Developing adaptive systems to fit individual aptitudes
IUI '93 Proceedings of the 1st international conference on Intelligent user interfaces
The design of personal mobile technologies for lifelong learning
Computers & Education - VIRTUALITY IN EDUCATION selected contributions from the CAL 99 symposium
Investigating selection and reading performance on a mobile phone while walking
Proceedings of the 12th international conference on Human computer interaction with mobile devices and services
MicroMandarin: mobile language learning in context
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
The effects of walking speed on target acquisition on a touchscreen interface
Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services
The effects of walking, feedback and control method on pressure-based interaction
Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services
MemReflex: adaptive flashcards for mobile microlearning
MobileHCI '12 Proceedings of the 14th international conference on Human-computer interaction with mobile devices and services companion
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Flashcard systems typically help students learn facts (e.g., definitions, names, and dates), relying on intense initial memoriztion with subsequent tests delayed up to days later. This approach does not exploit the short, sparse, and mobile opportunities for microlearning throughout the day, nor does it support learners who need the motivation that comes from successful study sessions. In contrast, our MemReflex system of adaptive flashcards gives fast-feedback by retesting new items in quick succession, dynamically scheduling future tests according to a model of the learner's memory. We evaluate MemReflex across three user studies. In the first two studies, we demonstrate its effectiveness for both audio and text modalities, even while walking and distracted. In the third study of second-language vocabulary learning, we show how MemReflex enhanced learner accuracy, confidence, and perceptions of control and success. Overall, the work suggests new directions for mobile microlearning and "micro activities" in general.