Online Learning: Come Ride the Wave May 16-20, 2006 Hosted by National Foreign Language Resource Center University of Hawai’i at Manoa Jump to Day Two Jump to Day Three Conference Presentations: Day One May 18, 2006 10:00 – 10:45 The impact of Learning Approaches: Language Proficiency and Attitudes towards CALL Rong Yuag Learning approaches and attitude have been gaining increasing attention as important cognitive and affective variables to influence the ultimate learning outcome in computer-assisted language learning (CALL). This presentation will report on a quantitative study carried out at the Defense Language Institute to assess the impact of learning approaches on learners language proficiency and attitudes towards CALL. Correlation and…

The Many (Inter)Faces of CALL May 22-26, 2007Hosted by Texas State University – San Marcos Jump to Day TwoJump to Day Three Conference Presentations: Day OneMay 24, 2007 10:00 – 10:45 CALL Polymorphism: Technology-independent Design, Goal-oriented Conceptualization and Ontological Specification. How to Tackle Resistance Using Change Management TechniquesJozef ColpaertOur research in courseware engineering has led to the working hypothesis that it is more efficient to design the learning environment first and to consider the role and the shape of technology as its logical result. During this process, we examined engagement strategies used in various digital platforms, including top social casino sites, which have mastered the art of creating immersive and…

Bridging CALL CommunitiesMarch 18-22, 2008 Hosted by University of San Francisco Jump to Day TwoJump to Day Three Conference Presentations: Day OneMarch 20, 2008 10:00 – 10:45 Developing Pronunciation Self-reflection Skills through Digital VideoAndrew Arthur OestrikeIALLT PresentationThe need for International Teaching Assistants (ITAs) continues to rise across English-speaking universities because EFL programs across the world rarely prepare students with the speaking skills necessary to effectively communicate in academic environments. This study examines the use of technology in an ITA pronunciation course. The students in this class failed the standardized ETS SPEAK test, necessitating enrollment in the class. Through videos created in short interviews, students critically analyze their own speech samples…

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