BIDA: BSIT Inclusive Digital Assistant System for Non-Verbal and Hearing-Impaired First Year Learners at SEAIT

This study presented the perception of teachers toward the use of the BIDA System in assisting BSIT first-year non-verbal and hearing-impaired learners at South East Asian Institute of Technology, Inc. (SEAIT). The system aims to improve classroom inclusivity by providing features such as real-time captioning, visual instructions, interactive modules, communication boards, and accessibility settings that address the needs of students with communication barriers. A descriptive research design was used to evaluate the system’s usability, functionality, and accessibility. Data were gathered from 50 respondents through surveys. Findings revealed that the System Usability Scale score of 61.5%, indicates it is highly useful in bridging communication gaps. These results suggest that the BI-DA System can significantly aid in enhancing teaching effectiveness and inclusivity for learners with special needs. In conclusion, BIDA provides a hands-on, efficient strategy for inclusion: a compact, modular, accessibility-focused tool that minimizes overhead for teachers while increasing engagement and interaction among students with differing abilities.