Language Development Tools Research Articles

An Overview of the Utilization of TikTok in Improving Young Saudi Learners’ Speaking Skills

The present study sought to examine the effectiveness of social media applications, particularly the TikTok platform, in the improvement of English-speaking skills among young Saudi learners from the perspectives of both learners and teachers. The study attempted to answer three questions: How far is the use of social media, especially TikTok, via mobile devices, effective in improving young Saudi learners’ speaking skills outside the classroom? What are young Saudi English language learners’ perspectives on the use of TikTok via mobile devices as a tool for improving their speaking skills? To what extent is learning to speak English through TikTok more effective than traditional class methods? The researcher used a mixed-methods approach to collect data in the study. The sample consisted of 120 secondary school and university students who participated in the study. To reach valid conclusions regarding their perceptions on the use of TikTok as a language development tool, the participants responded to an online 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. Following that step, three experienced English teachers provided their perceptions of the impact of TikTok as an enhancement tool in English-speaking learning. The findings of the study indicated that TikTok is an effective tool for learning English, particularly in relation to speaking skills, since both most young Saudi learners and teachers agreed that they perceive TikTok as an effective learning tool that English learners can utilize to motivate them and enhance their speaking skills.

Using Interactive Language Development Tools to Enhance Cognitive and Literacy Skills in K-12 Education

The incorporation of interactive language technologies, such as ChatGPT, into K-12 education has sparked interest as a way to improve language acquisition and cognitive development. This qualitative study investigates the perspectives and experiences of educators enrolled in the Advanced Teaching MEd program who have implemented ChatGPT in their language classes. The study investigates the influence of ChatGPT on language competence, cognitive skills, and literacy development using educator interviews, classroom observations, and a comprehensive literature analysis. The findings underscore ChatGPT's dynamic and interactive nature, which encourages active involvement, knowledge production, and tailored support in the zone of proximal growth. Furthermore, the study demonstrates how ChatGPT improves language proficiency by offering authentic language experiences, timely feedback, and exposure to a variety of linguistic structures. ChatGPT integration helps students become confident communicators and teachers construct dynamic classes that adapt to specific learning needs. Future research should look at the long-term impact of interactive language tools, the importance of teacher training, and the cultural and socioeconomic aspects that influence their use and efficacy. This work adds to the continuing efforts to improve language learning outcomes in K-12 education by increasing our understanding of how interactive language tools can boost cognitive development and language competency.

ChatGPT as a Tool for Language Development: Investigating Its Impact on Proficiency and Self-Evaluation Accuracy in Indonesian Higher Education

English language learning plays a crucial role in today’s globalized world, and the integration of technology, particularly chatbots, has shown promise in enhancing language learning experiences. However, there is a noticeable gap in the literature regarding the application of chatbots in the specific context of Indonesia University. This research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. A sample of 100 students from Indonesia University participated in pre-test and post-test assessments to measure language development. Additionally, the accuracy of students’ self-assessments was evaluated before and after using ChatGPT. The main findings of this study indicate that personalized feedback provided by ChatGPT significantly influenced students’ language development, as evidenced by the notable improvement in post-test scores. Furthermore, there was a considerable increase in self-assessment accuracy after students engaged with ChatGPT, demonstrating the effectiveness of personalized feedback in enhancing students’ ability to evaluate their language proficiency. Participants reported that ChatGPT facilitated language learning by providing interactive feedback and targeted guidance, allowing learners to practice and improve their language skills at their own pace. English language learners perceive benefits such as interactive feedback, increased motivation, and resource accessibility. While challenges exist, the advantages outweigh the limitations. These findings contribute to understanding the potential of chatbots, specifically ChatGPT, as effective language learning tools in self-directed learning environments. This finding offers valuable insights for educators and practitioners in implementing chatbots effectively within language pedagogy, ultimately contributing to more effective and engaging English language learning experiences in the Indonesian university context.

Construction and application of time-effect assessment database for experiments on war-traumatized animals

Abstract Background High-quality real war trauma data are important, but they are still lacking. Using the database to realize the networked, systematic, standardized, and dynamic management of war injury animal experimental data can provide a real and reliable supplement for the research of war injury treatment. Methods Through demand analysis, module design, architecture design, compilation and debugging, and other processes, JAVA language development tools were used to develop a time-effect assessment database for experiments on war-traumatized animals, where the browser/server architecture (B/S architecture) is used as the technical architecture and SQL Server as the database management system. Results A time-effect assessment database for experiments on war-traumatized animals that features reasonable structural design, rich data resources, and convenient use has been established, in which case efficient collection, storage, display, retrieval, and management of animal experimental data have been achieved. At present, the database is running well and has good data quality.

