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Exploring visualizations for digital reading augmentation to support grammar learning

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Christina Schneegass,

Nicole Lippner,

Albrecht SchmidtAuthors Info & Claims

MUM '19: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia

Article No.: 16, Pages 1 - 11

https://doi.org/10.1145/3365610.3365623

Published: 26 November 2019 Publication History

Abstract

Reading foreign language texts is a frequently used strategy for language learning. Visual text augmentation methods further support the learning experience, e.g., by annotating vocabulary or grammar. Common approaches are integrated dictionaries or static grammar highlights. This work investigates how we can further support grammar learning with the dynamic visualization and interaction opportunities offered by digital reading devices. In collaboration with teachers and potential learners, we identify difficulties learners experience with English grammar and gather ideas for suitable interactive text augmentations. Based on this, we design four different concepts that augment adjectives and adverbs in English-language texts using typographic cues and interactive information displays. The concepts are evaluated in a within-subject study (N = 16). Results show that participants preferred concepts that presented case-specific support, did not distract too much from the text, and gave details on demand. We conclude with design recommendations for designing text augmentation for language learning.

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Draxler FRakytianska VSchmidt A(2022)Maintaining Reading Flow in E-Readers with Interactive Grammar Augmentations for Language LearningProceedings of the 21st International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia10.1145/3568444.3568459(53-61)Online publication date: 27-Nov-2022
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3568444.3568459
Draxler F(2020)Environment-Triggered Microlearning22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services10.1145/3406324.3409259(1-3)Online publication date: 5-Oct-2020
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3406324.3409259

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Exploring visualizations for digital reading augmentation to support grammar learning
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MUM '19: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia

November 2019

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ISBN:9781450376242

DOI:10.1145/3365610

General Chair:
Fabio Paternò
CNR-ISTI, Italy
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Giulio Jacucci
University of Helsinki, Finland
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Michael Rohs
University of Hannover, Germany
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CNR-ISTI, Italy

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Draxler FRakytianska VSchmidt A(2022)Maintaining Reading Flow in E-Readers with Interactive Grammar Augmentations for Language LearningProceedings of the 21st International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia10.1145/3568444.3568459(53-61)Online publication date: 27-Nov-2022
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3568444.3568459
Draxler F(2020)Environment-Triggered Microlearning22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services10.1145/3406324.3409259(1-3)Online publication date: 5-Oct-2020
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3406324.3409259

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