What is the effect of backchanneling on human-computer dialog, and how should such effects be measured? We present experiments designed to evaluate the immediate effects of backchanneling on computer-assisted oral reading tutoring. These experiments are implemented in a reading tutor that listens to children read aloud, and helps them learn to read. As a byproduct of designing, conducting, and evaluating these experiments, we are able to describe some unique methodological challenges in evaluating the effects of low-level turn taking dialog behavior.
Cite as: Aist, G., Mostow, J. (1999) Measuring the effects of backchanneling in computerized oral reading tutoring. Proc. ETRW on Dialogue and Prosody, 175-180
@inproceedings{aist99_diapro,
author={Greg Aist and Jack Mostow},
title={{Measuring the effects of backchanneling in computerized oral reading tutoring}},
year=1999,
booktitle={Proc. ETRW on Dialogue and Prosody},
pages={175--180}
}