
ICT - Integrating Computers in Teaching
Creating a Computer-Based Language-Learning Environment
David Barr(Author)
Peter Lang Verlag
Published on 11. August 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
242 pages
978-3-03910-191-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book examines the role of computers in language learning and teaching in higher education. In particular, it considers the pedagogical and practical value of designing a language-learning environment around computer technology. Whereas considerable research has already been undertaken in analysing the value of individual computer tools and packages (such as e-mail), the study gives a broad appraisal of their individual and collective value, without being too exhaustive.
Using quantitative and qualitative data, based on research visits to three universities, Ulster, Cambridge and Toronto, this study provides examples of effective practice in the area of the exploitation of Information and Communication Technology for language learning and teaching. It draws on the experience of these three institutions, as well as the findings of current literature in this area, in order to establish a set of essential criteria that institutions need to meet when creating a computer-based environment. Although these criteria are based on experience with language-learning environments, they are essentially generic in nature and may be applied to other computer-based learning environments.
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Peter Lang Group AG, International Academic Publishers
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
338 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-03910-191-7 (9783039101917)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
The Author: David Barr received his BA (Double 1st Class Hons) in Applied Languages (French and Spanish) in 1999 and his DPhil in Computer-Based Language-Learning Environments in 2003 from the University of Ulster. He has a PG Cert in Higher Education Teaching and is currently teaching French at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. He is a member of EUROCALL and has published in the area of CALL.
Content
Contents: What is a learning environment? ¿ Towards a computer-based language-learning environment ¿ Case Study 1 - the University of Ulster ¿ Case Study 2 - the University of Cambridge ¿ Case Study 3 - the University of Toronto ¿ Meeting the needs of learners and teachers: the success or failure of computer-based language learning environments ¿ Conclusion: A framework for an effective environment.