{"title":"Application of Educational Robots in the Elderly English Vocabulary Learning","authors":"W. Wu, Rong-Jyue Wang, Yan-An Jou","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00070","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a solution for learning English vocabulary by the growing population of elderly, using an intelligent English teaching robot. Using the robot with various situational teaching functions and materials, the elderly can learn English in a lively environment, improve their learning interest, and enhance concentration on learning. This study compared teaching grammar translation or communicative language teaching (CLT) to verify the efficacy of the English teaching robot. The results showed that almost all elderly liked the robot teaching assistant. However, the communicative language teaching method was obviously superior to grammar translation in terms concentration on learning, learning interest, and learning effectiveness. Therefore, CLT with an intelligent English teaching robot is more applicable to the elderly.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124853847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Vocabulary Recommendation System based on Knowledge Graph for Chinese Language Learning","authors":"Feipeng Sun, Miao Yu, Xiangling Zhang, Tingwen Chang","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00068","url":null,"abstract":"In order to solve the problem of vocabulary learning confusion of primary Chinese language learners as well as effectively meet the current situation of learning resources overload, this study constructs a Chinese vocabulary learning resources recommendation system based on knowledge graph. First of all, the research on computer-supported vocabulary learning and learning resources recommendation based on knowledge graph is systematically reviewed. Secondly, this study designs the learning resources and 10 kinds of relations of Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) three-level vocabulary, and gives symmetry or transitivity to each relation, creates learning resources ontology, and constructs learning resources recommendation system based on knowledge graph by using Protégé, Apache Jena and Python, namely CiHai. Finally, through the trial of primary Chinese language learners, the semi-structured interview is used to evaluate the results. The results showed that learners are satisfied with the learning experience of the vocabulary recommendation system. CiHai is helpful in improving the learning effect of Chinese vocabulary.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123406720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shashi Kant Shankar, Adolfo Ruiz-Calleja, L. Prieto, M. Rodríguez-Triana
{"title":"A Multimodal Learning Analytics Approach to Support Evidence-based Teaching and Learning Practices","authors":"Shashi Kant Shankar, Adolfo Ruiz-Calleja, L. Prieto, M. Rodríguez-Triana","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00120","url":null,"abstract":"Multimodal Learning Analytics (MMLA) aims to support evidence-based educational practices by collecting, processing, analyzing and sense-making of multimodal evidence of learning. MMLA is not widespread yet and there are few tailored MMLA solutions to meet the requirements of a specific learning scenario. This PhD project investigates the main challenges behind the limited development of MMLA solutions and proposes an MMLA infrastructure as the main contribution. The proposed infrastructure includes three components - a data value chain, a data model and a software architecture. The overall project follows the design-based research methodology where multiple iterations are involved to refine the contributions.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"76 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122886928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills of Elementary School Students through Collaborative Learning","authors":"S. Chew, Xuan-Yang Huang, Fu-Hui Hsu, N. Chen","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00082","url":null,"abstract":"Critical thinking and collaborative learning are both important 21st century skills. Through collaborative learning, students can discuss and work together with peers in reviewing a given scenario critically, reevaluate their initial thoughts and justify their decisions by combining the input from peers. With knowledge of the common difficulties faced in elementary school classrooms when using collaborative learning such as sharing a piece of worksheet, this study utilized the application Explain Everything Collaborate to design a series of critical thinking enhancement exercises that enables students to work simultaneously in real time. By using this application, this study designed a series of critical thinking enhancement exercise using collaborative learning. The study results found that when using the same critical thinking enhancement exercise in an individual learning situation and a collaborative learning situation, students in the collaborative learning groups performed better. Through discussions with peers, students could reexamine their answers through the exposure to different perspectives of the issue provided by their peers. Several observations and findings during the study had provided teachers with promising confidence in implementing collaborative learning in the elementary school classrooms.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125887978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Towards the exploitation of multimodal data to measure students’ mental effort","authors":"Barbara Moissa, Geoffray Bonnin, A. Boyer","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00118","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we rely on the Cognitive Load Theory and explore how multimodal data can be used to measure students’ effort at the task level. Different from what we expected, the subjective effort ratings have a higher correlation with the students’ scores, while the behavioral and physiological data have higher correlations with the scores than with the effort ratings. Moreover, we found that, in the context of our study, ability had a stronger influence on students’ success than the prior knowledge, while none of these variables had an influence on the effort ratings. Finally, we propose a new effort model based on students’ activity.