Content-based language learning in a digital library

Authors:
Shaoqun Wu;Ian H. Witten
Affiliations:
Department of Computer Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand;Department of Computer Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
Venue:
ICADL'07 Proceedings of the 10th international conference on Asian digital libraries: looking back 10 years and forging new frontiers
Year:
2007

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Abstract

Digital libraries have untapped potential for supporting language teaching and learning. This paper describes a new scheme for automating topicspecific language learning using a specially built digital library. Three exercises of different types are generated automatically from the library content: one that learners undertake individually, one in which learners collaborate in pairs, and one in which a group of learners compete. The system aims to foster contentbased language learning, which greatly increases students' motivation, fosters long-term recollection, and can be culturally situated in appropriate ways.