Signing Naturally Interactive Online Student Materials (IOSM)
The digital version of Signing Naturally Student Workbooks.
About
A digital companion to what's happening in class
The Interactive Online Student Materials mirror what students cover in class. Review each lesson through interactive activities, watch video, read culture notes and bios of remarkable Deaf people, and study the vocabulary that builds your understanding of ASL and the Deaf World.
At the core: hours of video across Signing Naturally Units 1–6, Units 7–12, and Units 13–14, The Ball Story, featuring diverse native signers modeling clear American Sign Language, paced for new learners. Activities include multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-drop, and grammar notes and tips.
Signing Naturally is one of the most widely used ASL curriculums in the United States and Canada. Used alongside your school's ASL course, the Interactive Online Student Materials put you on the path to sign naturally.
Authors: Cheri Smith, Ella Mae Lentz, and Ken Mikos
Available Units
Each access code provides 12 months of access through your school's LMS.
Signing Naturally Units 1-6: Interactive Online Student Materials
Signing Naturally Units 7-12: Interactive Online Student Materials
Signing Naturally Units 13, 14 and The Ball Story: Interactive Online Student Materials
Signing Naturally Units 13, 14 and The Ball Story Teacher Training
A self-paced training to help you teach with the Signing Naturally Units 13, 14 and The Ball Story Interactive Online Student Materials.
A self-paced training designed to help you confidently teach with the Signing Naturally Units 13, 14 and The Ball Story Interactive Online Student Materials.
Building on the functional, skill-building, and comprehension-based approach that defines the Signing Naturally series, this training walks you through the unit's extended narratives, complex discourse, and real-world language use — so you can guide students toward advanced storytelling, sequencing, and descriptive skills with confidence. You'll learn how to make the most of the Interactive Online Student Materials, structure your lessons, and bring The Ball Story to life in your classroom.
Includes one year of access from the date of purchase.
For Students
How to Get Interactive Online Student Materials Access
If your class uses the Interactive Online Student Materials, follow these steps to get started.
Purchase Interactive Online Student Materials Access Code
Buy your required Interactive Online Student Materials access code.
Open Your LMS
Log into your school's LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, Schoology, or Moodle) and find your ASL course.
Redeem Your Code
Enter your access code in your ASL course the first time you access a Signing Naturally assignment.
Need help?
Watch the IOSM video walkthroughs on YouTube — they answer most setup and redemption questions. Still stuck? Submit a support request and we'll respond fast.
For Educators & Institutions
Colleges & Educators
Looking to bring Interactive Online Student Materials to your program? IOSM works inside your LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, Schoology, and Moodle). Apply for the Educators Portal to purchase bulk codes, or request more info first.
Apply for bulk pricing and LMS setup once approved.
Request information if you are still exploring, and we will reach out within 24 hours.