Engineering and Project Manager Collaboration Expands Virtual Learning
Faculty Mentor Name
Heather Marriott, Reginald Parker
Format Preference
Poster
Abstract
Lunar Languages is an application developed by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University upper-level software engineering students to provide an interactive and fun way to learn spoken languages and computer science components, including Python coding and vocabulary, Russian language vocabulary, and Mandarin vocabulary terms. Lunar Languages promotes educational growth via a hand-held, interactive gaming interface designed to promote multi-purpose learning with endless applications. Students from Software Engineering and Games and Simulation partnered with project managers from Global Security and Intelligence who earned the Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPM) to expand vocabulary, and develop graphics and support systems of the application. This application provides students of all majors and levels with free access to a digital database of vocabulary terms via gamification interface, promoting memorization and practical language-learning via participation in augmented reality, accessible on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Recently, software developers added Russian language vocabulary, randomized questions presented to the user, added pinch and zoom functions, implemented sounds for correct answers, and created a high-level class diagram for developers to understand the app processes. Further development includes collaboration with the COE to expand code for Mandarin vocabulary, expand map support to increase the accessibility and range of the application, and update the sims and graphics designs for the app. Collaboration between project managers and the COE allows students to create a realistic plan to expand the digital infrastructure of this app and design diverse educational resources for individuals studying linguistics and computer science at all levels.
Engineering and Project Manager Collaboration Expands Virtual Learning
Lunar Languages is an application developed by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University upper-level software engineering students to provide an interactive and fun way to learn spoken languages and computer science components, including Python coding and vocabulary, Russian language vocabulary, and Mandarin vocabulary terms. Lunar Languages promotes educational growth via a hand-held, interactive gaming interface designed to promote multi-purpose learning with endless applications. Students from Software Engineering and Games and Simulation partnered with project managers from Global Security and Intelligence who earned the Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPM) to expand vocabulary, and develop graphics and support systems of the application. This application provides students of all majors and levels with free access to a digital database of vocabulary terms via gamification interface, promoting memorization and practical language-learning via participation in augmented reality, accessible on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Recently, software developers added Russian language vocabulary, randomized questions presented to the user, added pinch and zoom functions, implemented sounds for correct answers, and created a high-level class diagram for developers to understand the app processes. Further development includes collaboration with the COE to expand code for Mandarin vocabulary, expand map support to increase the accessibility and range of the application, and update the sims and graphics designs for the app. Collaboration between project managers and the COE allows students to create a realistic plan to expand the digital infrastructure of this app and design diverse educational resources for individuals studying linguistics and computer science at all levels.