Title :
The STARS model in a multimedia network environment: Improving interaction and experiencing
Author_Institution :
Dept. of the Basics, Liaoning Police Acad., Dalian, China
Abstract :
The paper proposes the STARS model (Speaking, Transcript, Argument, Role-play, Scenario) to improve interaction and experiencing in police English learning and policing field training with the assistance of multimedia computer networks. Speaking practice and transcript viewing help the learners to experience the original language; argument discussing, role-play and scenario based training enhance interactions among the participants in a virtual policing setting. Trainees of the program enjoy working collaboratively with the STARS model through integrating face to face learning with network mediated training.
Keywords :
computer based training; groupware; multimedia computing; natural languages; police; virtual reality; STARS model; argument discussing; face to face learning; field training; multimedia computer networks; multimedia network; network mediated training; police English learning; role-play based training; scenario based training; speaking practice; transcript viewing; virtual policing setting; Computational modeling; Face; Materials; Multimedia communication; Software; Training; English; STARS model; learning; network; policing; training;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Research and Development (ICCRD), 2011 3rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-839-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICCRD.2011.5764289
