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New Cambodian King

Hi all

These are some pics taken during today's coronation ceremony of Cambodia's new king. Anway, it was not done as auspciously as it used to be. It is something fun and learning for you all to enjoy.

New Cambodian King

Hi all

These are some pics taken during today's coronation ceremony of Cambodia's new king. Anway, it was not done as auspciously as it used to be. It is something fun and learning for you all to enjoy.

New Cambodian King

Hi all

These are some pics taken during today's coronation ceremony of Cambodia's new king. Anway, it was not done as auspciously as it used to be. It is something fun and learning for you all to enjoy.

New Cambodian King

Hi all

These are some pics taken during today's coronation ceremony of Cambodia's new king. Anway, it was not done as auspciously as it used to be. It is something fun and learning for you all to enjoy.

New Cambodian King

Hi all

These are some pics taken during today's coronation ceremony of Cambodia's new king. Anway, it was not done as auspciously as it used to be. It is something fun and learning for you all to enjoy.

New Cambodian King

Hi all

These are some pics taken during today's coronation ceremony of Cambodia's new king. Anway, it was not done as auspciously as it used to be. It is something fun and learning for you all to enjoy.

New Cambodian King

Hi all

These are some pics taken during today's coronation ceremony of Cambodia's new king. Anway, it was not done as auspciously as it used to be. It is something fun and learning for you all to enjoy.

New Cambodian King

Hi all

These are some pics taken during today's coronation ceremony of Cambodia's new king. Anway, it was not done as auspciously as it used to be. It is something fun and learning for you all to enjoy.

New Cambodian King

Hi all

These are some pics taken during today's coronation ceremony of Cambodia's new king. Anway, it was not done as auspciously as it used to be. It is something fun and learning for you all to enjoy.

IT and language learning

here are some useful biblio on the subject:

Network-based language teaching : concepts and practice / edited by Mark Warschauer and Richard Kern. P53.285 N48

CALL environments : research, practice, and critical issues / Joy Egbert and Elizabeth Hanson-Smith, editors. P53.28 C157

Computer applications in second language acquisition : foundations for teaching, testing and research / Carol A. Chapelle. P53.28 C462

Computer assisted language learning (CALL) : media, design, and applications / introduced and edited by Keith Cameron. P53.28 C6634

Warschauer, M. (1996). Computer-mediated collaborative learning: Theory and practice. Modern Language Journal, 18(4), 470-481.

Windschitl, M. (1998). The WWW and classroom research: what path should we take? Educational Researcher, 27(1), 28-33.

C.A.L.L. - the challenge of change : research & practice / presented by Keith Cameron. P53.28 C158

arschauer, M. (1996). "Computer-mediated Collaborative Learning: Theory and Practice", Modern Language Journal, 18 (4), pp.470-481.

Murray, D. (1987), 'Computer-mediated communication as a tool for language learning', TESOL Newsletter, Vol. 6, pp. 13-14.

http://www.geocities.com/vance_stevens/papers/evonline2002/webheads.htm Webheads In Action: Communities of Practice Online

Kitade, K. (2000). L2 Learners' discourse and SLA theories in CMC: Collaborative interaction in Internet chat. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 13(2), 143-166.

http://www-writing.berkeley.edu/TESL-EJ/ej25/int.html - Chat and ESL - many useful links here

Linguistics, computers, and the language teacher : a communicative approach / John H. Underwood. P53.28 U53

* Chapelle, C. A. (forthcoming). Computer assisted language learning. In E. Hinkle (Ed.) Handbook of Research in Second Language Learning and Teaching. Laurence Erlbaum Associates.

* Chapelle, C. A., Compton, L., Kon, E., Sauro, S. (2004). Theory, research & practice in CALL: Making the links. In L. Lomicka, & J. Cooke-Plagwitz (Eds.) Teaching with Technology, (pp. 189-208). Boston: Heinle.

