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Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)

Last Updated 02/05

CALL Environment (Call no. T /2005/ 1999)
Joy Egbert & Elizabeth Hanson-Smith, (Eds.)
TESOL 1999
Egbert and Hanson-Smith conceive of technology as support for a total environment for learning rather than as a single tool or source of information. Their book offers a sound theoretical framework based on ESL and SAL research, describes theory based practice for high-technology and low-technology environments and a variety of learners, tackles critical issues within the CALL environment and communicates excitement about the potential of technology-enhanced education. For teachers in training, graduate and undergraduate students in TESOL methods courses and classroom practitioners, this book will be rich source of ideas and inspiration.

Internet, The (Call no. O /1524/2000)
Scott windeatt, David Hardisty & David Eastment
Oxford University Press 2000
The Internet opens up new opportunities for language learning, with the World Wide Web providing access to material on almost any topic, and electronic mail and conferencing allowing new ways of communicating with other teachers and learners. This book gives detailed examples of classroom activities for practicing the ‘core skills’ that both teachers and learners need in order to exploit these opportunities, including searching on the Web, evaluating Web pages, creating language learning material, and communicating using the Internet.

New Ways of Using Computers in Language Teaching (Call no. T /2038/ 1997)
Tim Boswood, (Ed.)
TESOL 1997
In this collection of activities, language teachers show others how to maximize the potential of computer software packages to help learners to develop their language and communication skills. Pedagogy, not technology, is the focus of the volume. The activities reflect sound learning strategies that will outlast specific technical configurations.

TESOL CALL Interest Section Software List (Call no. T /2046/ 1999)
Deborah Healey & Norman Johnson, (Eds.)
TESOL 1999
The TESOL CALL Interest Section Software List is an annotated list of software for language learning. Items included are those reported in use by ESOL teachers and those marketed for ESL/bilingual education.

How to Use the Internet in ELT (Call no. P/1605/2000)
Dede Teeler & Peta Gray
Pearson Education 2000
This informative book explains much of what is available on the Internet to teachers of ELT and how it can be put to use. Emphasizing the practical applications of the Internet, the book can be used by teachers reading on their own and by trainers with trainees. After an initial consideration of what the Internet is and what it is not, both as a method of delivery for text and as a source of multimedia experiences, the book goes on to explain the potential of the Internet as a vehicle for teacher interaction and development. The main part of the text examines ways of using the Internet with students, both in class and for self-study and self-access, and as a potentially key element in course design. The photocopiable "Task File" provides a bank of practical tasks for each chapter. There is an appendix of technical terms, as well as annotated lists of addresses of Internet sites of relevance to EFL teachers.

Teaching and Researching Computer-Assisted Language Learning (Call no.P/1606/2003)
Ken Beatty
Pearson Education 2003
Computers increasingly play an important role in education, particularly language learning. Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is constantly undergoing change because of technological advances that create opportunities to revisit old ideas, to conduct new research and to challenge established beliefs about the ways in which teaching and learning can be carried out both with and without a human teacher. This book offers teachers and researchers a better understanding of CALL through: a comprehensive overview of CALL; step-by-step instructions on conducting research projects in CALL; extensive resources in the form of contacts, websites and free software; and a glossary of terms related to CALL.

Teaching Online: A Practical Guide (HO/0801/2004)
Susan Ko & Steven Rossen
Houghton Mifflin 2004
Written by authors who have taught online themselves and have trained hundreds of other faculty to teach online, this practical and concise guide answers the most commonly asked questions and concerns whether you are developing a complete distance learning course or want to use the web to supplement what you do in your classroom.

The Internet and the Language Classroom (Call no. C /0341/ 2000)
Gavin Dudeney
Cambridge University Press 2000
The Internet and the Language Classroom explores the theory and application of the Internet in the traditional classroom environment; from using the Web and e-mail to creating Web projects and running e-mail exchanges. From the initial theoretical stage, the book presents a wide range of practical activities and projects. The accompanying website extends the content of the book as well as providing a huge collection of up-to-date links to useful sites and resources.