DCS Summer 2012 Research Awards — Project Description

Mobile Assisted Language Learning Application Development and Evaluation

Faculty name:	Ronald Baecker
Research area:	Human-computer interaction
Campus address:	Bahen 7228
Campus phone:	416-978-6983
Email address:	`ron [at] taglab.ca`
Number of students:	1
Skills required:	Demonstrated ability as a programmer (Java, ASP.NET, or C#.NET are preferred) Reliability Ability to work independently Willingness to ask for help when needed Communication skills: written, oral, interpersonal Experience interacting with participants/conducting studies

Brief project description:

An adaptive context-sensitive application is being developed on mobile devices for the purposes of supporting second language communication and learning. This application's use as a communication and learning support tool will be evaluated with second language learners and refined as appropriate.

The student will help build and test features for this application, and will also help pilot and conduct studies that evaluate the application and its features. He or she will work under the direct guidance and mentorship of a Ph.D. student.

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