Innovative Research in Language Learning and Educational Technologies
Explore the work of researchers like Laura K. Allen, Scott Crossley, and Erica L. Snow who are pushing the boundaries of understanding cognitive processes in language learning and writing. Their research focuses on natural language processing, educational technologies, cognitive psychology, and human-computer interactions. The use of computational tools and machine learning algorithms contributes to the development of innovative methods in language education and cognitive science.
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Agata Guskaroska Engl 510 Iowa State University 2017
Laura K. Allen Assistant Professor in the Psychology (Cognitive Science) Department at Mississippi State University. The overarching aim of her research is to better understand the cognitive and affective processes involved in language comprehension, writing, and knowledge acquisition, and to apply that understanding to educational practice by developing and testing educational technologies.
Scott Crossley Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at Georgia State University. Professor Crossley s primary research focus is on natural language processing and the application of computational tools and machine learning algorithms in language learning, writing, and text comprehensibility. His main interest area is the development and use of natural language processing tools in assessing writing quality and text difficulty. He is also interested in the development of second language learner lexicons and the potential to examine lexical growth and lexical proficiency using computational algorithms
Erica L. Snow Arizona State University, Learning Sciences Institute Department of Psychology Interdisciplinary researcher with expertise in cognitive psychology, human- -computer interactions, data mining and learning analytics Her research examines how patterns of behavior can be extracted from digital environments to better understand and ultimately support user s cognitive, metacognitive and regulatory processes. (web- -based social media to games) Erica L. Snow Arizona State University, Learning Sciences Institute Department of Psychology Interdisciplinary researcher with expertise in cognitive psychology, human interactions, data mining and learning analytics Her research examines how patterns of behavior can be extracted from digital environments to better understand and ultimately support user s cognitive, metacognitive processes. (web media to games) computer and regulatory based social
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The Writing Pal (W tutoring system (ITS) designed to provide students with explicit instruction and practice. The Writing Pal (W- -Pal) Pal) is an intelligent explicit writing strategy W-Pal includes a suite of educational games developed to increase writing engagement and provide opportunities to practice writing strategies.
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Anton Overallpositive. I think games indeed can enhance a student s engagement and motivation that are important in developing writing production skills. Tom I'm very interested in the possibilities of incorporating some game-based learning into my classes. Tamara As a learner, I liked the spirit of competition that games provided and the lure of a prize at the end was good motivation Nergis: teachers thought that language instruction should have been more "serious Tim I adore the use of gamification in the classroom to a certain extent. Games can become a distraction if the teacher doesn't incorporate the learning outcomes into the activities, so students simply think it's 'recess time'.
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Erik I think a weakness of any game (regardless if it is on a computer or not) is the risk of losing focus on the purpose of the activity. I have witnessed many an "educational" game in which the participants had fun but didn't really learn anything Anton I think that learning-focused games can still be functionally similar to conventional games, which primary function is to entertain, regardless of where they re integrated. So, how do you ensure that the learning process is not crippled by using games in a classroom? Jenifer From both a language learner and instructor perspective I believe games can engage and motivate learners, especially at the beginning Fatemeh I think games should be fit to the age and proficiency level adult students since I was not aware of such games Tom Students' access to technology, since some may not own smartphones or laptops, but that is likely to be a minor issue beginning- -intermediate intermediate level age and proficiency level of the language learners. I have not had any games with my
Would you use W-Pal in your classroom? Native speakers, would you enjoy using this game and do you think (everyone) that this game should only be used for L2 learners? Do you think that only young learners enjoy games and that you shouldn t use them with teenagers and adults?
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