New adaptive language learning game ‘Cipher’ developed by DCU and TCD
New adaptive language learning game ‘Cipher’ developed by DCU and TCD
New adaptive language learning game ‘Cipher’ developed by DCU and TCD
July, 31, 2024
Summary
Researchers from Dublin City University and Trinity College Dublin have created an innovative educational game called Cipher to help primary school students learn the under-resourced Irish language. Developed by Dr. Liang Xu, Dr. Monica Ward, Dr. Elaine Uí Dhonnchadha, and Sally Bruen, Cipher is an adaptive game that adjusts its difficulty based on players' language proficiency, offering a personalized learning experience. The game's narrative involves decoding spells to explore Irish myths, integrating cultural elements. Collaboration with educators ensured curriculum alignment. Preliminary results suggest that adaptive games like Cipher enhance language learning by providing engaging, immersive experiences tailored to individual needs, revitalizing under-resourced languages.
Reference
Dublin City University. (2024, July 31). New adaptive language learning game ‘Cipher’ developed by DCU and TCD. https://www.dcu.ie/engineeringandcomputing/news/2024/jul/new-adaptive-language-learning-game-cipher-developed-dcu-and