This article examines the Critical Connections Multilingual Digital Storytelling Project through the lens of Language Policy and Planning (LPP) and considers the situation of heritage language learning within the policy on language education. We present our project as grassroots policymaking in practice and demonstrate how, through deep and…

Technical terminology such as shaft and axle has a range of meanings in instructional support materials. Studies of children show that they use their own terms to describe unfamiliar components. Although appropriate vocabulary is desirable in technology education, teachers should find ways to incorporate children's own vocabulary to help them…

The article examines the use with physically disabled persons of technology as a tool for learning language and as a tool for conversation. Case studies illustrate both applications. (CL)

Presented is an overview of advances in biomedicine, education, and language for the deaf over the past decade. (SB)

Neologism is a term for any word introduced into a language regardless of the method of its creation. (DD)

Presents an interview with Roger Fransecky, who has worked in the field of children's mass visual media, especially television, and who advocates inclusion of visual, electronic media in school language programs. (HTH)

The current state of research into augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems is reviewed, and four dimensions of the study of communication handicap are described: structural, developmental, pragmatic (interaction), and technological. Recommendations regarding standardized research reporting procedures are offered in light of the…

The essay in this text cover major areas of interest, development, and scholarship in the teaching of oral language. Selection was made on the basis of what would best illustrate the principle of integration among the language arts and provide the most instructive classroom application of that principle. The essays are presented in seven sections.…

This paper discusses normal and deviant phonological processes and describes applications of emerging technology to enhance acquisition of spoken language by hearing-impaired children. Key elements for advancing spoken language development include exposure to spoken language patterns from early infancy, increased use of strategies promoting…

This annotated bibliography includes selected books, articles, and reports on the use of technology (primarily computers and interactive video) with students displaying moderate cognitive abilities. The bibliography lists items issued between 1979 and 1990. It describes four items on vocational skills/transition; six items on academic instruction;…

This conference proceedings document serves to establish the state of the art, highlight important methodological and conceptual issues, and identify priorities for future research in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. The document includes the papers from two opening presentations, issue papers and reactant papers, a…

The evolution and activities of the National Languages and Literacy Institute of Australia Limited during its first three years are described. The institute consists of a complex network of activities across Australia, including; a research and policy coordination center in Canberra; nine research and development centers specializing in various…

The symposium on which this report is based was motivated by the belief that scientific understanding of how man learns through language will some day help in the development and use of written instructional materials. The main purpose of the symposium was to take stock of the more promising findings and concepts about verbal learning processes in…