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On the Performance and Efficiency of Authoring Programs in CALL.
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Brucher, Karl H. – CALICO Journal, 1993
A typology of authoring programs in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) with different features (reconstruction, rearrangement, matching, transformation, multiple choice, vocabulary data bank, simulation) is presented. Examples of screen presentation methods and a catalog of teaching/learning software requirements are included. (Contains 12…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Second Language Learning
Exploiting Available Technology.
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Burston, Jack – CALICO Journal, 1993
Most currently available computer-assisted language learning offerings fall into three categories: instructional, collaborative, and facilitative. Each is described and cost-effective approaches to using them are noted. (Contains two references.) (LB)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computers
newSLATE: Building a Web-Based Infrastructure for Learning Non-Roman Script Languages
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Hopp, Marsha A.; Hopp, Theodore H. – CALICO Journal, 2004
The "newSLATE" environment provides a Web-based infrastructure for language learning. Its design and implementation were driven by the difficulties of non-Roman-script text handling. The software features a cross-platform approach to non-Roman text input and handling and a novel method for automatically generating online quizzes from study…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Tests, Computer Software, Internet
Les Chansons de la Francophonie Web Site and Its Two Web-Usage-Tracking Systems in an Advanced Listening Comprehension Course
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Weinberg, Alysse – CALICO Journal, 2005
The "Les Chansons de la francophonie" web site is based on French songs and was developed using HTML and JavaScript for the advanced French Comprehension Course at the Second Language Institute of the University of Ottawa. These interactive listening activities include true-false and multiple-choice questions, fill in the blanks,…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Listening, Internet