AI-Supported, VR-Based German Language Learning for Future Professionals
Project Description
Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Alice Gruber, a professor in the Faculty of Applied Humanities and Natural Sciences, customized AI-supported VR scenarios are being developed for various professional fields. In particular, the research examines the role that linguistic support measures (scaffolding) and AI chatbots with regional accents play in VR for learning outcomes, as well as how VR designs—including optimized text presentation—can enhance reading proficiency in technical language.
The findings will be directly applied and implemented in vocational education curricula and will refine the design principles for future immersive learning offerings. The project is funded by the DFG for three years.
Additional Information
Project description on the DFG website
Contact
| Prof. Dr. Alice Gruber | |
| Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication Liberal Arts and Sciences School of Business | |
| Phone: +49821 5586 2994 | |
| alice.gruber@tha.de | |
Project Partners
Research Associates
Sarah Bischoff and Laura Mayr
External Partner
: IHK Academy Swabia
, Augsburg-West
Campus, Ulmer Straße 60
, 86156 Augsburg
UniTyLab – Usability and Interaction Technology Laboratory – Heilbronn University
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerrit Meixner
, Mario Schwarz