A new starring role for video captions: Language learning
Want to learn a new language? Try watching videos in that language with the captions turned on—and slow down the speed.
Want to learn a new language? Try watching videos in that language with the captions turned on—and slow down the speed.
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A new study from the University of Georgia aims to improve how we evaluate children's creativity through human ratings and through artificial intelligence.
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Education
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Education
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