no code implementations • EACL (HCINLP) 2021 • Casey Kennington, Jerry Alan Fails, Katherine Landau Wright, Maria Soledad Pera
Given the more widespread nature of natural language interfaces, it is increasingly important to understand who are accessing those interfaces, and how those interfaces are being used.
no code implementations • 29 Aug 2023 • Garrett Allen, Katherine Landau Wright, Jerry Alan Fails, Casey Kennington, Maria Soledad Pera
We introduce a novel re-ranking model that aims to augment the functionality of standard search engines to support classroom search activities for children (ages 6 to 11).
no code implementations • 23 Feb 2023 • Casey Kennington, Jerry Alan Fails, Katherine Landau Wright, Maria Soledad Pera
Using online information discovery as a case study, in this position paper we discuss the need to design, develop, and deploy (conversational) agents that can -- non-intrusively -- guide children in their quest for online resources rather than simply finding resources for them.
no code implementations • 7 May 2021 • Garrett Allen, Katherine Landau Wright, Jerry Alan Fails, Casey Kennington, Maria Soledad Pera
In this paper, we argue for the need to broaden the research focus to include teachers and how search technology can aid them.
no code implementations • LREC 2020 • Brody Downs, Oghenemaro Anuyah, Aprajita Shukla, Jerry Alan Fails, Sole Pera, Katherine Wright, Casey Kennington
For help with their spelling errors, children often turn to spellcheckers integrated in software applications like word processors and search engines.