Enhancement of reading and learning through sensing and actuation technologies

Abstract

The act of reading is crucial for learning, and by analyzing this activity, we can gain insights into both the quantity and quality of reading and learning. This presentation will introduce the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and highlight its learning-related projects. For example, the “Reading-Life Log” project records the reading activities of users wearing sensors, enabling mutual analysis between the individual and the book. Further learning support tools include a word meter to measure the amount of language read, actuators that encourage increased reading volume, and learning support based on confidence estimation. These are integrated into the Intelligent Textbook, which estimates cognitive load and identifies areas of interest or difficulty in understanding. In the HyperMind project, supplementary materials are provided to help users overcome areas they struggle with. However, since the effectiveness of learning support varies among individuals, a personalized prescription is necessary.