scholarly journals Computer-assisted prosody training: Improving public speakers' vocal charisma with the Web-Pitcher

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Oliver Niebuhr
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Analysis ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Online Experiment ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Learning Success ◽  
Public Speakers ◽  
Coaching Activities ◽  
The Web

Computer-assisted prosody training (CAPT) has so far mainly been used to teach foreign languages, although prosody is still hardly taken into account in language leraning. Conversely, prosody receives a lot of attention in studies and activities related to public-speaker training. But, despite that, CAPT tools are practically unknown in this type of training. The present paper addresses this gap and introduces the “Web Pitcher”, a new browser-based version of the feedback and evaluation software “Pitcher” that was developed in 2018 for the prosody-oriented training of charisma – a key characteristic of successful public speakers, which is defined as signaling competence, self-confidence and passion. In an online experiment with 60 test users it is investigated here whether and to what extent the Web Pitcher positively influences the prosodic charisma triggers of its users, and which feedback modes in which order lead to the greatest learning success. An acoustic analysis of before- vs. after-training speeches given by the 60 test users shows that the Web Pitcher improves six key prosodic charisma triggers of its learners by an average of 53 % after one hour of training – and thus performs at eye level with its offline precursor, the Pitcher. With the correct combination of its two feedback modes, the Web Pitcher even outperforms its offline precursor in terms of user improvement. The results are discussed with a view to further R&D steps and the integration of the Web Pitcher in real coaching activities. In this context, the paper also contains a link through which researchers can register and use the Web Pitcher for their own scientific purposes, also beyond questions of public-speaker or charisma training.

Application of the Web 2.0 Technologies Podcast and Vidcast for Formation and Development of Listening Comprehension Skill in an Extended Englishtraining Course in Eighth Grade

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rumen Hristov
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Specific Method ◽  
Web 2.0 Technologies ◽  
Comprehension Skill ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Web

Low levels of listening comprehension skills in English is observed in many students. As a specific method, which can both cover mobile technologies and combine them with training, is the application of technology for podcasting and vidcasting/vodkasting. Podcasts and podcasts can provide authentic, up-to-date and easily accessible material, making them extremely useful when learning foreign languages. Their application makes learning freer and independent by introducing more interesting elements; gives greater freedom and independence to participants in the lesson. Students can listen to the material on the bus or while going to the gym.

Computer assisted medical diagnosis using the Web

1997 ◽  
Vol 47 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 51-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.P Seka ◽  
A Fresnel ◽  
D Delamarre ◽  
C Riou ◽  
A Burgun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Diagnosis ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
The Web

scholarly journals Factors of (Self) Education of Adolescents Intercultural Sensitivity

Pedagogika ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 117 (1) ◽  
pp. 198-210
Author(s):  
Valdonė Šaulienė
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
Intercultural Sensitivity ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Intercultural Dialogue ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Know How ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The Future

In this study the research problem can be formulated as the question: what adolescents’ ability to communicate with people from other cultures should be promoted in order to develop a full-fledged intercultural dialogue in the future? Aim – ascertain the factors of (self) education of adolescent’s intercultural sensitivity. The object of investigation – intercultural sensitivity of adolescents, as one of the most important aspects of modern national identity. In order to investigate the intercultural sensitivity was selected M. J. Bennett’s (1986, 2004) theoretical Model of the Development of Intercultural Sensitivity and intercultural sensitivity’s measurement tool called the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS) developed by G. M. Chen and W. J. Starosta (2000). Instrument (ISS) has been translated into the Lithuanian language and adapted to Lithuanian adolescents. According to the scientific literature article discussed: is the progress of ethnorelativism the premise of intercultural dialogue? The empirical data analysis allows to discuss about some strengthen / weakening external / internal factors of intercultural sensitivity of adolescents: the worldview and environmental influences. To promote intercultural sensitivity of adolescents and intercultural dialogue in the future should be drawn attention to those aspects: cognitive – to teach them their own culture, they should know how to represent it, by behavior, thinking attributes promote to recognize the signs of other cultures as well as the learning of foreign languages; emotional – to motivate them understand, respect and accept their own and other cultures, their differences, allowing to fid friends abroad, to promote interest to notice the diversity, avoiding stereotypes, prejudice; behavioral – increasing adolescents’ national identity, self-confidence in dealing with others and the courage to be themselves.

