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Chinnery, George M. – Language Learning & Technology, 2006
Practically since their availability, a succession of audiovisual recording devices (e.g., reel-to-reel, VCRs, PCs) has been used to capture language samples, and myriad playback and broadcast devices (e.g., phonographs, radios, televisions) have provided access to authentic speech samples. The espousal of audiolingual theory in the 1950s brought…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Language Laboratories, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods
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Quinn, Robert A. – ADFL Bulletin, 1994
Ways that the language laboratory can help meet the needs of department chairs, faculty members, and students are discussed. The use of media in teaching, planning new laboratories, coordinating coursework and labwork, and keep current are covered. A description of the Millsaps College lab and sources of information are appended. (Contains 30…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Department Heads, Electronic Classrooms, Higher Education
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Bakker, Connie – IALL Journal of Language Learning Technologies, 1992
After a brief review of trends in language labs, the history of Wisconsin's Learning Support Services (LSS) lab, which grew into an independent department serving all foreign languages, is traced. Its evolution included the development of an extensive library, audio studio, video service, and special cataloging and outreach system. (11 references)…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Electronic Classrooms, Higher Education, Language Laboratories
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Weinstein, Allen – CALICO Journal, 1987
Describes spatial and sequential learning strategies and how they affect student performance and progress in second-language learning. Briefly describes a test identifying preferred style. Suggests how instructors can then individualize instruction. Outlines the way VOCAL, a multilingual authoring system, can be used in a language laboratory for…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware