Embedding Speech Technology into Intelligent Tutoring Systems Using the CloudCAST Speech Technology Platform

摘要

The paper introduces CloudCAST, a novel solution for making speech technology tools available to developers of speech-enabled applications, including intelligent tutoring systems (ITSs). The historical goal of fully integrating speech into ITSs is considered in the current context. Benefits of speech technology as they relate to ITSs are highlighted and a method for making these tools available to users with no speech technology expertise, through a remotely-located cloud-based platform is proposed. The challenges and opportunities are discussed with a view to reviving the interest of the developers of ITSs.