scholarly journals Computer Assisted/Aided Language Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 331-336
Author(s):  
Andrew Laghos ◽  
Panayiotis Zaphiris
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Current State ◽  
History Of

This entry provides a thorough introduction to computer-assisted and -aided language learning (CALL). It starts by providing the definition and history of CALL and associated relevant terms. Then, an existing CALL methodological framework is presented and discussed. This is then followed by an overview of the current state of CALL by citing some representative examples of its uses and discussing advantages and disadvantages of current CALL systems. The chapter concludes with a discussion of present and future research and commercial directions of CALL.

scholarly journals Computer Assisted/Aided Language Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 368-373
Author(s):  
Andrew Laghos ◽  
Panayiotis Zaphiris
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Current State ◽  
History Of

This entry provides a thorough introduction to computer- assisted and -aided language learning (CALL). It starts by providing the definition and history of CALL and associated relevant terms. Then, an existing CALL methodological framework is presented and discussed. This is then followed by an overview of the current state of CALL by citing some representative examples of its uses and discussing advantages and disadvantages of current CALL systems. The chapter concludes with a discussion of present and future research and commercial directions of CALL.

The History of CALL

2012 ◽  
pp. 16-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ellen Butler-Pascoe
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Paradigm Shifts ◽  
Current State ◽  
History Of

It has been over 50 years since the emergence of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) that would forever change how second/foreign languages are taught. This article presents a historical overview of the evolution of CALL from the early years of the mainframe computer to the integrative technologies of the 21st century. It examines the evolution of the dual fields of educational technology and second/foreign language teaching as they intertwined over the last half of the 20th century into present day CALL. The paper describes the paradigm shifts experienced along this journey and the current state of CALL as new technologies rapidly advance language teaching capabilities and challenge practitioners to provide optimum learning environments for the future.

The History of CALL

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ellen Butler-Pascoe
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Paradigm Shifts ◽  
Current State ◽  
History Of

It has been over 50 years since the emergence of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) that would forever change how second/foreign languages are taught. This article presents a historical overview of the evolution of CALL from the early years of the mainframe computer to the integrative technologies of the 21st century. It examines the evolution of the dual fields of educational technology and second/foreign language teaching as they intertwined over the last half of the 20th century into present day CALL. The paper describes the paradigm shifts experienced along this journey and the current state of CALL as new technologies rapidly advance language teaching capabilities and challenge practitioners to provide optimum learning environments for the future.

scholarly journals ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ONLINE HOMEWORK SOFTWARE: THE CASE OF “LIFE” IN VIETNAM

2020 ◽  
Vol 225 (12) ◽  
pp. 3-9
Author(s):  
Dương Huyền Thắm ◽  
Nguyễn Dương Hà ◽  
Vũ Thị Quyên
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Online Homework ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

Công nghệ đã và đang thay đổi mạnh mẽ cách thức dạy và học ngôn ngữ; nhờ đó những xu thế học tập mới trong giảng dạy tiếng Anh đã được ra đời, ví dụ Blended Learning (Học tập kết hợp) và Computer-Assisted Language Learning (Học ngôn ngữ được máy tính hỗ trợ)… Phương pháp này ngày càng trở nên phổ biến, dẫn đến hàng loạt cuốn sách được xuất bản gần đây, trong đó có bộ giáo trình Life đã xây dựng hệ thống bài tập của họ trên nền trực tuyến. Tuy nhiên, hiện nay chưa có nhiều nghiên cứu về những thuận lợi và hạn chế của hệ thống bài tập này đối với giáo viên và sinh viên trong bối cảnh cụ thể. Bài báo được viết với mục đích bổ sung thêm một cách đánh giá đối với hệ thống giao bài trực tuyến của bộ giáo trình Life. Thông qua công cụ phỏng vấn giáo viên và phiếu điều tra dành cho sinh viên tại Khoa Ngoại ngữ - Đại học Thái Nguyên, nghiên cứu đã chỉ ra những lợi ích và cả những hạn chế của phần mềm giao bài trực tuyến theo giáo trình Life. Kết quả nghiên cứu đã cung cấp cho nhà quản lý những đề xuất để cải tiến hệ thống giao bài trực tuyến cũng như cách thức giúp giáo viên tận dụng tốt hơn những mặt lợi ích của hệ thống giao bài cho sinh viên.

Independent E-Learning

2019 ◽  
pp. 120-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle McKain
Keyword(s):  
Independent Learning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
History Of ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
Khan Academy ◽  
Research Recommendations

Recent advances in technology provide the opportunity for independent e-learning virtually anytime and anywhere. Although technology offers options that can meet the needs of most learners, distractions, and motivation to learn are concerns. This chapter will provide a brief history of independent e-learning and Khan Academy, as well as research on motivation to learn and gamification. In addition, Khan Academy case studies and other independent learning resources will be discussed along with advantages and disadvantages of use. The increase in free e-learning resources that are available for classroom and personal use is changing the world of education and learning. Future research recommendations are also presented.

