Web Education Platform for Endangered Languages
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| Title: | Web Education Platform for Endangered Languages |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Chengjun Xi, Min Chen |
| Source: | International Society for Technology, Education, and Science. 2025. |
| Availability: | International Society for Technology, Education, and Science. 944 Maysey Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227. Tel: 515-294-1075; Fax: 515-294-1003; email: istesoffice@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.istes.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) |
| Contract Number: | 2109654 |
| Document Type: | Speeches/Meeting Papers Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Language Maintenance, Suprasegmentals, Internet, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, Learning Modules, Computer Assisted Instruction, Documentation, Program Descriptions, Computer Oriented Programs, Natural Language Processing, Acoustics, Learning Management Systems |
| Abstract: | Language extinction threatens over 1,500 languages by the end of this century. Melodic Transcription in Language Documentation and Analysis (MeTILDA) is a web-based toolset designed to document and educate endangered pitch-accent languages, where pitch variations alter word meaning. While MeTILDA effectively visualizes pitch movements using a novel perceptual scale, its educational features are limited. This paper presents an extension of MeTILDA with a Content Management System (CMS) that enhances language learning through course management, lessons, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and grading. Supporting listening, speaking, reading, and writing, the system integrates MeTILDA's pitch visualization tool to reinforce auditory perception. Built on MeTILDA's cloud-based architecture, this extension transforms it from a documentation tool into a comprehensive educational platform, aiding in the preservation of endangered languages. [For the complete proceedings, see ED678757.] |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED678765 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Language extinction threatens over 1,500 languages by the end of this century. Melodic Transcription in Language Documentation and Analysis (MeTILDA) is a web-based toolset designed to document and educate endangered pitch-accent languages, where pitch variations alter word meaning. While MeTILDA effectively visualizes pitch movements using a novel perceptual scale, its educational features are limited. This paper presents an extension of MeTILDA with a Content Management System (CMS) that enhances language learning through course management, lessons, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and grading. Supporting listening, speaking, reading, and writing, the system integrates MeTILDA's pitch visualization tool to reinforce auditory perception. Built on MeTILDA's cloud-based architecture, this extension transforms it from a documentation tool into a comprehensive educational platform, aiding in the preservation of endangered languages. [For the complete proceedings, see ED678757.] |
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