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Sanders, Ruth H. – Unterrichtspraxis, 1984
Describes a computer game designed for students of German, which uses techniques of artificial intelligence to create a model of language understanding by computer in an adventure game set in Berlin. In addition to providing a concrete means for testing students' language understanding, the game is a useful, highly motivating, learning mode. (SL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Games, German, Higher Education
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Blomeyer, Jr., Robert L. – CALICO Journal, 1984
Suggests that effects of microcomputers on foreign language learning and education depends to a large extent on social and educational contexts within which they are imbedded. It is maintained that teachers themselves are the ultimate agents of educational improvement and change and thus must be continually provided with information and resources…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Grammar, Modern Language Curriculum
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Keane, J. A.; Nkwenti-Azeh, B.; Singleton, J. A. – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1997
Analyzes the design requirements of a multimedia conceptual dictionary, drawing on research identifying the role of the conceptual dictionary in native language vocabulary acquisition. The article considers both the traditional role of the dictionary in language learning and that of the conceptual dictionary and how this role can be supported by…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Formation, Dictionaries, French
Leung, Kei Wai; Maciejewski, Anthony A. – 1990
The Nihongo tutorial system is an intelligent tutorial system designed to use a computer to assist scientists and engineers in developing reading competence in technical Japanese. It consists of three applications: the Nihongo Tutor, which provides useful information about an article (translation, syntax, pronunciation) to help understand the text…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Japanese, Languages for Special Purposes, Reading Comprehension
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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
Kachru, Yamuna; And Others – Studies in Language Learning, 1981
Computer-assisted instruction for Hindi courses at the University of Illinois is described in relation to the technical aspects of programming Hindi on the PLATO system and the curriculum components. The program focuses on review of the materials already covered in class and building understanding of a number of grammatical constructions by using…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Display Systems, Grammar
Dawson, Clayton; Provenzano, Nolen – Studies in Language Learning, 1981
Situation comedy (sitcom) dialogs that are included in PLATO lessons for first year Russian students are described. These comprehension exercises make use of both the touch panel and the audio capabilities of PLATO. The sitcom dialogs were written by a native speaker of Russian and are based on the vocabulary in the textbook plus a small number of…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, College Second Language Programs, Comedy, Computer Assisted Instruction
Scanlan, Richard – Studies in Language Learning, 1981
Computer assisted instruction in Latin and in English vocabulary development, which is used at the University of Illinois-Urbana, is described. The computer portion of the beginning Latin course consists of 40 lessons which provide drill and practice in vocabulary, morphology, and syntax. The program can be used either as a classroom supplement or…
Descriptors: College English, College Second Language Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Diagnosis
Sherwood, Judith – Studies in Language Learning, 1981
A summary is presented of types of Esperanto materials available on PLATO--a general overview section, a picture introduction, lessons that accompany a textbook, vocabulary drills, crossword puzzles, dictation drills, reading practice, and a concentration game. The general overview lesson gives a comprehensive summary of the history and…
Descriptors: Artificial Languages, Artificial Speech, College Second Language Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction
Sayers, Dennis – 1984
This manual is designed to provide bilingual educators with information concerning the realistic potential of microcomputers in vocational education programs. Discussed first are the benefits, limitations, and hardware configurations of computer-assisted language learning (CALL). The next chapter deals with courseware and instructional management…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Bilingual Education, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Cole, Peter; And Others – Studies in Language Learning, 1981
The use of PLATO computer assisted instructional materials to teach Modern Hebrew at the University of Illinois is considered. To enable students to progress toward competency with the full range of styles in use in Israel including conversation, journalistic, and literary Hebrew, an emphasis is placed on informal spoken Hebrew during the first…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Games
Rogow, Sally M. – 1997
This book is intended to help primary grade teachers teach children with disabilities or other special needs to learn to read and write together with their peers. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of literacy. The first chapter discusses emergent literacy and highlights strategies to help children find meaning and relevance in print…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Beginning Reading, Classroom Techniques, Communication Disorders
Knibbeler, Wil, Ed.; Bernards, Marij, Ed. – 1984
Topics covered in papers presented at an international meeting on foreign language methodology include the following: how to sort out the new approaches to foreign language teaching methods; unconscious assimilation in foreign language learning; the lack of concrete answers arrived at during this meeting; methodological considerations in applying…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Kitao, S. Kathleen; Kitao, Kenji – 1999
English is not the most widely spoken language in the world, but it is the most widely used by non-native speakers, making the teaching of English as a Second Language a very important endeavor. This book provides an overview of English language teaching, giving the reader a general background on the issues related to language…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Resources, Educational Technology
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