Vulnerabilities Prompting Use of Technology and Screen by Mothers of Autistic Children in India: Lived Experiences and Comparison to Scientific Literature

Technology and screen media has its place in every home, yet the influences of the same are less known. This research aims to explore the vulnerabilities that prompt the mothers to use screen media for their children, prior to a diagnosis of autism for their child. It also aims to explore literature the influence of screen media on speech and language development in children. This study combined semi-structured interviews with 16 mothers of autistic children in Southern India and a scoping literature review that resulted in 24 articles. The literature refers to a positive influence when co-viewing with the child, and it predominantly highlights improvements in speech and not in language. The interviews revealed that screens were used as a means of support, a language and learning development tool, or as a calming technique. Thus, the study shows that the mothers resorted to screen use for their children more out of helplessness, and not as an informed choice. Mothers of autistic children clearly express their vulnerabilities and indicate feelings of being lost without advice, with regard to use of screen-time. This suggests a need for more research into how they can be supported.

РОЗРОБКА ІНФОРМАЦІЙНОЇ МОДЕЛІ МОНІТОРИНГУ ЕКОСИСТЕМИ

Goal. Development of an information model for monitoring ecosystem data obtained from facilities to identify deviations from the standard, in real time, at a distance and make decisions to eliminate themMethodology. The development of the system was based on the Minimum viable product with minimal functionality. and the minimum cost of resources. The concept of system development is considered on the example of a reasonable dormitory, where one of the components of the system is the Internet of Things technology, in which different device connect to the Internet and interact with each other. The sensors allow the device to send data to a computer program that will collect and analyze it. This will allow you to effectively identify the problem in the event of deviations from the standard during the operation of s and will facilitate the prediction of possible accidents, malfunctions and their elimination.Results. Based on the analysis of the characteristics of microcontrollers and sensors, a wireless communication module installed in the device of the monitoring system was selected, and types of sensors were selected for collecting and further analysis of ecosystem indicators The structural elements of the subsystem and the code for the example of the board for the sensor have been developed. To implement the task, the open programming language Processing and development tools were chosen that would satisfy all the requirements and have the necessary functionality. TelegramBot was chosen as the interface for the ecosystem's automated storage database concepts. To connect hardware devices, APIs and Internet services, Node-RED was chosen as the programming tool. To write the bot, the RedBot package for NodeRED was used.Scientific novelty. An original solution is proposed for the development of an information model of ecosystem indicators in premises based on the element base of the selected monitoring module, communication protocols and an interface for interacting with the user through a chat bot.Practical significance. The system was tested on data obtained in the hostel KNUTD in may 2021. This environment is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2The test results showed the system's operability, the ability to receive and analyze information in real time and quickly respond to dangerous situations. All this will improve the life of students in the hostel and ensure themselves and their health from the influence of negative factors.

Teacher Educators Perspectives on The Use of Augmented Reality for Foreign Language

The purpose of this research is to share reflections on Augmented Reality (AR) technology as an upgrade tool for foreign language development. Exploring the short but considerable literature research, this post discusses AR technology for the rise in the philosophy of upgrading, upgrading teacher nursery in position, teachers, pupils, customs, infrastructure, and sustainability, using the framework of activities outlines the suitability of the use of upgrading technology in development programs. For analysis, AR technology has essential benefits for language development; however, it is not suitable for all language types. Not only that, but this information also offers solid recommendations for activities that are enhanced with AR in 4 skills as well as language-specific applications. This information has some relevance for instructors, teachers, researchers, and creators of Augmented reality content.

Upgrading Nursing Students' Foreign Language and Communication Skills: A Qualitative Inquiry of the Afterschool Enhancement Programmes.

