Computer supported ubiquitous learning environment for vocabulary learning using RFID tags

Abstract

This paper describes a computer-assisted language learning (CALL) in a ubiquitous computing environment. The environment, called TANGO (Tag Added learNinG Objects) system, detects the objects around the learner using WID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags, and provides the learner the right information for language learning. This system supports learning in daily life with PDA (personal digital assistant) beyond web based education with desktop computers. In the experiment, the learner played the game of TANGO, and was very interested in this system. © 2005 by International Federation for Information Processing.