English Assistant: a support strategy for on-line second language learning

English Assistant: a support strategy for on-line second language learning

We present an approach to the provision of on-line assistance for learners of English as a second language. The basis for this design is the application of directed support in the form of 'dynamic annotation' to English information. Critically, we aim to provide aid where it is likely to b...

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Hauptverfasser: Weir, G.R.S., Lepouras, G.
Format: Tagungsbericht
Sprache:eng
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Application software
Computer applications
Computer science
Decision making
Education
Informatics
Interference
Natural languages
Seminars
Web pages
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Zusammenfassung:We present an approach to the provision of on-line assistance for learners of English as a second language. The basis for this design is the application of directed support in the form of 'dynamic annotation' to English information. Critically, we aim to provide aid where it is likely to be needed most. Our work falls into two parts. Firstly, we have a mechanism that facilitates the dynamic annotation of English content Web pages. Secondly, we are investigating the application of criteria to drive the decision-making that underlies such support.
DOI:10.1109/ICALT.2001.943875