Learning a foreign language is not easy for many students, particularly for nursing students who need to complete their internships in the hospital. However, motivation always drives them to the foreign language classrooms. The purpose of this study was to understand the motivations and reasons behind why these nursing students decided to study Mandarin Chinese as part of their personal development and enhancement beyond the curriculum. One main question and one sub-research question were written, why would nursing students decide to take Chinese as the tool for foreign language and culture development? What and why are the reasons and motivations for nursing students to take Chinese beyond their curriculum? The qualitative case study method was employed in order to investigate 36 nursing university students in the United Kingdom. The results of this study concluded that nursing students tend to study Chinese due to personal development and career goals. School leaders, department heads, government leaders, policymakers, human resources professionals, vocational trainers, and researchers may take this study as the opportunity to reform their current human resource and education plans to offer foreign language courses to university students, members of the public, learners, and interested parties for both personal development and career enhancements.

Systematic mapping study on domain-specific language development tools

Domain-specific languages (DSL) are programming or modeling languages devoted to a given application domain. There are many tools used to support the implementation of a DSL, making hard the decision-making process for one or another. In this sense, identifying and mapping their features is relevant for decision-making by academic and industrial initiative on DSL development. Objective: The goal of this work is to identify and map the tools, Language Workbenches (LW), or frameworks that were proposed to develop DSLs discussed and referenced in publications between 2012 and 2019. Method: A Systematic Mapping Study (SMS) of the literature scoping tools for DSL development. Results: We identified 59 tools, including 9 under a commercial license and 41 with non-commercial licenses, and analyzed their features from 230 papers. Conclusion: There is a substantial amount of tools that cover a large number of features. Furthermore, we observed that usually, the developer adopts one type of notation to implement the DSL: textual or graphical. We also discuss research gaps, such as a lack of tools that allow meta-meta model transformations and that support modeling tools interoperability.

Developmental and behavioural problems in children with severe acute malnutrition in Malawi: A cross-sectional study.

BackgroundEarly childhood development provides an important foundation for the development of human capital. Although there is a clear relation between stunting and child development outcomes, less information is available about the developmental and behavioural outcomes of children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). Particularly an important research gap exists in Sub–Saharan Africa where there is a high prevalence of SAM and a high rate of co–occurring HIV (human immune deficiency virus) infection. Our first objective was to assess the prevalence and severity of developmental and behavioural disorders on a cohort of children admitted to an inpatient nutritional rehabilitation centre in Malawi. Our second objective was to compare the developmental and behavioural profiles of children with the two main phenotypes of SAM: kwashiorkor and marasmus.MethodsThis was a cross–sectional observational study including all children hospitalized with complicated SAM in Blantyre, Malawi over an 8–month period from February to October 2015. At discharge, children were assessed with the well-validated Malawi Developmental Assessment Tool (MDAT) for gross motor, fine motor, language and social development. In children ≥24 months, emotional and behavioural problems were measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).Results150 children (55% boys) with SAM were recruited; mean age of 27.2 months (standard deviation 17.9), 27 children (18%) had pre–existing neurodisabilities (ND) and 34 (23%) had a co–occurring human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection. All children with SAM experienced profound delays in the gross and fine motor, language and social domains. Linear regression analysis demonstrated that children with kwashiorkor scored 0.75 standard deviations lower (95% confidence interval –1.43 to –0.07) on language MDAT domain than children with marasmus when adjusted for covariates. The prosocial behaviour score of the SDQ was low in children with SAM, indicating a lack of sensitive behaviour in social interactions.ConclusionsChildren with SAM have severe developmental delays after a hospital admission. Our results indicate that there might be a significant difference in developmental attainment between children with kwashiorkor and with marasmus. Future studies exploring longer–term outcomes and testing possible intervention strategies are urgently needed.

Abstract TMP114: Functional and Structural Network Reorganization in Higher-Order Language Following Neonatal Stroke

Introduction: Neonatal arterial ischemic stroke (NAIS) is a common form of pediatric stroke often affecting classical language areas in the brain’s left hemisphere. While children with NAIS can acquire basic language skills, adolescence typically reveals the emergence of deficits in higher-order language, such as syntactic language. The reorganization of functional and structural brain networks may provide insight into later-emerging language outcomes and serve as a biomarker in prognostication. Methods: A cross-sectional study of eight children with unilateral NAIS (5F; 12.3±3.3 years) and seven neurotypical children (2F; 13.4±2.7 years) was conducted. Participants listened to syntactically correct and incorrect sentences while magnetoencephalography was recorded, and task-related functional connectivity in the time window and frequency band of interest was determined. Structural connectivity between brain regions was investigated using DTI tractography, and language outcomes were assessed using neuropsychological tests. Results: An analysis of the syntactic language network (4-7 Hz, 1.2-1.4s) indicated that unlike the typical correlation between left-lateralized functional connectivity and language skill ( p <0.01), good outcome in patients is correlated with bilateral frontal connectivity (p<0.01). Furthermore, patients exhibit a significant reduction in structural connectivity between the left and right supplementary motor area, compared with controls ( p =0.007), and the bilateral structural connectivity of this region is positively correlated with measures of working memory and information processing ( p =0.036). Conclusions: The preliminary results suggest that reorganization of functional networks towards bilateral connectivity may support language outcome following early stroke. The supplementary motor area’s role in coordination of interhemispheric functions and in information processing may position it as a key structural region in supporting the compensatory reorganization of functional networks underlying language. Ultimately, measures of functional and structural networks may be used as a prognostic tool for language development in pediatric stroke in order to improve long-term outcomes.