* Chapelle, C. A. & Hegelheimer, V. (2003). The English Language Teacher in the 21st Century. In S. Fotos & C. Browne, (Eds.), New Perspectives on CALL for Second Language Classrooms, (pp. 297-313). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

* Chapelle, C. A. (2002). Computer-assisted language learning. In R. Kaplan, (Ed.). Handbook of applied linguistics,(pp. 499-505). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

* Chapelle, C. A. (2001). Computer applications in second language acquisition: Foundations for teaching, testing, and research. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

* Chapelle, C. A. (2001). Innovative Language Learning: Achieving the Vision. ReCALL, 13, 3-14.

* Chapelle, C. A. (Ed.) (2000). TESOL Quarterly, Volume 34, Number 3. Special Topic Issue: TESOL in the 21st Century.

* Hegelheimer, V., & Chapelle, C. A. (2000). Methodological issues in research on learner-computer interactions in CALL. Language Learning and Technology, 4(1), 41-59.

* Chapelle, C. A. (2000). Communication, interaction, et apprentissage des langues secondes en ELAO. In Chanier, T., Duquette, L., et Laurier, M. (Eds.). (pp. 19-51). L'enseignement-apprentissage de la L2 dans des environments multimédias. Montréal: Les Éditions Logiques.

* Chapelle, C. A. (2000). Is network-based learning CALL? In M. Warschauer & R. Kern (Eds.) Network-based language teaching: Concepts and Practice, (pp. 204-228). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

* Chapelle, C. A. (1999). Investigation of Authentic L2 Tasks. In J. Egbert & E. Hanson-Smith (Eds.). Computer-enhanced language learning, (pp. 101-115). Alexandria, VA: TESOL Publications.

* Chapelle, C. A. (1999). Research questions for a CALL research agenda: A reply to Rafael Salaberry. Language Learning and Technology, 3(1), 108-113.

* Chapelle, C. A. (1998). Analysis of interaction sequences in computer-assisted language learning. (Research Issues). TESOL Quarterly, 32, 4,753-757.

* Chapelle, C. A. (1998). Multimedia CALL: Lessons to be learned from research on instructed SLA. Language Learning & Technology, 2 (1), 22-34.

* Chapelle, C. A. (1997). CALL in the year 2000: Still in search of research agendas? Language Learning and Technology, 1 (1), 19-43.

* Chapelle, C. (1996) CALL--English as a Second Language. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 1996, Issue on Technology and Language, 16, 139-157.

* Chapelle, C., Jamieson, J., & Park, Y. (1996). Second language classroom research traditions: How does CALL fit? In M. Pennington, (Ed.), The power of CALL. Huston, TX: Athelstan.

* Chapelle, C. A. (1995). A framework for the investigation of CALL as a context for SLA. CÆLL Journal, 6(3), 2-8.

* Chapelle, C. (1994). CALL activities: Are they all the same? System, 22 (1), 33-45.

* Chapelle, C. (1994). Theoretical bases for human-computer interaction research in CALL. CALICO '94 Conference Proceedings, (pp. 53-57) Durham, NC: CALICO.

* Hsu, J., Chapelle, C., & Thompson, A. (1993). Exploratory learning environments: What are they and do students explore? Journal of Educational Computing Research, 9 (1), 1-15.

* Chapelle, C., & Jamieson, J. (1991). Internal and external validity issues in research on CALL effectiveness. In P. Dunkel (Ed.), Computer-assisted language learning and testing - Research issues and practice, (pp. 37-59). NY: Harper & Row - Newbury House.

* Chapelle, C. (1990). The discourse of computer-assisted language learning: Toward a context for descriptive research. TESOL Quarterly 24 (2), 199-225.

* Chapelle, C., & Mizuno, S. (1989). Students' strategies with learner-controlled CALL. CALICO Journal 7 (2), 25-47.

* Chapelle, C., & Jamieson, J. (1989). Research trends in computer-assisted language learning. In M. Pennington (Ed.), Teaching language with computers: The state of the art, (pp. 47-59). San Francisco: Athelstan Publishing.

* Chapelle, C. (1989). Using intelligent computer-assisted language learning. Computers and the Humanities 23, 59-70.

