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Sheridan, James – CALICO Journal, 1983
Considering the computer as a collaborator rather than a machine, it is encouraged that those in the humanities and the arts fields take advantage of the great potential that artificial intelligence can offer. Stresses that unless deliberately restricted, the computer is an inherently interdisciplinary medium, and capable of interacting with any…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Activities, Error Analysis (Language), Humanities
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Borchardt, Frank L. – Unterrichtspraxis, 1984
An American professor of German recounts his experience getting his university to acquire the necessary computer equipment for computer-assisted foreign language instruction. Such difficulties as acquiring funding, developing an actual program in German, reworking the program, and finally, "selling" the idea to the other language professors, are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Creative Activities, German
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Cranen, B.; And Others – System, 1984
Describes the development and evaluation of machinery for the visual feedback of intonation at the Institute for Phonetics, Nijmegen (The Netherlands). In terms of possible applications to second language language learning, equipment such as a pitch visualizer could assist the teaching of pronunciation and intonation, as well as be incorporated…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Activities, Foreign Countries, Intonation
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Lines, Vardell; Martin, Dennis – CALICO Journal, 1983
Designed to assist those teachers without a technical background, CAI TOOLKIT was developed to help with computer-assisted language instruction programs. By giving commands in English, the system, consisting of six tools, has been greatly simplified for learning. In addition, the graphic capabilities of the system have been found to work well with…
Descriptors: Arabic, Audiovisual Aids, Chinese, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Thrush, Jo Ann P.; Thrush, Randolph S. – Modern Language Journal, 1984
In order to avoid the early problems of computer assisted instruction and the language lab, and to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency of student learning, foreign language teachers need to become proficient in the following three areas: (1) computer literacy; (2) software literacy; and (3) application literacy. (SL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Creative Activities, Educational Technology
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Morrison, Donald W. – System, 1984
Describes a software package for computer-assisted language learning, designed to put the text handling and "number crunching" capabilities of the microcomputer to use in the foreign language classroom. Done in ways compatible with the learner's own natural needs and strategies, it also gives the classroom teacher a significant degree of control…
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Activities, Educational Games
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Reed, Mary Jac M.; Smith, Lynn H. – CALICO Journal, 1983
When developing large computer-assisted instructional (CAI) courseware packages, it is suggested that there be more attentive planning to the overall package design before actual lesson development is begun. This process has been simplified by modifying the systems approach used to develop single CAI lessons, followed by planning for the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Activities, Modern Language Curriculum, Second Language Instruction
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Ruschoff, Bernd – CALICO Journal, 1984
Presents a research project focusing on the problem of linking computer-based materials with the teaching unit as a whole. Describes the kind of programs developed at the University of Wuppertal, which is one of the few places in Germany currently investigating various approaches to computer assisted language learning. (SL)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Activities, Educational Technology
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Chapelle, Carol; Jamieson, Joan – CALICO Journal, 1983
Stresses importance of student input in field of computer-assisted language instruction. Provides an overview of student input, its recognition, and some uses of its recognition. By understanding the potential of student-computer interaction, those who are considering the computer for use in their foreign language curriculum may be able to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Context Clues, Creative Activities, Learning Motivation
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Paramskas, D.M. – CALICO Journal, 1983
Presents essential principles to consider when designing free-form remedial/tutorial program courseware for second language learning. They include: (1) adaptability, in terms of instruction requirements and user population needs; (2) user-friendliness, to reduce machine-induced fears; (3) sophistication in error analysis; and (4) flexibility, to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Activities, Error Analysis (Language), French