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Schulze, Mathias; Liebscher, Grit – CALICO Journal, 2010
The development of both the materials for an intermediate-level hybrid German writing course and the software in a virtual learning environment for the course may be viewed as activity systems. Viewing the individual components of each system as interrelated enables us to conceptualize the complexities of the development process, which goes well…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Material Development, Courseware, German
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Bush, Michael D. – CALICO Journal, 2010
The development of online learning materials is a complex and expensive process that can benefit from the application of consistent and organized principles of instructional design. This article discusses the development at Brigham Young University of the online portion of a one-semester course in Swahili using the ADDIE Model (Analysis, Design,…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, African Languages, Instructional Design, Online Courses
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Cooke-Plagwitz, Jessamine – CALICO Journal, 2008
Multiuser virtual environments (MUVEs) are quickly gaining importance as tools for foreign language instruction by promoting collaboration and social presence in a lifelike 3-D environment. One of the largest and fastest growing of these MUVEs is Linden Lab's "Second Life" (SL). With an international membership of over 9,000,000 residents, SL is…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Trend Analysis
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Frommer, Judith; Foelsche, Otmar K. E. – CALICO Journal, 1999
Describes the development of "SuperMacLang, the 1990s version of the MacLang authoring system. An analysis of various features of the program explains the ways in which certain aspects of collaboration and funding affected developer and programming decisions. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
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Houston, Tony – CALICO Journal, 2007
With the advent of web-based programs that automate the scoring of exercises, materials are now being developed from the outset with the capabilities of the web in mind. Materials developed without consideration of the web's capabilities, on the other hand, must be retrofitted. Texts that are retrofitted to the web have the advantage of being…
Descriptors: Internet, Web Based Instruction, Web Sites, Courseware
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Choi, Soo-Young – CALICO Journal, 1986
Examines the Component Display Theory and its use in designing a goal-oriented computer-assisted language instruction and in quantifying the effectiveness of the instruction as a preliminary evaluation tool. (SED)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Evaluation, Courseware, Evaluation Methods
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Bickes, Gerhard; Scott, Andrew – CALICO Journal, 1989
Provides an overview of the erroneous expectations of many educators toward computer-assisted language learning (CALL). A realistic assessment of CALL capabilities is offered, and the specific functions and the versatile role of CALL when used in conjunction with other teaching tools is demonstrated. Specific examples from the Macintosh Private…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Teachers
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Sanne, Signe Marie – CALICO Journal, 1993
Results of a two-year project (L'Italiano interattivo) conducted in collaboration with the Norwegian Computing Centre for the Humanities to produce learner-directed Italian courseware are reported. The SuperCard-developed program allows students to work with video, exercises, grammar, dictionary, or transcripts. (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Foreign Countries
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Fischer, Robert; Farris, Michael – CALICO Journal, 1999
Describes the genesis of the Libra authoring system and provides a detailed view of the design of a courseware program created by means of it. Lessons learned during the dissemination of the authoring system underscore the needs for more in-depth understanding of instructional design and the implementation of pedagogical principles by faculty…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Multimedia Materials
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Hubbard, Philip – CALICO Journal, 1988
Describes an alternative approach to evaluation of computer assisted language learning software in the form of a flexible three-component framework. The approach targets operational description, teacher fit, and learner fit, from which teachers can develop their own evaluation procedures. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Material Evaluation
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Hendricks, Harold H. – CALICO Journal, 1993
Over the past decade, Brigham Young University has developed many interactive videodisc programs for personalized foreign language instruction, from early prototypal projects to current HyperCard and Toolbook packages. A broad description of the different models, their variations, and their implementation is provided. (Contains seven references.)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Higher Education, Humanities Instruction
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Hatasa, Kazumi; And Others – CALICO Journal, 1992
The Macintosh HyperCard environment has become a popular platform for Japanese language courseware because of its flexibility and ease of programing. This project created Japanese bitmap font files for the JIS Levels 1 and 2, and writing XFCNs for font manipulation, Japanese kana input, and answer correction. (12 references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Character Recognition, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
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Jones, Christopher M.; Frommer, Judith – CALICO Journal, 1999
Describes the development of the "Portes ouvertes" CD-ROM, which was produced as an integrated part of a first-year method for elementary French. Details the design and production of the CD-ROM with reference to video and textbook elements where such reference is indispensable to an understanding of pedagogical foundations. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, French, Introductory Courses
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Burston, Jack – CALICO Journal, 1989
Substantial institutional support is necessary for computer assisted language learning (CALL) research and development that strongly involves language teaching specialists. Much greater author control is needed over several aspects of typical drill-and-practice tutorial CALL to create more sophisticated programs with more flexible feedback…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Feedback, Language Teachers
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Molla, Steven R.; And Others – CALICO Journal, 1988
Spion, an adventure game for intermediate and advanced college German students, requires players to communicate with a fictitious agent in complete, correct German sentences. The spy game was written in PROLOG, runs on an IBM-PC, and is available at no cost for noncommercial purposes. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Educational Games
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