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Can Students With Dyslexia Learn Independently? A Seven-Week Study of Chinese Character Learning in an Informal Learning Environment


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Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that affects primary school students, which is difficult to tackle through traditional school learning due to limited resources...Show More

Abstract:

Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that affects primary school students, which is difficult to tackle through traditional school learning due to limited resources. To this end, large-scale digital learning presents new opportunities to address the need for inclusive education. A unique challenge for students with dyslexia in Hong Kong is learning Chinese characters. In this article, we investigate whether students with dyslexia can learn the writing of Chinese characters independently in an informal learning environment. For that purpose, we developed a mobile application for learning to write Chinese characters with three different writing conditions. First, students learn new Chinese characters in Condition 1: Grid+Contour+Instruction. Then, students strengthen their memory of the learned Chinese characters in Condition 2: Grid+Contour. Finally, students retrieve the memory of the learned Chinese characters in Condition 3: Grid Only. Students with dyslexia demonstrated a significant improvement after practicing with the three-condition design. For example, they wrote much slower than students without dyslexia before the study but caught up over time. This study contributes an approach to facilitate the self-paced learning of students with dyslexia at scale.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies ( Volume: 16, Issue: 5, October 2023)
Page(s): 619 - 632
Date of Publication: 14 December 2022

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Author image of Ka-Yan Fung
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HKSAR, Hong Kong
Ka-Yan Fung received the M.Phil. degree in technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship (TLE) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, in 2021 and the M.Phil. degree in contemporary east Asian studies from Duisburg-Essen University, Duisburg, Germany, in 2018. She is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in human–computer interaction in the individualized interdisciplinary program with the H...Show More
Ka-Yan Fung received the M.Phil. degree in technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship (TLE) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, in 2021 and the M.Phil. degree in contemporary east Asian studies from Duisburg-Essen University, Duisburg, Germany, in 2018. She is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in human–computer interaction in the individualized interdisciplinary program with the H...View more
Author image of Simon Tangi Perrault
Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore
Simon Tangi Perrault received the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Telecom ParisTech, Paris, France, in 2013.
He was a Visiting Professor at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea, and Assistant Professor with Yale-NUS College, Singapore. He is currently an Assistant Professor in information systems technology and design with the Singapore University of Technology and Design.
Simon Tangi Perrault received the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Telecom ParisTech, Paris, France, in 2013.
He was a Visiting Professor at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea, and Assistant Professor with Yale-NUS College, Singapore. He is currently an Assistant Professor in information systems technology and design with the Singapore University of Technology and Design.View more
Author image of Lik-Hang Lee
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, Hong Kong
Lik-Hang Lee received the B.Eng. degree in logistics engineering and supply chain management and M.Phil. degree in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science and engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, in 2011, 2014, 2019, respectively.
He is currently an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) wit...Show More
Lik-Hang Lee received the B.Eng. degree in logistics engineering and supply chain management and M.Phil. degree in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science and engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, in 2011, 2014, 2019, respectively.
He is currently an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) wit...View more
Author image of Kwong-Chiu Fung
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HKSAR, Hong Kong
Kwong-Chiu Fung received the M.Phil. degree in technology leadership and entrepreneurship (TLE) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, where he is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in individualized interdisciplinary program.
His research interests include computer vision, data analytics, robotics, and assistive technology.
Kwong-Chiu Fung received the M.Phil. degree in technology leadership and entrepreneurship (TLE) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, where he is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in individualized interdisciplinary program.
His research interests include computer vision, data analytics, robotics, and assistive technology.View more
Author image of Shenghui Song
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HKSAR, Hong Kong
Shenghui Song (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees from Tianjin University, in 2000 and 2002 and Ph.D. degree from University of Hong Kong in 2006. He is currently an Assistant Professor jointly appointed by the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) and the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong. His rese...Show More
Shenghui Song (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees from Tianjin University, in 2000 and 2002 and Ph.D. degree from University of Hong Kong in 2006. He is currently an Assistant Professor jointly appointed by the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) and the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong. His rese...View more

