Virtual reality application integrated with learning analytics for enhancing English pronunciation: A conceptual framework

Abstract

English pronunciation is a key component for speaking a good English language. In particular, an individual who can pronounce correctly can communicate and express their ideas clearly with others in daily life. However, from literatures, public speaking anxiety and communication problems because of pronunciation problem still happen among some students. Moreover, previous studies also reported the usefulness of Virtual Reality (VR) application and learning analytics for enhancing the English learning performance of students. Thus, this paper aims to introduce a conceptual framework of VR application (VR Talk) integrated with learning analytics to assist students in improving their English pronunciation. The design of VR application (VR Talk) integrated with learning analytics for enhancing students' English pronunciation are also demonstrated in this paper. Several implications of this VR application (VR Talk) integrated with learning analytics are explained. It is believed that through the usage of such VR application, students are expected to make improvement on the clear pronunciation in English language, to build their confidence and to improve their speaking skill. This VR Talk will also help to bring students into digital world to catering for the demands of 21st century education.