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Hayashi, Yuko – Modern Language Journal, 2019
The current 2-part study investigated the relative contributions of English language training (ELT) and computerized Cogmed working memory training (WMT) to improvements in English-as-a-foreign language (EFL) proficiency and working memory capacity. In Study 1, Japanese undergraduate EFL learners were randomly allocated to 1 of 3 experimental…
Descriptors: Short Term Memory, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Sagarra, Nuria; Abbuhl, Rebekha – Modern Language Journal, 2013
This study investigates whether practice with computer-administered feedback in the absence of meaning-focused interaction can help second language learners notice the corrective intent of recasts and develop linguistic accuracy. A group of 218 beginning Anglophone learners of Spanish received 1 of 4 types of automated feedback (no feedback,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Feedback (Response)
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Heift, Trude – Modern Language Journal, 2010
This research presents a longitudinal study of learner uptake in a computer-assisted language learning (CALL) environment. Over the course of 3 semesters, 10 second language learners of German at a Canadian university used an online, parser-based CALL program that, for the purpose of this research, provided 2 different types of feedback of varying…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Introductory Courses, Advanced Courses, Metalinguistics
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Dunkel, Patricia A. – Modern Language Journal, 1987
Factors inhibiting more widespread use of computer-assisted instruction and computer-assisted language learning include: start-up costs of computer hardware; dearth of quality courseware; skepticism regarding its effectiveness; and the educational system and the teacher. However, the promise of cost-efficiency and versatility, plus the potential…
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Audio Equipment, Audiodisks, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Chang, Kuan-Yi Rose; Smith, William Flint – Modern Language Journal, 1991
Reports the results of research conducted to evaluate the combined effect of cooperative learning and computer-assisted language learning/interactive videodisc (CALL/IVD) (i.e., individuals alone, monads, versus pairs of learners, dyads, studying at CALL/IVD workstations) and its relative impact on achievement in beginning Spanish. (28 references)…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Instructional Effectiveness
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Kleinmann, Howard H. – Modern Language Journal, 1987
Study of the reading achievement of nonnative speakers of English enrolled in a basic skills college reading course indicated that those students receiving computer-assisted instruction (CAI) made higher reading achievement gains than students not receiving CAI. An annotated list of CAI reading software is included. (CB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, English (Second Language)
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Garrett, Nina – Modern Language Journal, 1991
This discussion provides an overview of the kinds of technological resources available to support language learning and of various approaches to using them, and explores some issues surrounding the trend. Topics considered include efficacy, availability, computer-mediated technologies, software acquisition and content, material evaluation,…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software