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The QTKanji project : an analysis of the relationship between computer assisted language learning (CALL) and the development of autonomous language learners : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Japanese at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Further thesis content held on disc is unreadable.An analysis of the relationship between computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and the development of autonomous language learners Computer assisted language learning (CALL) software is being introduced into tertiary language programmes for a number of reasons. Research has indicated that CALL is effective for language learning, that it caters for individual learning needs and that it promotes independent learning. By providing structured learning, students can study in their own time without a teacher. Whilst it is now commonly accepted that CALL material must be carefully integrated into the curriculum for it to be effective, there is a move in CALL research away from just evaluation of software to a greater focus on the learner. It is maintained that understanding different learning styles and learner preferences is essential in the creation of CALL packages, and that packages are sufficiently flexible to cater for learners of different ability to manage their own learning. However, while an attraction of CALL is that it fosters independent learning, it is not clear what learners do when they are in the process of becoming independent learners, what CALL environments will foster the development of independent learning skills, and the type of learner who will benefit. This thesis examines the in-house development and trialling of kanji software at the Auckland University of Technology, taking into account the direction of current research into CALL. It provides an initial evaluation of the software design and use, within the framework of research into second language acquisition, learner differences and independent learning. Findings from this initial study will be used to modify the software where necessary and to provide the basis for further research into CALL and language learning
Attentive monitoring of multiple video streams driven by a Bayesian foraging strategy
In this paper we shall consider the problem of deploying attention to subsets
of the video streams for collating the most relevant data and information of
interest related to a given task. We formalize this monitoring problem as a
foraging problem. We propose a probabilistic framework to model observer's
attentive behavior as the behavior of a forager. The forager, moment to moment,
focuses its attention on the most informative stream/camera, detects
interesting objects or activities, or switches to a more profitable stream. The
approach proposed here is suitable to be exploited for multi-stream video
summarization. Meanwhile, it can serve as a preliminary step for more
sophisticated video surveillance, e.g. activity and behavior analysis.
Experimental results achieved on the UCR Videoweb Activities Dataset, a
publicly available dataset, are presented to illustrate the utility of the
proposed technique.Comment: Accepted to IEEE Transactions on Image Processin
A Blueprint for Early Care and Education Quality Improvement Initiatives: Final Report
As Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) continue to launch and mature across states, questions emerge from stakeholders about how to design and implement effective quality improvement (QI) initiatives that accompany a QRIS. Funders, policymakers and program developers with limited resources are looking to invest in activities that will be most successful in supporting early care and education (ECE) program quality improvement and ultimately improving outcomes for young children. The purpose of this report is to address questions about effective QI initiatives by proposing a blueprint of quality improvement practices and design considerations generated from a synthesis of the existing research literature and input from national experts in ECE quality improvement
Guidance for school improvement partners: supporting and challenging improvement in AfL with APP (National Strategies)
"This document will help SIPs [School Improvement Partners] by:
• summarising key information and guidance relating to developing AfL [Assessment for Learning] with APP [Assessing Pupils’ Progress] in the context of implementing the AfL Strategy;
• referencing the further guidance and support materials available for developing AfL with APP;
• considering how school self-evaluation can support the development of AfL with APP and, in particular, how using the AfL Quality Standards can help with this;
• considering how SIPs can broker appropriate and effective support." - Page 2
Where the eye takes you: the processing of gender in codeswitching
ProducciĂłn CientĂficaLa alternancia de cĂłdigos posee gran potencial para explorar cĂłmo interactĂşan dos sistemas
lingĂĽĂsticos en la mente del bilingĂĽe. Exploramos esta situaciĂłn de lenguas en contacto a
través de datos de seguimiento ocular de bilingües de español L1 e inglés L2. Dado que las
comunidades bilingües inglés-español muestran una clara tendencia a producir alternancia
entre determinante y nombre (la window / the ventana), desde un punto de vista formal
analizamos la direccionalidad de la alternancia y el tipo de mecanismo de concordancia de
gĂ©nero implĂcita que se produce en el caso del determinante español (la/el window // el/la
book). Los resultados muestran que se tardan más en procesar tanto la alternancia con
determinante español como la del determinante español sin género analógico. Interpretamos
estos resultados a la luz de propuestas formales de representación del género y
argumentamos que la gramaticalidad del género en la L1 de los participantes determina los
costes de procesamiento en este tipo de alternancia.Junta de Castilla y LeĂłn - FEDER (project VA009P17)Ministerio de Ciencia, InnovaciĂłn y Universidades - FEDER (project PGC2018-097693-B-I00
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