ERIC Number: EJ968801
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-May
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0742-7778
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CALL Evaluation: Students' Perception and Use of LoMasTv
Pardo-Ballester, Cristina
CALICO Journal, v29 n3 p532-547 May 2012
In order to integrate technology into the language curriculum, it is essential not only to evaluate a program within a second language acquisition (SLA) framework but also to seek the students' attitudes towards the use of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) materials. Guided by Chapelle's (2001) framework for CALL evaluation, this paper reports on a 2-year empirical study of intermediate level learners' perceptions of the use of a web-based multimedia program with authentic video clips and its effectiveness as a language-learning tool. Students believed that the learned culture and vocabulary enhanced their listening skills. A pretest/posttest design assessed the long-term gains in listening and speaking performances. Results indicated a significant gain in listening and speaking. The paper concludes by highlighting what lessons to consider when integrating CALL into language courses. (Contains 7 tables, 1 figure and 2 notes.)
Descriptors: Video Technology, Speech Communication, Student Attitudes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Listening Skills, Spanish, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Instructional Effectiveness, College Students, Multimedia Instruction, Multimedia Materials, Vocabulary Development, Cultural Education, Web Based Instruction, Technology Integration, College Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Pretesting, Language Tests, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Questionnaires
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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