A mobile game for learning english vocabulary with augmented reality block builder

Lap Kei Lee; Chi Pang Chau; Ki Nam Tsoi; Nancy Ling Yang; Nga In Wu

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-9895-7_11

A mobile game for learning english vocabulary with augmented reality block builder

Lap Kei Lee, Chi Pang Chau, Ki Nam Tsoi, Nancy Ling Yang, Nga In Wu

Division of Languages and Communication (LC)

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Abstract

English learning is an essential part in modern education, and English vocabulary development has been shown particularly important in English learning. Yet, learners often found the process of English vocabulary learning dry and tasteless. This paper explores the possibility of using mobile game and Augmented Reality (AR) technology to improve the experience of English vocabulary learning. Our mobile game allows learners to play and learn anywhere and anytime. It is a multi-player word-guessing game, where a player can construct a virtual figure for an English word using an AR block builder and other players can guess the correct word from the virtual figure using their imagination. Preliminary user evaluation showed that our game facilitates players’ learning on English vocabulary and also fosters their creativity. We believe this game will help forming a learning community, which can serve as a stepping stone for more involved collaborative learning activities on English learning.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Technology in Education
Subtitle of host publication	Pedagogical Innovations - 4th International Conference, ICTE 2019, Revised Selected Papers
Editors	Simon K.S. Cheung, Kam Cheong Li, Lap-Kei Lee, Jianli Jiao, Xuebo Zhang, Zehui Zhan
Publisher	Springer Verlag
Pages	116-128
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Print)	9789811398940
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9895-7_11
Publication status	Published - 2019
Event	4th International Conference on Technology in Education, ICTE 2019 - Guangzhou, China Duration: 15 Mar 2019 → 17 Mar 2019

Publication series

Name	Communications in Computer and Information Science
Volume	1048
ISSN (Print)	1865-0929
ISSN (Electronic)	1865-0937

Conference

Conference	4th International Conference on Technology in Education, ICTE 2019
Country/Territory	China
City	Guangzhou
Period	15/03/19 → 17/03/19

Keywords

Augmented Reality
Block builder
Educational game
English vocabulary learning
Mobile game

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Lee, L. K., Chau, C. P., Tsoi, K. N., Yang, N. L., & Wu, N. I. (2019). A mobile game for learning english vocabulary with augmented reality block builder. In S. K. S. Cheung, K. C. Li, L-K. Lee, J. Jiao, X. Zhang, & Z. Zhan (Eds.), Technology in Education: Pedagogical Innovations - 4th International Conference, ICTE 2019, Revised Selected Papers (pp. 116-128). (Communications in Computer and Information Science; Vol. 1048). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9895-7_11

Lee, Lap Kei ; Chau, Chi Pang ; Tsoi, Ki Nam et al. / A mobile game for learning english vocabulary with augmented reality block builder. Technology in Education: Pedagogical Innovations - 4th International Conference, ICTE 2019, Revised Selected Papers. editor / Simon K.S. Cheung ; Kam Cheong Li ; Lap-Kei Lee ; Jianli Jiao ; Xuebo Zhang ; Zehui Zhan. Springer Verlag, 2019. pp. 116-128 (Communications in Computer and Information Science).

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Lee, LK, Chau, CP, Tsoi, KN, Yang, NL & Wu, NI 2019, A mobile game for learning english vocabulary with augmented reality block builder. in SKS Cheung, KC Li, L-K Lee, J Jiao, X Zhang & Z Zhan (eds), Technology in Education: Pedagogical Innovations - 4th International Conference, ICTE 2019, Revised Selected Papers. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol. 1048, Springer Verlag, pp. 116-128, 4th International Conference on Technology in Education, ICTE 2019, Guangzhou, China, 15/03/19. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9895-7_11

A mobile game for learning english vocabulary with augmented reality block builder. / Lee, Lap Kei; Chau, Chi Pang; Tsoi, Ki Nam et al.

Technology in Education: Pedagogical Innovations - 4th International Conference, ICTE 2019, Revised Selected Papers. ed. / Simon K.S. Cheung; Kam Cheong Li; Lap-Kei Lee; Jianli Jiao; Xuebo Zhang; Zehui Zhan. Springer Verlag, 2019. p. 116-128 (Communications in Computer and Information Science; Vol. 1048).

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Lee LK, Chau CP, Tsoi KN, Yang NL, Wu NI. A mobile game for learning english vocabulary with augmented reality block builder. In Cheung SKS, Li KC, Lee L-K, Jiao J, Zhang X, Zhan Z, editors, Technology in Education: Pedagogical Innovations - 4th International Conference, ICTE 2019, Revised Selected Papers. Springer Verlag. 2019. p. 116-128. (Communications in Computer and Information Science). doi: 10.1007/978-981-13-9895-7_11

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