Reading List
1. Theories of learning and information technology.
3. Factors promoting and inhibiting the introduction of CALL.
4. Types of courseware: taxonomies and examples.
6. Design principles of CALL materials.
7. Examples of CALL experiences.
8. Evaluation principles of CALL materials.
9. LAN principles: its use for learning purposes.
10. Internet related issues: copyright, censorship, future problems.
1. Theories of learning and information technology.
Jones, A. and Mercer, N. "Theories of learning and information". IN: Scrimshaw, P.(ed.) Language, Classrooms and Computers. London: Routledge, 1995.
Chapter 3 from Ahmad, K. Corbett, G. and Rogers, M. Computers, Language Learning and Language Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1985
3. Factors promoting and inhibiting the introduction of CALL.
Pusack, J. P. “Problems and Prospects in Foreign Language Computing”. IN: Smith. W. F. Modern Media in Foreign Language Education. Theory and Implementation. Lincolnwood, IL.: National Textbook Company, 1994.
4. Types of courseware: taxonomies and examples.
Chapter 3 from Higgings, J. and Johns, T. Computers in Language Learning. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1984.
Coleman, J. A. “Interactive Multimedia”. IN: Brierley, W. and Kemble, I. R. Computers as a Tool In Language Learning. Elis Horwood, 1991.
6. Design principles of CALL materials.
Hodges, M. E. and Sasnett, R. M. Multimedia Computing. Case Studies from a MIT Proyect Athena. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1993.
7. Examples of CALL experiences.
Feustle, J. JR. “Hypertext for the PC: The Ruben Darío Project”. IN: Delany, P. and Landow, G. P. (ed.) Hypermedia and Literary Studies. Cambridge: MIT Cambridge University Press. 1994.
8. Evaluation principles of CALL materials.
Beattie, K. “How to avoid inadequate evaluation of software for learning”. IN: Beattie, K. McNaught, C. and Wills, S. Interactive Multimedia in University Education: Designing for Change in Teaching and Learning. Holland Elsevier. 1994.
9. LAN principles: its use for learning purposes.
Chapter 5 from Barron A. E.and Orwig, G. W. Multimedia Technologies for Training. Englewood: Libraries Unlimited, 1995.
10. Internet related issues: copyright, censorship, future problems.
Larsen, M. D. “Internet with an Accent: Towards a Standarization of Diacritics”. IN: Warschauer, M. Telecollaboration in Foreign Language Learning. Hawai: University of Hawai, 1996.
11. Study of Web-based materials.
Godwin-Jones, R. “Creating Language Learning Materials for the World Wide Web”. IN: Warschauer, M. Telecollaboration in Foreign Language Learning. Hawai: University of Hawai, 1996.
Milam, J. H. Jr. “Using the Internet as a Resource for IR and Planning” [Online]. Available HTTP: http://apollo.gmu.edu/~jmilam/ashe/reader.html.