scholarly journals Tsunami currents in ports

2015 ◽  
Vol 373 (2053) ◽  
pp. 20140372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose C. Borrero ◽  
Patrick J. Lynett ◽  
Nikos Kalligeris
Keyword(s):  
Historical Record ◽  
First Century ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Current State ◽  
Early Twenty ◽  
Tsunami Current ◽  
History Of ◽  
Induced Currents ◽  
Port Engineering ◽  
Maritime Community

Tsunami-induced currents present an obvious hazard to maritime activities and ports in particular. The historical record is replete with accounts from ship captains and harbour masters describing their fateful encounters with currents and surges caused by these destructive waves. Despite the well-known hazard, only since the trans-oceanic tsunamis of the early twenty-first century (2004, 2010 and 2011) have coastal and port engineering practitioners begun to develop port-specific warning and response products that accurately assess the effects of tsunami-induced currents in addition to overland flooding and inundation. The hazard from strong currents induced by far-field tsunami remains an underappreciated risk in the port and maritime community. In this paper, we will discuss the history of tsunami current observations in ports, look into the current state of the art in port tsunami hazard assessment and discuss future research trends.

scholarly journals Exploring the efficacy of pre-service teachers as makers of virtual language/culture learning environments

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 14-32
Author(s):  
Sabrina Priego ◽  
Meei-Ling Liaw
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
The Social

Previous literature in the area of computer assisted language learning in Second/Foreign Language (L2/FL) education has highlighted the benefits of using virtual environments for learning the target language and culture (e.g. Blyth, 2018; Lloyd, Rogerson, & Stead, 2017; Shih, 2015). In addition, a number of researchers have demonstrated that one of the important attributes of virtual environments for language learning is the affordances of physical and social presence (e.g. Cho, Yim, & Paik, 2015; McKerlich, Riis, Anderson, & Eastman, 2011; Peterson, 2011; Wang, Lawless-Reljic, Davies, & Callaghan, 2011). However, to our knowledge, no previous studies have investigated the affordances of virtual environments from the makers’ point of view. In this present study, 22 Canadian pre-service teachers used a 360 degree camera and Virtual Reality (VR) software to construct VR environments that were used as cultural virtual tours. They then invited 24 Taiwanese students to interact with them in their created immersive environments. Analyses of the pre-service teachers’ final written reflections showed that most of them reported that they experienced a sense of physical and social presence in their self-created VR environments and that they enjoyed participating in the VR project. However, various factors, such as the design of the task, technical difficulties with the VR equipment, and limits of the social VR network were also found to have negatively influenced their satisfaction with the VR experience. Findings from this study might inform other L2/FL teachers who design VR environments and integrate social VR in their classes. Suggestions for future research are also provided.

scholarly journals TraduXio Project: Latest Upgrades and Feedback

2021 ◽  
Vol Atelier Digit_Hum (Digital humanities in...) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe Lacour ◽  
Aurélien Bénel
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Professional Skill ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Privilege Management ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
History Of ◽  
International Audience

International audience TraduXio is a digital environment for computer assisted multilingual translation which is web-based, free to use and with an open source code. Its originality is threefold-whereas traditional technologies are limited to two languages (source/target), TraduXio enables the comparison of different versions of the same text in various languages; its concordancer provides relevant and multilingual suggestions through a classification of the source according to the history, genre and author; it uses collaborative devices (privilege management, forums, networks, history of modification, etc.) to promote collective (and distributed) translation. TraduXio is designed to encourage the diversification of language learning and to promote a reappraisal of translation as a professional skill. It can be used in many different ways, by very diverse kind of people. In this presentation, I will present the recent developments of the software (its version 2.1) and illustrate how specific groups (language teaching, social sciences, literature) use it on a regular basis. In this paper, I present the technology but concentrate more on the possible uses of TraduXio, thus focusing on translators' feedback about their experience when working in this digital environment in a truly collaborative way.

The Politics of Europeanization

2020 ◽  
pp. 69-85
Author(s):  
Kevin Featherstone ◽  
Dimitris Papadimitriou
Keyword(s):  
Political Development ◽  
Sovereign Debt ◽  
Debt Crisis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Eu Legislation ◽  
Current State ◽  
European Dimension ◽  
History Of ◽  
Domestic Reform

‘Europe’, ‘Europeans’, and ‘Europeanness’ have been crucial themes in the history of modern Greece, from the creation of the new state in 1832 to the sovereign debt crisis of 2010. As elsewhere, these notions have served as référentiels in questions of national identity, progress, capability, legitimation and strategic interest. In the Greek case, the European dimension to these questions has been felt acutely. This chapter considers Greece’s political development in the context of its membership of the European Union, assessing the extent to which the latter has prompted domestic reform. A general theme that emerges from the scholarly literature in this area is of Greece’s uneven adaptation across different sectors, a feature that provokes interesting research contrasts, but also challenges of interpretation. To understand how EU pressures for adaptation have been received domestically, the chapter opens with a discussion of the changing images and meanings of ‘Europe’ in Greece. This is followed by an assessment of the range and significance of the domestic adaptation of policies and regulations to EU legislation, as established by existing academic studies and policy papers. We note the current state of knowledge of Europeanization impacts on Greece, the implications of the findings, and pointers for future research. The unevenness of adaptation is an essential lens for analysis.

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