TY - GEN
T1 - Chinese Key-Image Learning
T2 - 2nd International Conference on Innovative Technologies and Learning, ICITL 2019
AU - Chen, Hsueh Chih
AU - Chang, Li Yun
AU - Tsai, Meng Hua
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a mobile-assisted Chinese language learning app that introduces hundreds of fundamental Chinese characters with an innovative method, namely the Key-Image Mnemonics (KIM). This method is developed based on cognitive and learning theories (i.e., the Elaboration Theory, the Dual Coding Theory, and the Key-Word Method) and the effectiveness of this method in Chinese-as-foreign/second-language (CFL/CSL) learning is strongly supported by laboratory and classroom studies. In this paper, mobile technologies were applied to enhance the effect of this Key-Image Mnemonics. Firstly, we reviewed background research in the fields of mobile learning and character learning of CSL/CFL learners. Second, we presented the framework and development of the app, Chinese Key-Image Learning, which aims to support autonomous learning of CFL/CSL learners. Specifically, this app provides handwriting practices with instant feedback, including handwriting demonstration, evaluation, and error correction. Finally, we conducted a focus group to gather feedback from Chinese teachers and students to understand their perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived enjoyment after using this app. The evaluation included both quantitative and qualitative aspects. Implications for using this app in supporting character learning of CFL/CSL learners as well as our future work are discussed.
AB - The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a mobile-assisted Chinese language learning app that introduces hundreds of fundamental Chinese characters with an innovative method, namely the Key-Image Mnemonics (KIM). This method is developed based on cognitive and learning theories (i.e., the Elaboration Theory, the Dual Coding Theory, and the Key-Word Method) and the effectiveness of this method in Chinese-as-foreign/second-language (CFL/CSL) learning is strongly supported by laboratory and classroom studies. In this paper, mobile technologies were applied to enhance the effect of this Key-Image Mnemonics. Firstly, we reviewed background research in the fields of mobile learning and character learning of CSL/CFL learners. Second, we presented the framework and development of the app, Chinese Key-Image Learning, which aims to support autonomous learning of CFL/CSL learners. Specifically, this app provides handwriting practices with instant feedback, including handwriting demonstration, evaluation, and error correction. Finally, we conducted a focus group to gather feedback from Chinese teachers and students to understand their perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived enjoyment after using this app. The evaluation included both quantitative and qualitative aspects. Implications for using this app in supporting character learning of CFL/CSL learners as well as our future work are discussed.
KW - Chinese characters
KW - Chinese-as-Foreign/Second-Language (CFL/CSL) Learning
KW - Key-Image Mnemonics
KW - Mobile learning
KW - Technologies enhanced language learning
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U2 - 10.1007/978-3-030-35343-8_58
DO - 10.1007/978-3-030-35343-8_58
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85076722947
SN - 9783030353421
T3 - Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
SP - 547
EP - 557
BT - Innovative Technologies and Learning - 2nd International Conference, ICITL 2019, Proceedings
A2 - Rønningsbakk, Lisbet
A2 - Wu, Ting-Ting
A2 - Sandnes, Frode Eika
A2 - Huang, Yueh-Min
PB - Springer
Y2 - 2 December 2019 through 5 December 2019
ER -