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Zusatztext "This volume is a succinct and well-rounded introduction to CALL that should allow a broad range of readers interested in the role of technology in L2 education to become familiar with both the theoretical background and practical applications of CALL." – Carsten Wilmes, UP 39.1-2 (Fall 2006) Informationen zum Autor Sandra Fotos, Charles M. Browne Klappentext This practical handbook is designed to help language teachers, teacher trainers, and students learn more about their options for using computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and develop an understanding of the theory and research supporting it. Zusammenfassung This practical handbook is designed to help language teachers, teacher trainers, and students learn more about their options for using computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and develop an understanding of the theory and research supporting it. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents: Preface. Part I: Introduction to CALL. S. Fotos, C. Browne, The Development of CALL and Current Options. M. Warschauer, Technological Change and the Future of CALL. P. Liddell, N. Garrett, The New Language Centers and the Role of Technology: New Mandates, New Horizons. Part II: Perspectives on Classroom CALL. P. Hubbard, Learner Training for Effective Use of CALL. M.C. Pennington, Electronic Media in Second Language Writing: An Overview of Tools and Research Findings. G. Braine, Teaching Second and Foreign Language Writing on LANs. S. Fotos, Writing as Talking: E-Mail Exchange for Promoting Proficiency and Motivation in the Foreign Language Classroom. R. Taylor, C. Gitsaki, Teaching WELL and Loving IT. T. Iwabuchi, S. Fotos, Creating Course-Specific CD-ROMs for Interactive Language Learning. Part III: Implementing CALL in Institutional Settings. C. Browne, S. Gerrity, Setting up and Maintaining a CALL Laboratory. P. O'Connor, W. Gatton, Implementing Multimedia in a University EFL Program: A Case Study in CALL. L. Opp-Beckman, C. Kieffer, A Collaborative Model for Online Instruction in the Teaching of Language and Culture. Part IV: Evaluating CALL. K. Reeder, T. Heift, J. Roche, S. Tabyanian, S. Schlickau, P. Gölz, Toward a Theory of E/Valuation for Second Language Learning Media. B. Susser, T.N. Robb, Evaluation of ESL/EFL Instructional Web Sites. Part V: Conclusion. C.A. Chapelle, V. Hegelheimer, The Language Teacher in the 21st Century. Appendix:List of Web Sites. ...
