis (I'm mojaring in Computer Science).

Quote:

Originally Posted by StitchBaby

Never tried rocket sign, my ex was completely deaf and he and one of his exs started teaching me sign, and learned more by going here ASLPro.com Home its a good place to learn at your own pace i think, and its free.

I've been there, but there's a lot of places to start from, when it comes to everyday conversations.

JClarke · 10-12-2008, 06:09 PM

I just noticed that the website is old, it is from last year and have you noticed that, no?

And I do not need it though anyway, since I am fluent in ASL.

09-06-2008, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
SimplyMints I love all my ponies! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon, USA Posts: 815 Blog Entries: 1	I don't know if I'm too late for you. I've tried its full version, and here is my opinion. The vocabulary is limited. If you already know enough ASL to communicate, and just want to get better, there really isn't much point in getting this. But, if you don't know ASL, and you master this, you're ready to talk to people, and you'll learn more common signs through natural conversations. __________________ "A world that is not on the verge of annihilation can still be perfectly stimulating, and definitely not boring." - Andrea Berlinghoff

09-06-2008, 04:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
GraysonPeddie Eye/Hear/Speech Impaired Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL 32310 Posts: 923	Okay, I know just a few signs in ASL (I learned some more of it, but need a refresh), so I'm thinking about getting Rocket Sign Language when I get my financial aid. When I say "thinking about it," what I mean is I'll have to wait until others weigh in their opinions about Rocket Sign Language. Thanks! __________________ ASL Tutorials: http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/page...t/concepts.htm www.lessontutor.com/ASLgenhome.html ASL Grammar: http://daphne.palomar.edu/kstruxness...les%201-06.pdf ASL Browser: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/signs.htm www.aslpro.com

09-06-2008, 05:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
GraysonPeddie Eye/Hear/Speech Impaired Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL 32310 Posts: 923	I'd like to learn at my own pace. I feel comfortable that way. I'll check out the Signing Natually videos; however, as an addition to learning at my own page, I also prefer interaction, like Rocket Sign Language. __________________ ASL Tutorials: http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/page...t/concepts.htm www.lessontutor.com/ASLgenhome.html ASL Grammar: http://daphne.palomar.edu/kstruxness...les%201-06.pdf ASL Browser: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/signs.htm www.aslpro.com

09-06-2008, 05:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
SimplyMints I love all my ponies! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon, USA Posts: 815 Blog Entries: 1	The way the rocket thing works is you take a bunch of quizzes. You learn from the quizzes. Once you get all the points correct, you move on to the next quiz. Their advertisement says that it's fun, but I don't see that it's fun at all. However, it is a very quick way to learn. Naturally, the more you practice, the more you learn (to a point, as with every method). (edit) I should also warn you that it could be a while before you hear from others. I joined the forum when I bought the software, and to this day, there doesn't seem to be any other users. From what I've seen, this isn't very popular software. I don't think I'll be asking for my money back though because it is useful for practising my ASL. __________________ "A world that is not on the verge of annihilation can still be perfectly stimulating, and definitely not boring." - Andrea Berlinghoff Last edited by SimplyMints; 09-06-2008 at 05:44 PM. Reason: More information to add.

10-12-2008, 12:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
SimplyMints I love all my ponies! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon, USA Posts: 815 Blog Entries: 1	I decided to start brushing up on my ASL skills, and here is what I think about the quizzes on this program. The multiple choice answers are so diverse that if you can understand one little sign, you will get the answer correct. This is just based on one quiz that I took about numbers and times. Guy signs "It's half-past three." Did he say: A. It's time for lunch. B. September C. It's half-past three. D. Fifty-four. Gee, I think he must have said IT'S HALF-PAST THREE! Even if I didn't understand anything but "three," I know the answer. So I think I'm gonna give "lifeprint" a try since my local community college doesn't teach ASL (bastards). __________________ "A world that is not on the verge of annihilation can still be perfectly stimulating, and definitely not boring." - Andrea Berlinghoff

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09-06-2008, 05:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Anij Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 357	Personally - I'd also check if there are any videos available to you locally - if you have a large-ish public library then they may carry the Signing Naturally Series (awesome series !!). Also check city/state societies for Disabilities, Deaf Centres, communication centres, all of whom may have a lending library you can access. Here there are at least 4 different lending opportunities for those who are hh/d or have any sort of communication disorders etc

10-12-2008, 12:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
StitchBaby Coffee Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 30	Never tried rocket sign, my ex was completely deaf and he and one of his exs started teaching me sign, and learned more by going here ASLPro.com Home its a good place to learn at your own pace i think, and its free.

10-12-2008, 06:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
JClarke AD addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Down Under Posts: 14,328 Blog Entries: 4	I just noticed that the website is old, it is from last year and have you noticed that, no? And I do not need it though anyway, since I am fluent in ASL. __________________

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