“It Is More Expressive for Me”: A Translingual Approach to Meaningful Literacy Instruction Through Sijo Poetry

Through a qualitative analysis of one‐on‐one poetry workshops, this article explores ways in which a Korean American adult—Author 2 (Park)—develops translingual dispositions (Lu & Horner, 2013) and linguistic awareness of Korean. Situated within the translingualism literature (e.g., Canagarajah, 2017), sijo, a type of Korean poetry, became a conduit for gaining a greater insight into how meaningful literacy (Hanauer, 2012) can be enacted. The authors conceptualize the sijo composition session as a translanguaging event in that Park wrote autobiographical poems, employing multiple linguistic resources—English as an additional language and Korean as a heritage language. The analysis demonstrates that linguistic changes were frequently driven by Park's desire to communicate her message to achieve the convergence of linguistic and meaning negotiations. The findings explicate the continual process by which this translingual practice operates as recursive negotiations between language and meaning and between the two languages within the constraints of the sijo format. Those translingual negotiations became a conscious tool for self‐expression as well as a valued tool for language development. The authors argue for the incorporation of poetry writing into second language teaching to enhance learners' understanding and expressions of personal and transnational experiences.

Poetry as a Meaning-making Tool for Second Language Learning : Pedagogical Implication of Pentagon Model of Poetry Writing

Over several decades, the broad use of literature and arts in language education has led to a renewed interest in the aesthetic, literary, and creative potential of poetry as an ancillary tool for Second Language (L2) learning and development. Based on an in-depth review of why and how researchers and teachers in the field have used poetry in L2 classrooms, this paper highlights the rationale for the implication and adaptation of poetry-based learning for L2 learning and teaching. Specifically, it sheds new light on the holistic aspect of poetry writing that encompasses linguistic, cognitive, and sociocultural aspects of additional language learning. To accomplish this goal, in a move away from the traditional writing pedagogy within East Asian EFL (English as a Foreign Language) contexts where L2 writing instruction largely dwells in the memorization of vocabulary and/or grammatical rules, this paper proposes the model of Pentagon of Poetry Writing that includes five interconnected vertices of writing 1) from motivation, 2) out of experience, 3) as expression, 4) for performance, and 5) through revision process. Through this multidimensional understanding of poetry writing, this paper suggests that L2 learning should be a meaning-making process, engaging learners into the process of creative expression, critical exploration and reflection, sociocultural experiences, connecting them with others, and integrating them into the L2 community.

Design and implementation of fuzzy image enhancement system in police application

A set of image processing system based on fuzzy image enhancement algorithm is designed and implemented in the light of the actual needs of image material evidence extraction in the criminal investigation process of public security department, which is combined with the computer technology such as C++ language and graphic development tools. The system can enhance the processing efficiency by continuously selecting different algorithms for input images. The same type of fuzzy image can be processed by various algorithms and the ideal image can be obtained by comparing the image evaluation indexes, and the optimal selection of image quality and algorithm is realized.

Listening to the Multiple Voices in an Intercultural Telecollaborative Multilingual Digital Storytelling Project: A Bakhtinian perspective

Although a growing number of studies have recently been focusing on the affordances of digital storytelling as a multimodal tool, relatively little attention has been given to the collaborative process during digital story construction and how that may affect what the participants gain from the experience. This paper focuses on an intercultural telecollaborative multilingual digital storytelling project between pre-service French as-a-second-language teachers in Canada and university-level EFL students in Taiwan. The researchers lean on Bakhtin's concept of dialogism and Fairclough's concepts of assumption/intertextuality to look into how the international partners negotiated to accomplish digital storytelling assignments, how their own voices were expressed during the telecollaborative writing process, and how this affected their completed digital stories. The findings of this study unveil both interpersonal and sociocultural dimensions of negotiation of meaning in technology-mediated collaboration. Based on the findings, the paper discusses pedagogical challenges and prospects of using multilingual digital storytelling as a transformational tool for intercultural learning, creativity, and language development, as well as a space for voicing selves through creative literary articulation.