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124536302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Learning English as Foreign Language through Guided Writing Practice: An fMRI Study of Healthy Taiwanese Students","authors":"H. Tai, Chun-Ming Chen, Y. Tsai, Hsiu-Ling Chen","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00055","url":null,"abstract":"This study conducts a guided writing practice inside the fMRI machine and investigates differences of neural correlations in the brains between the participants’ native language (traditional Chinese) and English as a foreign language (EFL). This is a cross-sectional study adapts a 2X2 clusters time-series experimental design. 27 subjects were sampled and grouped by their English proficiency level (high vs. low). Each subject did four writing tasks and received fMRI scanning during 40 minutes writing periods, which generates large amounts of spatial temporal data. Results showed: (1) the lower level group had significantly higher activation in the right insula when doing English writing; (2) activations were observed in areas associated with motor, visual, and language circuits in the brain; (3) learners had stronger brain activations on relevant areas when doing familiar tasks. Teaching implications suggest that the learning effects may help reduce learners’ risk-taking perceptions and anxiety, and handwriting activities deserve more attention from the teachers and educators. Moreover, novice writers are advised to establish stronger brain networks through drill practices to become more proficient in performing writing skills.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122443698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chiu-Chen Yen, Chia-Ying Lee, Gwo-Dong Chen, Jen-Hang Wang, Su-Hang Yang
{"title":"A Digital Reality Learning Environment with Instant Assessment on Learning with Body and Visual Interaction","authors":"Chiu-Chen Yen, Chia-Ying Lee, Gwo-Dong Chen, Jen-Hang Wang, Su-Hang Yang","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00030","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of learning a language is to communicate with each other. In a drama that simulates problems taking place in real world, students can learn how to solve these problems via the communication and interaction with such a drama-based learning environment. On the other hand, besides oral interaction, visual interaction is essential as well. To address this issue, this study proposes a digital learning theater which combines itself with visual interaction learning forms and instant assessment. In this learning environment, students can learn a language by pictures and physical objects via visual interaction, and receive immediate feedback from the instant assessment of their learning performance provided by a virtual character. Consequently, students can realize whether their learning performance in the digital reality learning environment need to be improved. Furthermore, an experiment of the proposed learning environment was carried out in a Japanese language classroom for university students. The results suggest that students' learning performance is significantly improved.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"3 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120994681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liina Malva, Danial Hooshyar, Yeongwook Yang, M. Pedaste
{"title":"Engaging Estonian primary school children in computational thinking through adaptive educational games: A qualitative study","authors":"Liina Malva, Danial Hooshyar, Yeongwook Yang, M. Pedaste","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00061","url":null,"abstract":"While computational thinking (CT) has been identified as one of the fundamental 21st century skills that can be applied to different domains, school students usually show negative attitude toward learning CT. Educational games have been applied by several researchers to address related issues faced for promoting CT. Even though such games have shown some success in promoting CT, they fall short when it comes to acquisition of CT skills (they rather promote abstract and conceptual knowledge) and offering adaptivity to each player. To address these issues and improve the existing games, we developed an adaptive game called AutoThinking for teaching both CT concepts and skills, engaging students with individually tailored gameplay and learning. We conducted a qualitative study aimed at understanding the cognitive and affective experiences of Estonian primary school children. The findings showed that AutoThinking is making children feel challenged, happy, and confident, while activating their thinking process during the gameplay. All children perceived the game positively and found it to be a good tool for learning.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121046125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. Herrera, Jorge J. Villalón, Gonzalo Muñoz, Gabriela Baez
{"title":"Aleph: An indicator of decision-making patterns within collaborative marking sessions for writing assessment that can predict reliability","authors":"N. Herrera, Jorge J. Villalón, Gonzalo Muñoz, Gabriela Baez","doi":"10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/icalt49669.2020.00041","url":null,"abstract":"Assessing writing is difficult due to language inherent subjectivity. Rubrics can help tackle this problem, although collaborative training sessions on their interpretation are required in order to reach consensus between markers and ensure minimum reliability levels. This article reports the construction of Aleph; an indicator built on raters’ decision-making behavior in collaborative environments, which can explain agreement between markers. Evaluated within real training sessions of three markers for a high-stake written test, it showed excellent results on identifying markers’ patterns and a good correlation with Fleiss’ Kappa on agreement.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121298054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of Computational Thinking Education System for Elementary School Class","authors":"A. Minamide, K. Takemata, Hirofumi Yamada","doi":"10.1109/ICALT49669.2020.00013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT49669.2020.00013","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a new programming education method using stickers and a scanner that combine the features of unplugged programming and physical programming. The new materials developed in this study offer superior features compared to commercial materials, such as low cost, use in lower grades class in elementary school, and no need for teacher’s ICT skills.","PeriodicalId":153823,"journal":{"name":"2020 IEEE 20th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT)","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116494072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}