* Jamieson, J., & Chapelle, C. (1988). Using CALL effectively: What do we need to know about students? System 16, 151-162.

* Jamieson, J., & Chapelle, C. (1987). Working styles on computers as evidence for second language learning strategies. Language Learning 37 (4), 523-544.

* Chapelle, C., & Jamieson, J. (1986). Authoring systems for courseware development: What should beginners look for? CALICO Journal 3 (3), 14-19.

* Chapelle, C., & Jamieson, J. (1986). Computer-assisted language learning as a predictor of success in acquiring English as a second language. TESOL Quarterly 20 (1), 27-46.

* Chapelle, C., & Jamieson, J. (1984). Foreign language courseware on PLATO. In D. Wyatt, (Ed.), Computer-assisted language instruction, (pp. 13-20). London: Pergamon Press.

* Chapelle, C., & Jamieson, J. (1983). Recognition of student input in computer-assisted language lessons. CALICO Journal, 1 (3), 7-9.

* Chapelle, C., & Jamieson, J. (1981). ESL spelling errors. TESL Studies 4, 29-36.

* Chapelle, C., & Jamieson, J. (1985). Intelligent computer-assisted language learning: What does it mean? Proceedings from the 1985 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference, (pp. 34-53).

* Jamieson, J., & Chapelle, C. (1984). Prospects in CALL. California Occasional Papers, 10, 1-22.

* Chapelle, C., & Jamieson, J. (1981). ESL on PLATO. Selected Papers from Mid West TESOL, 1, 93-98.


References on the Web:

Hoven, D. (1999). A model for listening and viewing comprehension in multimedia environments. Language Learning & Technology, 3, No. 1, July 1999, pp. 88-103. http://llt.msu.edu/vol3num1/hoven/index.html

Hubbard, P. (1992). Software Evaluation Guide http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/ing417/guide.html

Kennedy, D. M. and McNaught, C. (1997). Design elements for interactive multimedia. Australian Journal of Educational Technology, 13(1), 1-22. http://cleo.murdoch.edu.au/ajet/ajet13/wi97p1.html

McCarthy, B. (1994). Choice and constraint in software design. OnCALL, 8, no. 2. http://www.cltr.uq.edu.au/oncall/mccarthy82.html

Plass, J. (1998). Design and evaluation of the user interface of foreign language multimedia software: A cognitive approach. Language Learning & Technology, Vol. 2, No. 1, July 1998, pp. 35-45. http://polyglot.cal.msu.edu/llt/vol2num1/article2/index.html

Thompson, Irene. Taxonomy of features for evaluating foreign language multimedia software. http://nts.lll.hawaii.edu/flmedia/evaluation/general/gencriteria.htm



Printed References:

Bradin, C. (1999). Instructional aspects of software evaluation. (1999). In J. Egbert & E. Hanson-Smith (Eds.), CALL Environments: Research, Practice, and Critical Issues.Alexandria: TESOL.

Hoven, D. (1997). Instructional design for multimedia: Towards a learner centered CELL (computer enhanced language learning) model. In Murphy-Judy, K. (Ed.), NEXUS: The convergence of language teaching and research using technology. Durham, NC: CALICO.

Hubbard, P. (1987). Language teaching approaches, the evaluation of CALL software, and design implications. In W. Smith (Ed.), Modern
media in foreign language education: Theory and implementation. Lincolnwood, IL: National Textbook Company.

______(1992). A methodological framework for CALL courseware development. In M. C. Pennington and V. Stevens (eds.) Computers in applied linguistics. Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters.

_____ (1996). Elements of CALL Methodology: Development, Evaluation, and Implementation. In Pennington, M. (Ed.) The Power of CALL. Houston, TX: Athelstan.

Myles, S. (1998). The language learner and the software designer: A marriage of true minds or ne'er the twain shall meet? ReCALL 10, 1, 38-45.

Stevens, V. (1989). A direction for CALL: From behavioristic to humanistic courseware. In M. C. Pennington (Ed.),Teaching languages with computers: The state of the art. La Jolla, CA: Athelstan.

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