VEC3D: a 3-D virtual English classroom for second language learning

Author

Lin, Yong-Yuan ; Shih, Ya-Chun ; Yang, Mau-Tsuen

Author_Institution

Media Lab., Nat. Dong Hwa Univ., Shoufeng, Taiwan

fYear

2005

fDate

5-8 July 2005

Firstpage

906

Lastpage

908

Abstract

The traditional e-learning systems are generally less attractive to students due to their lack of 3D immersion and real voice interaction. The technology of virtual reality can be exploited to compensate these weaknesses. We propose a realistic and interactive virtual English classroom entitled VEC3D by integrating vivid 3D graphics and real-time voice communication. The goal of VEC3D aims to help undergraduate students develop the overall English communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Keywords

computer aided instruction; linguistics; natural language interfaces; real-time systems; solid modelling; virtual reality; voice communication; 3D graphics; 3D immersion; 3D virtual English classroom; English communicative competence; VEC3D; e-learning systems; interactive virtual English classroom; listening; reading; real-time voice communication; second language learning; speaking; undergraduate students; virtual reality; voice interaction; writing; Appropriate technology; Avatars; Education; Educational institutions; Electronic learning; Graphics; Natural languages; Space technology; Virtual reality; Writing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Advanced Learning Technologies, 2005. ICALT 2005. Fifth IEEE International Conference on

Print_ISBN

0-7695-2338-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICALT.2005.302

Filename

1508852