Content-Based Language Learning in a Digital Library

Digital libraries have untapped potential for supporting language teaching and learning. This paper describes a new scheme for automating topicspecific language learning using a specially built digital library. Three exercises of different types are generated automatically from the library content: one that learners undertake individually, one in which learners collaborate in pairs, and one in which a group of learners compete. The system aims to foster contentbased language learning, which greatly increases students’ motivation, fosters long-term recollection, and can be culturally situated in appropriate ways.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: ICADL
• Authors: Shaoqun Wu, Ian H. Witten
• Keywords: Education, Fosters Long-term Recollection, ICADL 2007, Language Learning, Learners