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Higgins, Chris – 1993
For many years, foreign language teachers have used the computer to provide supplemental exercises in the instruction of foreign languages. In recent years, advances in computer technology have motivated teachers to reassess the computer and consider it a valuable part of daily foreign language learning. Innovative software programs, authoring…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software

Burston, Jack – CALICO Journal, 1998
Describes the challenges faced and solutions adopted in adapting the multimedia-rich "Varietes de francais" CD-ROM program to operate on the World Wide Web. The program runs locally to retrieve media resources, perform intelligent answer processing and data collection, and turns to the Web only when necessary for data transfer, external Web links,…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Courseware
Head, Mary K. – 1998
Suggestions are offered on the use of animated lectures on CD-ROM into the curriculum of an upper-intermediate-level course in English-as-a-second-language speaking and listening. The technique is recommended as a means of sharpening student listening skills and preparing students for real-life lectures in college. Animated lectures were drawn…
Descriptors: Animation, Cartoons, Classroom Techniques, Computer Software
Ford-Guerrera, Rebecca – 1997
A discussion of technology use in elementary school foreign language instruction looks at current uses of technology in the classroom and discusses its effectiveness and potential use. An introductory section describes various types of technology applied to instruction, including: computers and computer software; CD-ROM; telecommunications and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Computers

Woodbury, Verl – CALICO Journal, 1988
Discusses the increasing interest in CD-ROM as a publishing medium and learning tool, explores its potential and practicality in computer-assisted language learning (CALL), and suggests that CALL software developers should create avenues for cooperation, establish a clearinghouse for information and ideas about CD-ROM, and encourage…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Information Needs, Instructional Development
Cohen, Linda M. – 1989
Significant advances in hardware and software have increased the possible applications for educating limited-English-proficient students. Two major studies have focused on technology and its relationship to the education of this population. There is a great diversity of hardware currently in use in schools, either stand-alone computers or computer…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software

Kuhn, Carolyn – CALICO Journal, 1987
Question and answer column about the CD ROM medium discusses: (1) optical storage devices available; (2) language teaching applications; (3) types of courseware available; (4) costs to hook up a CD ROM drive as a peripheral to an existing system; (5) how to go about developing and mastering a disk; and (6) mastering and replication costs.…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Boyadjieff, Kiril; Poulin, Gerald – Dialog on Language Instruction, 1997
Investigated the capabilities of the Intel's latest video capture board, the Intel Smart Video Recorder Pro. The study provides information about the capabilities of various CD-ROM drives in handling audiovisual files. The final outcome of this study was an objective assessment of the applicability of today's digital video for the purpose of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Digital Computers, Educational Technology

Gardiner, Graham – Babel: Australia, 1998
Discusses computer-assisted language learning for foreign-language teachers, examining the history of educational technology and highlighting CD-ROM for foreign language learning. Looks at various frustrations foreign-language teachers may experience when working with new hardware and software, discusses various types of hardware and software, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education

Felix, Uschi – On-Call, 1998
Examines the interactive potential for teaching four language skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) in the context of what is available across a range of multimedia technologies, from CD-ROMs to the World Wide Web. Identifies three levels of interactivity in the multimedia environment and notes the advantages that multimedia…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education