Interactive Learning Objects for Learning Languages

Project Title

Interactive Learning Objects for Learning Languages

Project Leader

Sean McMinn

School / Dept

LANG

Project Duration

Nov 2005 - Dec 2007

Project Description

The objective of this project is to provide English language students with a searchable database of interactive learning objects in order to support autonomous, life-long learning and interactive learning.

Project Outcome

1. A simplified Spider and Search System for Learning Objects (SASSLO) Search Engine and repository of interactive learning objects for English language learning was developed. 163 interactive learning objects were collected and tagged to ten major categories [Preposition (6), Subject/verb agreement (9), Sentence structure (12), Punctuation (12), Word choice (6), Tenses (15), Active/passive voice (1), Asking questions (2)] and 2 language modules (LANG209 Check It and Campus Beat)

2. The learning objects repository and search engine were demonstrated in 4 tutorial groups of LANG209 (66UG) in the spring semester 2008. An evaluation questionnaire survey was conducted at the end of the semester. System server log was recorded for the usage of the learning object search engine. Pre- and Post- Study Process Questionnaires (SPQ) were also conducted in Feb and May 2008.

Status

Completed

Project Documents
(Only accessible by HKUST users)

• Project Plan
• Progress Report
• Final Report

Adaptation

Adaptation from Interactive Learning Objects for Computer Science