Author:
Marilisa Amoia
Affiliation:
Saarland University, Germany
Keyword(s):
Information Technologies Supporting Learning, e-Learning Platforms, Interactive Language-training, ICall, Lifelong Learning, Medical Applications.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Artificial Intelligence
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Artificial Intelligence and Decision Support Systems
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Biomedical Engineering
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Biomedical Signal Processing
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Computational Intelligence
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Computer-Supported Education
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Context Dependent Learning
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Distance and e-Learning in a Global Context
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Domain Applications and Case Studies
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e-Learning
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e-Learning Platforms
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Enterprise Information Systems
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Fuzzy Systems
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Health Engineering and Technology Applications
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Human-Computer Interaction
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Immersive Learning
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Immersive Learning and Multimedia Applications
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Industrial, Financial and Medical Applications
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Information Technologies Supporting Learning
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Intelligent Tutoring Systems
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Learning/Teaching Methodologies and Assessment
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Methodologies and Methods
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Neural Networks
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Neurocomputing
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Neurotechnology, Electronics and Informatics
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Pattern Recognition
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Physiological Computing Systems
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Sensor Networks
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Signal Processing
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Simulation and Modeling
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Simulation Tools and Platforms
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Social Context and Learning Environments
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Soft Computing
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Theory and Methods
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Ubiquitous Learning
Abstract:
This paper describes an innovative component of an e-learning platform targeted at second language training of medical professionals. This component provides interactive video learning material in three European languages: English, German and Spanish. The implemented prototype integrates storytelling technology with NLP and dynamic web engineering. Starting by the automatic annotation of relevant vocabulary and concepts in the domain of healthcare, our e-learning component associates the videos with external open domain resources, such as thesauri and specialized dictionaries thereby providing a comprehensive infrastructure supplying medical professionals with a situated learning environment as well as with open domain look-up and information retrieval facilities in three languages.