Tag: code
Our Brains Interpret Coding Differently from Language
A new study out of MIT reports that brains interpret computer code differently from non-digital languages. According to the study, neuroscientists have found that while our brains activate the general-purpose brain network while interpreting...
Codeswitching Easier to Turn On
Research into the neurological activity required to switch between languages is providing new insights into the nature of bilingualism.
“A remarkable feature of multilingual individuals is their ability to quickly and accurately switch back and...
Indian Bilinguals Humanizing Virtual Assistants
To improve the functionality of Cortana, its voice-powered virtual assistant, Microsoft is turning to bilinguals. Of specific interest is the practice of code...
Building to Code
Virginia “Jenny” Williams uses assessment and scaffolding to support the five stages of second-language acquisition
Academic language is a necessity to convey mastery of academic content for all students, but it is especially important that...