Contextually appropriate content to support understanding unfamiliar word(s)

The broad objective is to develop (or investigate the feasibility of developing) a

prototype software module that can be used in one or more of goQ (Quillsoft Ltd .)

software products for when a user initiates a word or phrasal lookup within some text.

During reading or writing , the module provides contextually appropriate content that

supports the user in understanding the unfamiliar word or phrase. The module may

provide one or more of the following : a definition, usage examples, andlor synonym(s)

for a search word or phrase. The application of this technology is to assist individuals

with a broad range of reading and writing difficulties, such as those individuals who

have learning disabilities, those individuals who are second language learners, and

those individuals who are emergent readers.

Faculty Supervisor:

Graeme Hirst

Student:

Partner:

Quillsoft

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Education; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

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