Mobile Language Learning with Multimedia and Multi-modal Interfaces

Author

Joseph, Sam ; Uther, Maria

Author_Institution

Dept. of Inf. & Comput. Sci., Hawaii Univ., Honolulu, HI

fYear

2006

fDate

16-17 Nov. 2006

Firstpage

124

Lastpage

128

Abstract

This paper focuses on the issue of how mobile devices can enhance the language learning experience, and how to evaluate such systems. To this end we consider some of the different multimedia and interface modalities in use in the mobile language learning field, focusing in particular on experiences from two case studies: the audio-based training of MAC (M. Uther et al., 2005) and the image based training of PhotoStudy (S.R.H. Joseph et al., 2005). In addition we provide an overview of the current support for audio and visual interaction as well as developments in the mobile augmented and virtual reality spheres and other possible modalities

Keywords

augmented reality; computer aided instruction; mobile computing; multimedia systems; mobile augmented reality; mobile devices; mobile language learning; multimedia; multimodal interfaces; virtual reality; Cognition; Collaboration; Computer science; Constraint theory; Education; Educational technology; Mobile computing; Natural languages; Neuroimaging; Vocabulary;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Wireless, Mobile and Ubiquitous Technology in Education, 2006. WMUTE '06. Fourth IEEE International Workshop on

Conference_Location

Athens

Print_ISBN

0-7695-2723-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/WMTE.2006.261359

Filename

4032536