Title :
Dictionary-Based Translation Feature in Open Source LMS A Case Study of Thai LMS: LearnSquare
Author :
Mekpiroon, Orrawin ; Tammarattananont, Pornchai ; Apitiwongmanit, Narasak ; Buasroung, Neetiwit ; Pravalpruk, Buntita ; Supnithi, Thepchai
Author_Institution :
Thepchai Supnithi Nat. Electron. & Comput. Technol. Center
Abstract :
One of the problems on using English in Thai students is vocabulary limitation. This paper proposes a methodology to ease learning curve for English content by adding an English-Thai dictionary based translation features in Thai open source learning management system called LearnSquare. Each vocabulary is automatic translated by placing a pointing device over them.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; natural languages; public domain software; English; LearnSquare; Thai LMS; Thai open source learning management system; dictionary-based translation feature; learning curve; open source LMS; Dictionaries; Educational institutions; Electronic learning; HTML; Internet; Least squares approximation; Natural languages; Open source software; Spatial databases; Vocabulary; LMS; Learnsquare; Open source; dictionary basec translation;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2008. ICALT '08. Eighth IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Santander, Cantabria
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3167-0
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2008.257
