In this poster session, we will introduce a new tool for collocation learning: iColl.

1. L
Lo CAL
G
iColl
Learning Collocation on Your Palm
Tatsuya SAKAUE, Shuichi AMANO, and Takashi KOIZUMI
(Nagoya University, JAPAN)
Friday, December 3, 2010

2. Background (1)
Vocabulary
- Paper-based materials are:
- Incredibly boring
- Difficult to rehearse
- Not helpful in understanding
“typical” combinations of words
“Big yawn” by Mike Willis
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mpwillis/5002417266/
Friday, December 3, 2010

3. Background (2)
Increasing Need for Learning Collocation
- “[C]ollocation ... sounds much
more natural, more native-
speaker-like.” (OCD, 2002)
- “[T]eaching collocation should
be a top priority in every
language course.” (Lewis, 2000)
“218/365 - communication problems?” by joshfassbind.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joshfassbind/4584323789/
Friday, December 3, 2010

4. Browsers
Works on:
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5. iColl on the iPhone
Friday, December 3, 2010

6. Development Principle
- Web-based
- Does not use Flash
- Exchangeable items
- Free!
“Pair programming” by esti-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/esti/4638056301/
Friday, December 3, 2010

7. Technical Information
HTML
(base)
CSS JavaScript
- jQuery -
(design) (Text Effect)
OPEN Sources!
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8. User Impressions
Which effect do you prefer: “Flip” type or “Airport” type?
No Opinion
7%
Airport Type
24%
Flip Type
69%
“Mac for every student ?” by luc legay
http://www.flickr.com/photos/luc/2944876508/
Friday, December 3, 2010

9. User Rationales
Why did you choose that type?
Type Answers No. of Answers
I like the simplicity. 17
The flip type is easier to watch. 7
The flip type is fun to watch. 2
Flip
The airport type makes me feel rushed. 2
The flip type is better for learning many
1
words and idioms.
The airport type is better for learning many
3
words and idioms.
The airport type is fun to watch. 3
Airport I like the simplicity. 2
When I watched the flip type, I was
1
distracted by the rotation of flips.
“Mac for every student ?” by luc legay http://www.flickr.com/photos/luc/2944876508/
Friday, December 3, 2010

10. User Impressions
Which device do you want to use: PC or iPhone?
PC
14%
iPhone
86%
“Mac for every student ?” by luc legay
http://www.flickr.com/photos/luc/2944876508/
Friday, December 3, 2010

11. User Impressions
Do you want to use iColl when it becomes available?
No
4%
No Opinion
17%
Yes
79%
“Mac for every student ?” by luc legay
http://www.flickr.com/photos/luc/2944876508/
Friday, December 3, 2010

12. Users’ Impression
What kinds of functions do you want in iColl?
- Add L1 translation.
- Add a STOP button.
- Present sound files together.
- Randomize the presentation.
- Add a self-test function.
- Mark unlearned collocations.
- Present collocations at the user's own pace.
- Indicate the degree of importance of each collocation.
“Mac for every student ?” by luc legay
http://www.flickr.com/photos/luc/2944876508/
Friday, December 3, 2010