Digital Language Learning

http://www.noe-kaleidoscope.org/group/idill/

About Digital Language Learning
This is an extension of our previous work, designing a model for learning a language through digital means (Digital Language Learning, DLL). This work integrates Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Corpus Research and Language Didactics, and demonstrates how these tools can significantly enrich the DLL experience.

Issues this activity addresses
Whereas our previous work was fully centered on a crucial aspect of DLL (viz the contribution of Natural Language Processing and Computer corpora to Computer-Assisted language learning), the current objective of this Digital Language Learning project is more broad. It aims to integrate other key issues, including:

Learning Management Systems and Language Learning

Mobile language learning environments

Language games

Automated generation of activities for language learning

Error detection and feedback

Electronic dictionaries

Adaptive language testing

Automatic discourse analysis

Contributions to the field
An exploratory workshop will be organized in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) in October 2007, where leading experts will be invited to present what they consider to be the main challenges in the field and their role in future research. We will produce a survey of the field that outlines the current and future challenges to DLL. In addition, we will set up a dedicated website on the Kaleidoscope website which will contain some key resources, including an extended bibliography and a research repository.