Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to present a new digital tool for writing dictation which
can be used as an effective teaching technique in English language classes because
it creates an optimal learning environment in the digital age. The first part of the
paper provides an overview of theoretical interpretations on the importance of using
the dictation as a writing technique in foreign language classes, after which a new
digital solution is presented. The presented digital platform for dictation writing
allows users, both students and teachers, to install and use this feature without
additional complications. The new platform is implemented in Python using the
Flask web application framework, and it provides a single interface through which
users can access and manipulate dictation related entities. Teachers can perform
CRUD operations for entities such as students, groups, dictations, submissions.
The automatic grading is implemented in this platform by utilizing the longest
common sequence algorithm to compare the original dictation transcript with
the student submitted text. In that way grading is done automatically, providing
complete objectivity without the need to manually search for errors within each
submission. The advantage of this platform is seen in the fact that traditional language
learning techniques are being modernised and thus completely integrated
in the new digital teaching era.
CITATION:
IEEE format
R. Suzić, I. Radosavljević, “Dictation Software Development and its Application,” in Sinteza 2021 - International Scientific Conference on Information Technology and Data Related Research, Belgrade, Singidunum University, Serbia, 2021, pp. 264-269. doi:10.15308/Sinteza-2021-264-269
APA format
Suzić, R., Radosavljević, I. (2021). Dictation Software Development and its Application. Paper presented at Sinteza 2021 - International Scientific Conference on Information Technology and Data Related Research. doi:10.15308/Sinteza-2021-264-269