Naatosi Fish


2024

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Cloud-based Platform for Indigenous Language Sound Education
Min Chen | Chris Lee | Naatosi Fish | Mizuki Miyashita | James Randall
Proceedings of the Seventh Workshop on the Use of Computational Methods in the Study of Endangered Languages

Blackfoot is challenging for English speaking instructors and learners to acquire because it exhibits unique pitch patterns. This study presents MeTILDA (Melodic Transcription in Language Documentation and Application) as a solution to teaching pitch patterns distinct from English. Specifically, we explore ways to improve data visualization through a visualized pronunciation teaching guide called Pitch Art. The working materials can be downloaded or stored in the cloud for further use and collaboration. These features are aimed to facilitate teachers in developing curriculum for learning pronunciation, and provide students with an interactive and integrative learning environment to better understand Blackfoot language and pronunciation.