EVALUATING THE INTELLIGENT FEATURES OF A WEB-BASED INTELLIGENT COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING SYSTEM

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (02) ◽  
pp. 411-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
VICTORIA TSIRIGA ◽  
MARIA VIRVOU
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Intelligent System ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Intelligent Computer ◽  
The Web

In this paper we present and discuss the results of the evaluation of an Intelligent Computer Assisted Language Learning (ICALL) system that operates over the Web. In particular, we aimed at evaluating the system along three dimensions: a) the effect of the intelligent features of the system on the learning outcome of students, b) the system's ability to provide individualized support to students that leads to more effective use of the system and c) the general usability and friendliness of the ICALL. To achieve this, we conducted an empirical study, where we compared the intelligent system with a non-intelligent version of it. The results of the study revealed that the students of the Web-based ICALL had gained more knowledge of the domain and had been able to interact with the system more effectively as compared to the students that had used the non-intelligent version of the system. However, the students of the intelligent version of the system found it more difficult and they needed more time to get acquainted with the system in comparison to the students of the non-intelligent system.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI PENGGUNAAN BAHASA INGGRIS PADA PEMBELAJARAN PAI DINIYAH ULYA KELAS 4 DENGAN METODE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING DI PONDOK PESANTREN MIFTAHUL HUDA AL-AZHAR CITANGKOLO

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 176-190
Author(s):  
Yudi Kusmayadi
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
International Schools ◽  
International System ◽  
Language Ability ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
English Language Ability

This research has a background that the era of globalizationraises the community's need for international schools that have theconcepts and systems needed for international standard schools thatactually implement the international system. Not only limited to thecover or international appearance, but the content and purposeaccording to the label displayed. So that it can answer people's anxiety.This study aims to describe the implementation of the use of English inPAI learning in diniyah ulya grade 4 by using the CollaborativeLearning method at Miftahul Huda Al-Azhar Islamic Boarding Schoolin Citangkolo Banjar, Including the preparation, implementation, and evaluation ofPAI learning, advantages and disadvantages, obstacles and solutionsfor Implementation of English using English in PAI learning in diniyahulya grade 4 by using Collaborative Learning method in Islamicboarding school Miftahul Huda al Azhar Citangkolo Banjar City Theresults of this study are (1) Implementation of the use of English in PAIlearning in grade 4th grade ulya Madrasah Ali Miftahul Huda Al AzharCitangkolo Banjar as a whole is in accordance with the guidelines oflearning programs with the use of foreign languages. language. (2) thebenefits of implementing the use of English motivate teachers andstudents to master English better, foster greater self-confidence inteachers and students, students avoid speaking improperly / disrespectfully, increasing students' abilities or skills (abilities) inEnglish, add teacher insight. Deficiencies in the form of timeeffectiveness (3) constraints in the form of teacher recruitment,standardization of the English language ability of PAI teachers,building madrasa culture, mastering English that is owned by teachersand students. Solutions in the form of conducting English learning forteachers and students, supplementary learning for students in theafternoon, conducting training for teachers, delegating PAI teachers tobuild madrasa culture, making corrections to lesson plans, andteaching practices (Micro Teaching), controlling language     

scholarly journals The quest for myriad strains

De Musica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Cossettini
Keyword(s):  
Popular Music ◽  
Gregorian Chant ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Clear Trend ◽  
Vast Array ◽  
Musical Idea ◽  
History Of ◽  
Computer Library ◽  
Audio Reproduction ◽  
The Web

In the era in which the web is fully demonstrating its archival potential, more and more composers make use of sound, melody and computer library repositories. It is a clear trend in popular music, which is increasingly being extended also to ‘academic’ composition: today authors can access and contribute to a vast array of audio materials, of procedures and languages, where historicity and innovation coexist in an eternal present. At first glance it may seem a revolution. However, a closer look reveals ancient roots in the history of music that audio reproduction has made only more evident: the fixation of music on tape, at first, has led some composers (e.g. Bruno Maderna) to create sound libraries to be reused in different works, thus blurring the borders of the Opera; later on, the dematerialization and atomization of procedures in IT have pushed towards a philosophy of sharing (e.g. libraries for Computer Assisted Composition systems) – exalted today by the capillarity of the lightning-fast web distribution – raising deep questions about the concept of author itself. Moving further backwards, to the re-uses in Rossini and Mozart, or to the anonymous formulas in Gregorian chant, could we not find the recurrence of a quest for that world of «myriad strains that once shall sound», where the composer can stretch forth a hand for a musical idea, so wonderfully glimpsed by Busoni in his Sketch for a New Esthetic of Music?

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