Presentations

From May 21-25, 2024, our students had the exciting opportunity to attend the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. This event, themed "Confluences and Connections: Bridging Industry and Academia in CALL," highlighted Pittsburgh's role as a hub for innovation and collaboration. With contributions from renowned academic institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and Pitt, industry leaders such as Duolingo, and cutting-edge technology in AI, AR, VR, and XR, the conference showcased the latest advancements in technology-enhanced language learning. Led by Dr. Erik Voss, our students presented their work, engaged with experts, and explored new possibilities in the field of computer-assisted language learning (CALL). 

Below is the list of presentations at CALICO 2024: 

Mahshad Davoodifard: Integrating Scenario-Based Design and Keystroke Analysis in Written Argumentation Assessment

Yicun Deng: Rate L2 Argumentative Essay Using GPT4: The Effect of Human-centric Materials

Faceia Hou: LanPIP: A Specialized LLM-empowered Pipeline for Customizable Language Learning

Soo Hyoung Joo: Specific-Purpose Language Learning through AI-generated Characters in a Learning-Oriented Assessment

Xin Li: Scaffolding in Collaborative Digital Annotations across Text Genres: A Study of Perusall

Kedi Mo: Toward Technology-Enhanced Task Based Language Teaching: A Pilot Study of AI-Integrated Instruction for English Speaking Proficiency

Shamini Shetye: Khanmigo - The AI Storyteller Weaving Tales of Genre and Grammar

Erik Voss: A Comparative Study of AI-Generated and Human-Written Structured Research Abstracts

  Artificial Intelligence and Second/Foreign Language Writing

Biyin Xu: Explore AI-generated Feedback for ESL Writing Based on Human Scoring

Yilin Zhang, Hao Yu, Faceia Hou: Conversational AI for Learning English: A Systematic Review and Future Directions