The Development of Diorama Learning Media Transportation Themes to Develop Language Skill Children’s Group B

Abstract Early Childhood is the beginning of basic skills development, and one such skill is the language skill. During this time, appropriate stimulus is required to assist the optimal development of children’s language skills, which includes the utilization of effective media learning in kindergarten. Field observation obtained by the researcher in Kindergarten PGRI 3 Tulusayu Tumpang Malang district showed that the only learning media currently used is in the form of visual utilities exhibited by the teacher and does not involve many children in the utilization. The purpose of this research and development is to produce an instructional media diorama that can be used as a language development tool for children in language skill group B. The learning media diorama is expected to help teachers to be more creative in using learning media as interactive game tools.

Towards a declarative modeling and execution framework for real-time systems

Our work is a contribution towards addressing what Thomas Henziger called the grand challenge in embedded software design [5]: " offering high-level programming models that exposes the execution properties of a system in a way that permits the programmer to express desired reaction and execution requirements, permits the compiler and run-time systems to ensure that these requirements are satisfied ". In the programming model we describe here, the developer states the permissible timing behavior of the system, a system synthesis step involving both analysis and optimization generates a scheduling solution which at run-time is enforced by the execution environment. With respect to the synchronous programming models, our approach implements a weaker version of time-determinism, still providing a form of timing-predictability sufficient in many applications while remaining closer to mainstay software development practices. This approach is currently being implemented and experimented in the CPAL language development tools and associated runtime environment.

SISTEM PEMESANAN MAKANAN MENGGUNAKAN MIKROKONTROLER ATMEGA8535

Some restaurants are to develop the concept by placing the gazebo-gazebo that were located far apart. With a large area and a place to eat with the amount that more and more the restaurant must provide the waitresses in considerable amounts. Often when the waiter is still busy serving the other guests, then there will be visitors restaurants that can not be served well. In addition, the number of waiters that too many would economically burden the employers because it would result in expenditure will be even greater. Then it can be developed an information system involving hardware and software to apply the reservation system that can be done from the tables or places to eat at a restaurant. Systems built using hardware and software. The hardware is built by using the AVR microcontroller device comprising an IC (Integrated Circuit) which is supported by the power supply, as well as some passive and active components. Software on a microcontroller using C language development tool using CodeVision of AVR. While the computer software using Visual Basic 6.0 programming language. Food ordering system that created it can improve services for consumers in terms of booking. Buyers can make a reservation at the dinner table without going through the waitress who had approached the table and write whatever menu you want to order. Additional bookings can also be done through the table without leaving the place or the waiter.

Singing for language

The potential of song can go unrecognised and under-valued in settings, but it is a powerful tool for language development, as well as for self-esteem. So how can we best use it in our settings?

The covariation between parental and expert evaluations of early language skills

This study investigated the potential interrelationship between parental (maternal) and expert assessments of the expressive and receptive language skills of 12- to 18-month-old children. The language activities of 27 children were monitored by their mothers (MCDI scale: Lyytinen, 2000. Varhaisen kommunikaation ja kielen kehityksen arviointimenetelmä. Jyväskylän yliopiston lapsitutkimuskeskus ja Niilo Mäki Instituutti. Jyväskylä: Yliopistopaino. [An assessment tool for early communication and language development] Jyväskylä: University Press) and trained researchers (Bayley Scales III: Bayley, 2006. Bayley III Scales of Infant Development. Administration Manual. San Antonio, TX: Psychological Corporation). First and foremost, the results showed that parental and expert assessments of different aspects of child development were in accord, even after controlling for the child's age. Covariance modelling confirmed the strong concordance between maternal and expert assessment of both aspects of early language development. Furthermore, maternal age did have an effect on the child's receptive language, according to experts' assessments. Gender or maternal education level did not have an impact on language skills as measured by Bayley assessment. Parent-reported dyslexia in a close relative was also taken into account.