Cognitive Web-based Vocabulary Learning System: The Results of a Pilot Test of Learning Greek as a Second or Foreign Language

Abstract

In this paper we present cognitive mechanisms (applied and validated at various levels of the protocol stack) for supporting smart applications and services towards users. More specifically, we introduce the results of a pilot test that took place as an application of web-based learning systems. The instance used was the example of linguistics and more specifically the cognitive vocabulary learning system. In the context of this pilot the aim was to test if and how a web-based vocabulary learning system may indeed improve the learning process. More specifically, the focus was put on detecting the student's performance after taking a personalised course and a set of exercises/activities. The learning styles, the vocabulary level of each student and his/her technical background have been taken into consideration in developing the learning material. In the paper we showcase the results of this pilot test, when taking activities fully dependent on the environment. The statistical analysis of the results shows that the final success rate of the students in the exercises referring to the form, the meaning and the use of the vocabulary increases significantly.