Author image of Ka-Yan Fung
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HKSAR, Hong Kong
Ka-Yan Fung received the M.Phil. degree in technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship (TLE) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, in 2021 and the M.Phil. degree in contemporary east Asian studies from Duisburg-Essen University, Duisburg, Germany, in 2018. She is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in human–computer interaction in the individualized interdisciplinary program with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Her research interests include specific learning disabilities (SLDs), human–computer interaction (HCI), human–robot interaction (HRI), data visualization, and open education.
Ka-Yan Fung received the M.Phil. degree in technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship (TLE) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, in 2021 and the M.Phil. degree in contemporary east Asian studies from Duisburg-Essen University, Duisburg, Germany, in 2018. She is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in human–computer interaction in the individualized interdisciplinary program with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Her research interests include specific learning disabilities (SLDs), human–computer interaction (HCI), human–robot interaction (HRI), data visualization, and open education.View more
Author image of Simon Tangi Perrault
Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore
Simon Tangi Perrault received the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Telecom ParisTech, Paris, France, in 2013.
He was a Visiting Professor at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea, and Assistant Professor with Yale-NUS College, Singapore. He is currently an Assistant Professor in information systems technology and design with the Singapore University of Technology and Design.
Simon Tangi Perrault received the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Telecom ParisTech, Paris, France, in 2013.
He was a Visiting Professor at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea, and Assistant Professor with Yale-NUS College, Singapore. He is currently an Assistant Professor in information systems technology and design with the Singapore University of Technology and Design.View more
Author image of Lik-Hang Lee
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, Hong Kong
Lik-Hang Lee received the B.Eng. degree in logistics engineering and supply chain management and M.Phil. degree in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science and engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, in 2011, 2014, 2019, respectively.
He is currently an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) with Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea. He is also the Director of the Augmented Reality and Media Laboratory, KAIST. He has built and designed various human-centric computing specializing in augmented and virtual realities (AR/VR). He is also the Founder of an AR startup company, promoting AR-driven education and serving more than 100 Hong Kong and Macau schools.
Lik-Hang Lee received the B.Eng. degree in logistics engineering and supply chain management and M.Phil. degree in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science and engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, in 2011, 2014, 2019, respectively.
He is currently an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) with Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea. He is also the Director of the Augmented Reality and Media Laboratory, KAIST. He has built and designed various human-centric computing specializing in augmented and virtual realities (AR/VR). He is also the Founder of an AR startup company, promoting AR-driven education and serving more than 100 Hong Kong and Macau schools.View more
Author image of Kwong-Chiu Fung
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HKSAR, Hong Kong
Kwong-Chiu Fung received the M.Phil. degree in technology leadership and entrepreneurship (TLE) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, where he is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in individualized interdisciplinary program.
His research interests include computer vision, data analytics, robotics, and assistive technology.
Kwong-Chiu Fung received the M.Phil. degree in technology leadership and entrepreneurship (TLE) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, where he is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in individualized interdisciplinary program.
His research interests include computer vision, data analytics, robotics, and assistive technology.View more
Author image of Shenghui Song
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HKSAR, Hong Kong
Shenghui Song (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees from Tianjin University, in 2000 and 2002 and Ph.D. degree from University of Hong Kong in 2006. He is currently an Assistant Professor jointly appointed by the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) and the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong. His research interests include wireless communications and machine learning with current focus on distributed intelligence, machine learning for communications, integrated sensing and communication, and information theory.
Dr. Song was named the Exemplary Reviewer for IEEE Communications Letterand was the Tutorial Program Co-Chairs of the 2022 IEEE International Mediterranean Conference on Communications and Networking. He is also interested in the research on engineering education and was an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Education(2013–2022). He was the recipient of several teaching awards at HKUST, including the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching in 2018, Best Ten Lecturers in 2013, 2015, and 2017, School of Engineering Distinguished Teaching Award in 2012, Teachers I Like Award in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017, and M.Sc. (Telecom) Teaching Excellent Appreciation Award in 2021. He was one of the honorees of the Third Faculty Recognition at HKUST in 2021.
Shenghui Song (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees from Tianjin University, in 2000 and 2002 and Ph.D. degree from University of Hong Kong in 2006. He is currently an Assistant Professor jointly appointed by the Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) and the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong. His research interests include wireless communications and machine learning with current focus on distributed intelligence, machine learning for communications, integrated sensing and communication, and information theory.
Dr. Song was named the Exemplary Reviewer for IEEE Communications Letterand was the Tutorial Program Co-Chairs of the 2022 IEEE International Mediterranean Conference on Communications and Networking. He is also interested in the research on engineering education and was an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Education(2013–2022). He was the recipient of several teaching awards at HKUST, including the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching in 2018, Best Ten Lecturers in 2013, 2015, and 2017, School of Engineering Distinguished Teaching Award in 2012, Teachers I Like Award in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017, and M.Sc. (Telecom) Teaching Excellent Appreciation Award in 2021. He was one of the honorees of the Third Faculty Recognition at HKUST in 2021.View more
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