I-Corps: Translation potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) for an interactive and inclusive language-learning process designed for young children

I-Corps：使用人工智能 (AI) 为幼儿设计的交互式和包容性语言学习过程的翻译潜力

• 批准号: 2418277
• 负责人: Amy Quarkume
• 金额: $ 5万
• 依托单位: Howard University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2024-02-15 至 2024-07-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2418277&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Corps; Translation; potential; using; artificial

The broader impact of this I-Corps project is the development of a language learning technology tailored for young children from various ethnic backgrounds. Currently, the world is increasingly becoming more diverse and the need for children to learn multiple languages is growing. The technology may allow children to learn how to speak in their native language and also learn how to speak English, Spanish, French, as well as other languages. The technology uses audio recordings of family members, which are then edited and crafted into fun and interactive language-learning experiences for kids. The use of family members’ voices may also provide a more personal and engaging experience for children, allowing them to feel more connected to their culture. In addition, children can make their own stories, giving them a sense of pride and ownership of their language learning. The technology may benefit natural language processing scientists and researchers who conduct race related research in universities and institutes, parents of children with ethnic backgrounds looking to use inclusive assisted technologies for speech, school districts and teachers who use edtech to assist students with the language learning process, and speech language pathologists and their practices looking to incorporate the use of language learning products from a culturally-responsive pedagogical framework.This I-Corps project utilizes experiential learning coupled with a first-hand investigation of the industry ecosystem to assess the translation potential of the proposed technology. The technology is based on the prior development of diverse, equitable, and inclusive natural language processing (NLP) for the purpose of assisting young diverse learners with speech challenges. The use of natural language processing as assistive technology embedded in language learning products is becoming increasingly important for children during their language learning process. Natural language processing is used to interpret and understand spoken language, while speech recognition software is used to recognize the spoken words and convert them into text. In addition, a user interface and data storage will be used to store the recordings and play them back to compare the child’s own voice to the recorded voice of family members. The technology addresses the educational needs of children but also aligns with the broader societal goals of fostering inclusivity and diversity in this emerging field.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

I-Corps 项目的更广泛影响是开发针对不同种族背景的幼儿的语言学习技术。目前，世界变得越来越多样化，儿童学习多种语言的需求也不断增长。该技术使用家庭成员的录音，然后将其编辑和制作成有趣的交互式语言学习。也可以使用家庭成员的声音来体验。为孩子们提供更加个性化和引人入胜的体验，让他们感觉与自己的文化有更紧密的联系。此外，孩子们可以制作自己的故事，让他们对自己的语言学习产生自豪感和主人翁感。这项技术可能有利于自然语言处理。在大学和研究所进行种族相关研究的科学家和研究人员、希望使用包容性言语辅助技术的有种族背景的儿童的家长、使用教育技术帮助学生进行语言学习过程的学区和教师、以及言语语言病理学家及其研究人员寻求将语言学习产品的使用纳入实践文化响应式教学框架。该 I-Corps 项目利用体验式学习以及对行业生态系统的第一手调查来评估所提议技术的翻译潜力。该技术基于先前开发的多样化、公平和包容性。自然语言处理 (NLP) 旨在帮助年轻的多样化学习者应对言语挑战，将自然语言处理作为嵌入语言学习产品的辅助技术对于儿童在语言学习过程中变得越来越重要。解释和理解口语，而语音识别软件用于识别单词并将其转换为文本。此外，用户口语界面和数据存储将用于存储录音并回放，以将孩子自己的声音与录制的声音进行比较。该技术满足了儿童的教育需求，同时也符合促进这一新兴领域的包容性和多样性的更广泛的社会目标。该奖项反映了 NSF 的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识进行评估，被认为值得支持。优点和更广泛的影响审查标准。