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| Foreign Language Annals | 8 |
Author
| Garrett, Nina, Ed. | 3 |
| Hart, Robert S., Ed. | 3 |
| Garrett, Nina | 2 |
| Hart, Robert S. | 2 |
| Garret, Nina | 1 |
| Goldfield, Joel D. | 1 |
| Raschio, Richard A. | 1 |
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| Information Analyses | 8 |
| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Non-Print Media | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedGarrett, Nina; Hart, Robert S. – Foreign Language Annals, 1988
A review of the APPLE MACINTOSH-compatible software "Conjugate! Spanish," intended to drill Spanish verb forms, points out its strengths (error feedback, user manual, user interface, and feature control) and its weaknesses (pedagogical approach). (CB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Pattern Drills (Language), Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewedGarret, Nina; Hart, Robert S. – Foreign Language Annals, 1989
A review of "Using Computers in the Language Classroom" highlights the textbook's user-friendly perspective, clear language, and strong and consistent emphasis on using the computer, rather than on machinery or concepts. The textbook includes invaluable suggestions for software management. (CB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Second Language Instruction, Textbook Evaluation
Peer reviewedGarrett, Nina, Ed.; Hart, Robert S., Ed. – Foreign Language Annals, 1986
"Juegos comunicativos," a software program designed for use with the Apple IIe, IIc, or II+, emphasizes "communicative" computer-assisted Spanish language learning through five educational games. The program uses Spanish vocabulary and structures to solve "problems" rather than the standard drill-and-practice format.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Games, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedGarrett, Nina, Ed.; Hart, Robert S., Ed. – Foreign Language Annals, 1988
Describes and reviews "systeme-D," a foreign language microcomputer software package that provides support for composition writing in French. The software's pedagogical philosophy, programming, usability, technical ease, teaching use, intended audience, learning use, and related research are discussed. (CB)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, French
Peer reviewedGoldfield, Joel D. – Foreign Language Annals, 1989
Two components of Scenario, a computer program designed for instructional use, are reviewed, and their applications are discussed. Without learning a programing language, teachers and students can author lessons or presentation materials, including color or monochrome text, graphics, and sound. The program is adaptable to foreign language…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware
Peer reviewedGarrett, Nina, Ed.; Hart, Robert S., Ed. – Foreign Language Annals, 1986
"Morgens geht Fritz zur Schule" is a software tutorial and drill program, designed for use with the Apple II computer, which provides practice with German prepositions for students in a beginning German language course. (CB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Peer reviewedGarrett, Nina; And Others – Foreign Language Annals, 1985
Reviews some word processing programs that facilitate the writing task. These programs cover the following areas: 1) spelling; 2) punctuation and style; 3) thesauruses; 4) sexist language; 5) text and author statistics; 6) footnotes; 7) indexes; and 8) bibliography. Also provides an outline of the "Computer Education Assistance Act" of 1985 (S.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Editing, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedRaschio, Richard A. – Foreign Language Annals, 1986
Reviews concepts which form the basis for a communicative approach to foreign language software design. Examples of communicative program formats, the role of Local Area Networks, and teachers' roles in designing and implementing such software are also discussed. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Interaction
