doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2026.16.4.2563
Development and Implementation of an Educational Mobile Application for Children with Hearing Impairments
Gulnaz Salgarayeva1
,
Aigul Makhanova1,* ,
Fariza Lakhanova2
- 1Department of Computer Science, Institute of Mathematics, Physics and Digital Technologies, Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
- 2Department of Biology, Institute of Natural Sciences, Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Manuscript receivedAugust 16, 2025
- revisedSeptember 8, 2025
- acceptedOctober 16, 2025
- publishedApril 13, 2026
Abstract
This study investigates the development and evaluation of an educational mobile application designed for children with hearing impairments. The application incorporates game-based elements to facilitate learning and enhance engagement. The primary aim was to assess its effectiveness in improving algorithmic thinking and academic performance. The research was conducted in two stages: (1) development of the application using an inclusive design approach, and (2) experimental implementation in the educational process. The participants were 15 sixth-grade students from a specialized school for children with hearing impairments, divided into an experimental group (n = 7) and a control group (n = 8). The experimental group used the application as a supplementary tool for learning programming, while the control group followed traditional teaching methods. Pre-test and post-test assessments were administered to measure changes in performance. The results demonstrated that the mobile application significantly enhanced algorithmic thinking and improved academic outcomes compared with the traditional approach. These findings highlight the potential of accessible digital tools to support inclusive education and promote effective learning among students with special educational needs.
Keywords
- children with hearing impairments
- educational mobile application
- game-based learning
- algorithmic thinking
- educational tool
How to Cite
Gulnaz Salgarayeva, Aigul Makhanova, and Fariza Lakhanova, "Development and Implementation of an Educational Mobile Application for Children with Hearing Impairments," International Journal of Information and Education Technology, vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 921-929, 2026. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijiet.2026.16.4.2563
Copyright & License
Copyright © 2026 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).