| Download | - View accepted manuscript: ALEX: a mobile speech and language learning assistant (PDF, 299 KiB)
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| Author | Search for: Munteanu, Cosmin1; Search for: Molyneaux, Heather1; Search for: McDonald, Daniel1; Search for: Leung, Rock |
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| Affiliation | - National Research Council of Canada. Information and Communication Technologies
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| Format | Text, Address |
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| Conference | Seventh Workshop on Speech (and Sound) in Mobile and Pervasive Environments in conjunction with MobileHCI'12 the 14th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services, 21 September 2012, San Francisco, California, USA |
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| Subject | mobile computing; interface design; mobile learning; assistive technology; speech and language support |
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| Abstract | For a very large number of adults in developed countries, tasks such as reading, understanding, and using everyday items are a challenge. Many community-based organizations offer resources and support for adults with limited literacy skills; unfortunately, current programs have difficulty reaching and retaining those that would benefit most. To address these challenges, we have developed a mobile application to support literacy programs and to assist low-literacy adults in today's information-centric society. ALEX© (Adult Literacy support application for EXperiential learning) is a mobile speech and language assistant that is designed to be used both in the classroom and in daily life in order to help low-literacy adults become increasingly literate and independent. |
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| Publication date | 2012-09-21 |
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| Language | English |
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| Peer reviewed | Yes |
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| NPARC number | 21267972 |
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| Record identifier | ea892d8a-0304-4fe1-b580-e2dc29af19a7 |
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| Record created | 2013-03-27 |
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| Record modified | 2020-06-04 |
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