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Peer reviewedPlass, Jan L. – Language Learning & Technology, 1998
Focuses on criteria for design and evaluation of the user interface of foreign language multimedia software. A hybrid model is proposed that combines cognitive and software engineering approaches. Based on this proposed contextualized model of interface design, domain-specific evaluation criteria are developed to describe how well the user…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
Download full textToma, Tony – 2000
This paper demonstrates that the axis between cognition and multimedia language teaching is very short by introducing three fundamental concepts: (1) mediatizing, i.e., the direct use of any medium as a way of expressing oneself; (2) multimediatizing, i.e., the choice of a multimedia support to express a didactized informational content; and (3)…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Peer reviewedRuhlmann, Felicitas – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1995
Argues for the development of tailor-made computer-assisted learning (CAL) tutorials with the aim of replacing traditional lectures in second-language instruction. Issues related to the production of multimedia modular templates and prototypes, including module design, design criteria, methodology, and learner interaction, are described. (seven…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Design Requirements, Instructional Materials
Miranda, Antonio J.; Ramos, Fernando; Caixinha, Helder; Mealha, Oscar – 1998
This paper describes technical and educational issues related to the development of SIMMPATICO, a multimedia tool for the teaching of Portuguese as a foreign language. The first section presents an overview of the motivation for the project. Package organization is discussed in the second section, including the linguistic approach and its…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Peer reviewedDavey, Denise; And Others – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1995
Discusses the design and production of multimedia Danish language materials for classroom or self-access use by learners of Danish as a Second Language and examines issues applicable to other uses of multimedia in language learning. (23 references) (MDM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Danish, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedBeckett, Gulhabar H.; McGivern, Lynne; Reeder, Kenneth; Semenova, Dasha – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1999
Reports several dilemmas that a team of university- and industry-based designers encountered as they collaborated on the design and development of a multimedia software program for teaching academic writing to intermediate English as a second or foreign language learners. Discusses cultural sensitivity and program engagement. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware, Design Requirements
Mustafa, Zahra – 2001
The aim of this paper is to investigate the factors involved in applying multimedia in teaching English as a foreign language. In particular, it deals with the non-courseware factors affecting the use of multimedia in improving the pronunciation and oral communications skills of students majoring in English for Specific Purposes at the Jordan…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
