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VIDYA: A Situated CALL Environment.
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Kumar, Vivekanandan Suresh; And Others – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1997
Presents a situated based computer-assisted language learning system named VIDYA. The principles discussed include use of mastery learning in the situated learning context, student modeling of language constructs, dynamic courseware presentation and a generic courseware evaluation technique. Summarizes the present status of VIDYA. (24 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Context Effect, Courseware, Databases
Toward an Ontological Approach in Goal-Oriented Language Courseware Design and Its Implications for Technology-Independent Content Structuring
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Colpaert, Jozef – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2006
The term "design" is being understood more and more as a methodological process, together with its acceptance as the result of such a process. As a process, it is a stage in the courseware engineering life cycle which primarily focuses on rendering the development process more effective and on enhancing the qualities of the finished system,…
Descriptors: Courseware, Computer Assisted Instruction, Instructional Development, Instructional Effectiveness
Company-Specific Language Courseware: Bellingua and Linguatex as Case Studies.
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Heughebaert, Els; Troubleyn, Katrien – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1996
Emphasizes that as an answer to the demand of companies desiring to optimize their internal and external multilingual communication, the Didascalia center started the development of company-specific language courseware. Presents an overview of how Didascalia specified an answer to that demand and developed a solution. (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Computer Software Development, Course Content, Courseware
From Working Hypotheses to Development: The LISA Platform.
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Colpaert, Jozef – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1996
Discusses a computer-assisted language learning model developed by the Didascalia center designed to comply with as many Belgian criteria as possible and based on contents and events in an object-oriented approach. Describes how the didacteme as basic object can enhance learner-content interaction and how this approach can lead to a new platform…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Role Reversal Call at Coventry University.
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Smith, Gordon; And Others – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1997
Drawing from a project at Coventry University (England), this article discusses innovative ways to exploit computer-assisted language learning (CALL) methods in the classroom. Particular focus is on Role Reversal, an approach that transforms students into designers of their own courseware as a means of addressing the problem of grammar…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
The Lom Approach--a Call for Concern?
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Armitage, Nicholas; Bowerman, Chris – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2005
The LOM (Learning Object Model) approach to courseware design seems to be driven by a desire to increase access to education as well as use technology to enable a higher staff-student ratio than is currently possible. The LOM standard involves the use of standard metadata descriptions of content and adaptive content engines to deliver the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Language Teachers, Internet, Copyrights