This study aims to investigate the effect of a smart mirror on creating an engaging EFL children’s language learning environment. The smart mirror is a next-generation display that incorporates a specially processed mirror as part of the smart home-based Internet of Things (IoT) concept. By taking advantage of the familiarity of mirrors in daily life, the smart mirror can be easily installed on any wall and provides a diverse array of functions and applications. For this study, the researchers developed a smart mirror as a natural object for use in children's educational environments. Additionally, a voice chatbot was specifically designed for children and optimized for use with smart mirrors. The combination of the chatbot program and smart mirror is expected to provide greater accessibility and authenticity compared to any other speaking programs for children. Playing with smart mirror chatbot children can learn English with enthusiasm, feeling as if they are conversing with a real friend while looking into the mirror at eye level. In this ongoing project, the smart mirror chatbot was implemented into a kindergarten language program with 15 six-year-old Korean children for 4 weeks to examine its effectiveness in terms of the young participants’ interaction behavior, learning motivation, and language achievement. The presenters will demonstrate how to use the smart mirror-based chatbot and report the results of children's English-speaking experiences.

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Abstract Summary
This study aims to investigate the effect of a smart mirror on creating an engaging EFL children’s language learning environment. For this study, the researchers developed a smart mirror as a natural object for use in children's educational environments. Additionally, a voice chatbot was specifically designed for children and optimized for use with smart mirrors. The combination of the chatbot program and smart mirror is expected to provide greater accessibility and authenticity compared to any other speaking programs for children. Playing with smart mirror chatbot children can learn English with enthusiasm, feeling as if they are conversing with a real friend while looking into the mirror at eye level. In this ongoing project, the smart mirror chatbot was implemented into a kindergarten language program with 15 six-year-old Korean children for 4 weeks to examine its effectiveness in terms of the young participants’ interaction behavior, learning motivation, and language achievement.

Authors:
Sungsook Lee, University of Chung-Ang, South Korea
Heyoung Kim, University of Chung-Ang, South Korea

About the Presenter(s)
Ms Sungsook Lee is a University Doctoral Student at University of Chung-Ang in South Korea

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