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Geraghty, Barbara; Quinn, Ann Marcus – ReCALL, 2009
As Japanese uses three writing systems (hiragana, katakana, and the ideograms known as kanji), and as materials in the target language include all three, it is a major challenge to learn to read and write quickly. This paper focuses on interactive multi-media methods of teaching Japanese reading which foster learner autonomy. As little has been…
Descriptors: Interaction, Comparative Analysis, Independent Study, Japanese
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Ganesan, Nanda – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2008
A survey of hardware and software technologies was conducted to identify suitable technologies for the development of instructional modules representing various instructional approaches. The approaches modeled were short PowerPoint presentations, chalk-and-talk type of lectures and software tutorials. The survey focused on identifying application…
Descriptors: Multimedia Materials, Learning Experience, Teaching Methods, Learning Modules
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Gardner, John – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1998
Describes "DotsPlus," a tactile font set that allows computers to print documents in any language which uses the Roman alphabet in tactile form. DotsPlus overcomes such Braille problems as code translation, Braille numbers, exotic symbols, and symbols out of context. A new printing technology (TIGER--Tactile Graphics Embosser) produces DotsPlus…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Blindness, Braille, Computer Interfaces
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Leventhal, Jay D.; Earl, Crista L. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1998
Evaluates outSPOKEN, a Windows 95 screen reader for people with visual disabilities. Evaluates the program for installation and documentation (good), Word 97 (good), WordPerfect 8.0 (less than good), and Internet Explorer and Navigator (a little less than good). Provides specific suggestions for improving performance and steps for selecting a…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Peripherals, Computer Software Evaluation