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OCALL Project Closure Review

OCALL Project Closure Review. 30 Oct 2014. Outline. Introduction KPIs Publications Products and Systems Launches Trials with users Technologies Developed Related Activities.

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OCALL Project Closure Review

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  1. OCALL Project Closure Review 30 Oct 2014

  2. Outline • Introduction • KPIs • Publications • Products and Systems Launches • Trials with users • Technologies Developed • Related Activities

  3. OCALL ProjectTo create an adaptive system to deliver Chinese reading materials automatically based on the learner’s profile and comprehension response Project duraction: 1 July 2011 – 30 June 2013 Placement Test (CAT-based) ------------------ --------- ------------------ --------- OCALL System ------------------ --------- ------------------ --------- Automatic Text Classification (Support Vector Machine) ------------------ --------- ------------------ --------- Chinese language learners Readers, News, Articles, Games Accelerated Reading Programmereading + quizzing + gaming + profiling Assisted Question Generation eBooks Dictionary Chinese Learner Widget Chinese Teacher Tools Partners Research partially funded by

  4. KPIs

  5. Milestones

  6. Claim breakdown

  7. Publications Published • Chung, T., Leong, M. K., Loo, J., Si, Q. X. Soetanto, A. (2012). Components of Chinese Reading Comprehension Placement Test for Singapore Primary School Students.International Journal of Social Science and Humanity, 2(6), 577-582. • Chung, T., Leong, M. K., Loo, J., Zhang, J. F., Si, Q. X., Yan, R. (2013). Analyzer for assessing test readability levels in Chinese. Paper presented at the Fifth International Language Learning Conference 2013, Penang, Malaysia. • Chung, T., Leong, M. K., Loo, J., & Si, Q.X. (2013). Adaptive Placement Test for Assessing Reading Comprehension Levels of Students Studying Chinese as a Second Language in Singapore. In Lee, Hugo, Y-H. (Ed.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Language and Communication 2013 (ICLC 2013). Bangkok, Thailand. Pipeline • Chung, T. M., Leong, M. K., Ching, C. F., Loo, J., Yan, R.. A case study to explore creativity in preschoolers through Chinese reading comprehension ebooks. [Chapter in book by Prof Tan, A. G., NIE]

  8. Products and Systems Launches

  9. 小飞鱼 Readers Total 36 Readers

  10. Trials Dudu Trials • CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh), Feb 2012 • Bukit Panjang Primary, Mar 2012 • Maris Stella High (Primary), Mar 2012 • Poi Ching Primary, Mar 2012 • North Spring Primary, Apr 2012 • West View Primary, Mar 2013 • Methodist Girls', May 2013 • Fairfield Methodist (Primary), May 2013 • Anglo-Chinese (Junior), May 2013 • Rulang Primary, Nov 2013 • Kranji Primary, Feb 2014 • Pei Hwa Prebytarian Primary, May 2014 • East Coast Primary, Jun 2014 Completed sales • East Coast Primary • Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary Dudu Pre-school Trials • CS Montessori 5 sessions, 2014 Jan-Mar • St Joseph's Church Kindergarten2014 Aug • Trinity Methodist Church Kindergarten8 sessions, 2014 Sep-Nov

  11. Dudu Trials

  12. Dudu Trials

  13. Dudu Trials

  14. Technologies Developed • Auto-classifier (Chinese, Malay prototype) • Placement Test (Chinese) • Accelerated Reading Programme (Chinese) • Interactive eBook Framework • Language Game Templates

  15. Chinese Text Auto-Classifier Classification of Text Placement Test Current Accuracy 0.65 corelation Duration Avg: 20min (placing L1 to L11) Levels 1 - 15 主题 生活 常识 科学与环境 故事小说 历史 童话 知识见闻 冒险故事 健康 Genres daily living common facts science and enviroment story history fable knowledge and news adventure health Types Narrative Descriptive Expository Practical Argumentative 文体 叙述文 描写文 说明文 应用文 议论文 Research papers Consultants Prof Ng Hwee Tou (NUS) Dr Cheah Yin Mee

  16. Auto-classifier – results

  17. Teacher's Language Tools

  18. Malay Text Classifier

  19. Placement Test and ARP

  20. Interactive eBooks Previous Page Other Books Book Title Audio Dictionary Quiz Other Pages Next Page Animation Interactive Hotspots Drag and drop

  21. Language Game Templates

  22. eBigator – eBook Framework

  23. Related Activities

  24. eBigator Deals Products launched • Mika Cemerlang • August Publishing • Edaran Menar Ilmu • Focus Learning Publications • Kota Ilmiah • AI Publications • Penerbitan Inspirasi • Pustaka Penamas • Pustaka Suluh Bahasa • Pustaka Seri Idaman • Excellent Book Distributors • SS Educational Resources • Kensington Eduhauz In discussion • Good News Resources Sdn Bhd • NUS Press • Nelson Thornes • Yusof Gajah

  25. Events • ECDA Conference2013 Nov, Singapore Expo • ICTLT2014 Apr, Suntec Singapore • Tokyo Int'l Bookfair2014 July, Bigsite Tokyo • ECDA Conference2014 Sep, Singapore Expo • Frankfurt Bookfair (partner UBSM)2014 Oct, Frankfurt

  26. Tokyo Int'l Bookfair Dudu and eBigator

  27. ECDA Conference 2014 Dudu Pre-school Marketing using 55" Touchscreen

  28. The End

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