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Chen, Jen Jun; Yang, Shu Ching – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2016
This case study investigated the effectiveness of the United Beyond Our Diversity (UBOD) project for the development of language skills and intercultural communicative competence (including attitudes, knowledge, skills, and critical intercultural awareness) in Taiwanese seventh grade learners. The learners' attitudes and evaluations of UBOD were…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Case Studies, Internet, Multicultural Education
Vandergrift, Larry – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2015
The "Diplôme d'études de langue française" (DELF) has recently gained attention in Canada for its potential as a national French second language (FSL) proficiency test. This article explores the perceptions of students, teachers, and parents in various school jurisdictions across Canada on a range of issues related to the DELF test and…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, French, Language Tests, Language Proficiency
Schuetze, Ulf; Weimer-Stuckmann, Gerlinde – CALICO Journal, 2010
This article presents the concept development, research programming, and learning design of a lexical processing web application, Virtual Vocabulary, which was developed using theories in both cognitive psychology and second language acquisition (SLA). It is being tested with first-year students of German at the University of Victoria in Canada,…
Descriptors: Intervals, Second Language Learning, Concept Formation, Foreign Countries
Parks, Susan – Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics / Revue canadienne de linguistique appliquee, 2010
Within teacher education programs, the use of discussion forums offers potential for creating learning communities whereby participants can negotiate meaning and engage in knowledge construction (Lock, 2006; Murphy, 2000). To this end, the present article draws on the findings of a larger research project which focused on a discussion forum…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Practicums, Teacher Education Programs, Interviews
Alderson, J. Charles – Language Testing, 2009
In this article, the author reviews the TOEFL iBT which is the latest version of the TOEFL, whose history stretches back to 1961. The TOEFL iBT was introduced in the USA, Canada, France, Germany and Italy in late 2005. Currently the TOEFL test is offered in two testing formats: (1) Internet-based testing (iBT); and (2) paper-based testing (PBT).…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Writing Tests, Listening Comprehension Tests, Test Reviews
Peters, Martine; Weinberg, Alysse; Sarma, Nandini; Frankoff, Mary – CALICO Journal, 2011
This article presents student perceptions about different types of web-based activities used to seek information for French language learning. Group interviews were conducted with 71 students in five Canadian universities to elicit data on their use of the Internet for information-seeking activities. These students use the Web for three main…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Seeking, French, Learning Activities

Birch, Gary; Matas, Cristina Poyatos – Babel, 1999
Discusses a research project that aims to study the grammatical development of two groups of language immersion students, one that is participating in an Internet project involving collaboration with learners in France and Canada, and another that is exposed to the teaching of grammar that has been integrated with content area studies. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Foreign Countries, Grammar, Immersion Programs

Murphy, Elizabeth – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2002
Presents findings of a study of teachers' beliefs about teaching and learning French as a second or foreign language using the Internet. An international, online discussion list and an open-ended questionnaire provided an opportunity for teachers to talk about their experiences with the new tools of the Internet. Challenges related to the teaching…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, French, Internet, Questionnaires

Bougaieff, Andre – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1999
Describes a project designed to make second language reading more pleasurable, noting how computers can help students achieve this goal. The researcher used HyperCard to create reading software with translations appearing in pop-up windows, allowing students to read text with minimal interruption. Students reacted positively to the software, and…
Descriptors: College Students, Foreign Countries, French, Higher Education

Skourtou, Eleni – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2002
Outlines the basic theoretical principles underlining a sister-class project undertaken between schools in Canada and Greece. The objectives of the project, the problems that arose during the implementation as well as the outcomes thus far are discussed. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Cultural Awareness, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries

Tremblay, Roger – Mosaic: A Journal for Language Teachers, 1996
Describes some aspects of the Internet that might be used in the professional development of language teachers, with particular reference to teachers in Canada. The article notes that teachers can attend cyberschool, use cybereferences and converse with cyberpals. To effectively use the Net, teachers must develop an effective search strategy.…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Foreign Countries, Internet, Language Teachers
Carey, Stephen; Crittenden, Elizabeth – 2000
Higher literacy needs and global communication technologies such as the Internet require that students worldwide develop academic level mastery of international languages. However, while school and university second language programs are frequently able to help students achieve mastery of the basic interpersonal communications skill level of a…
Descriptors: College Programs, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Mail
Baptista Nunes, Miguel, Ed.; McPherson, Maggie, Ed. – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
These proceedings contain the papers of the International Conference e-Learning 2014, which was organised by the International Association for Development of the Information Society and is part of the Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems (Lisbon, Portugal July 15-19, 2014). The e-Learning 2014 conference aims to address the…
Descriptors: Conference Papers, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
Vocational Training Council (Hong Kong). – 2000
This document contains 123 papers from an international conference on vocational education and training (VET) for lifelong learning in the information era. The papers focus on the following themes: (1) societal and ethical issues; (2) human resource development and personnel training; (3) international issues; (4) information technology in VET;…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Academic Standards, Adult Learning, Alternative Assessment