Title :
A multilingual concept mapping tool for a diverse world
Author :
Larrañaga, M. ; Rueda, U. ; Elorriaga, J.A. ; Arruarte, A.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of the Basque Country, Donostia, Spain
Abstract :
Today´s world culture wealth is based on the diversity of language and cultures that are an inherent part of the identity of its countries and regions. Education has a preeminent responsibility to preserve world´s cultural heritage. Computer-based learning tools among other issues must also take into account the variety of languages. Some issues about the localisation of the CM-ED Concept Map EDitor are presented. First, some aspects related to software localisation are introduced. Then, the main characteristics of CM-ED are briefly described. Finally, the two levels in which localisation techniques have been applied over CM-ED are showed. CM-ED is localisable not only at user interface level but also regarding the final concept maps it generates.
Keywords :
computational linguistics; computer aided instruction; distance learning; globalisation; language translation; linguistics; user interfaces; CM-ED localisation; computer-based learning tools; concept map editor; cultural heritage; culture diversity; language diversity; multilingual concept mapping tool; software localisation; user interface; Computer industry; Computer science education; Cultural differences; Educational institutions; Educational products; Globalization; Internet; Natural languages; Programming; User interfaces;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2003. Proceedings. The 3rd IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-1967-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2003.1215025
