30 Secrets of a Good Computer Lesson
by Terry FreedmanSep 29, 2008 1994 Views
30 Secrets of a Good Computer Lesson
E-Learning/CALL
E-Learning/CALL Articles
30 Secrets of a Good Computer Lesson
Basic Principles of E-Learning Reviewed
by Steve BishopOct 14, 2008 2208 Views
The term "e-learning" refers to a very broad range of educational opportunities within the electronic world, from "live" chat classrooms online to self-paced study through a website or CD Rom, to courses delivered via email. The various delivery methods serve different purposes for the learner, and learners may do better using a particular method over another.
Defining Distance Learning
by Ryan LarsonOct 17, 2008 2872 Views
Distance learning can be defined in many different ways. Distance learning can be classes taken over the Internet, Web TV, cable TV, correspondence course, audio conferencing, CD-ROM, videotape or any other mechanism that allows a student to learn without traveling to a traditional classroom.
Oct 29, 2008 4602 Views
When children come to school in kindergarten you will find they have a large range of computer skills. Some will have trouble just finding an available computer to work at, some will never have used a computer and some will be able to launch the internet and look for their favorite "dot com" web site!
IPods in School - Turning Toys Into Tools - Teaching With Technology
by Kathy CothranNov 3, 2008 2453 Views
Everywhere you go in the world today, you see people with iPods connected to them. Do you ever wonder what they are listening to? Maybe you assume they have some crazy music pumping into their brain? What if they are listening to award-winning works of literature? Reading is imperative to becoming a successful and productive citizen.
Nov 7, 2008 2540 Views
Computers have been used for language teaching ever since the 1960's. This 40-year period can be divided into three main stages: behaviorist CALL, communicative CALL, and integrative CALL. Each stage corresponds to a certain level of technology and certain pedagogical theories.
School Administration Software for Smaller Language Schools
by Joachim FuchslugerDec 23, 2008 2181 Views
Provides school owners and administrators of smaller language schools with background information on school administration software.
Learning English Using Technology
by A NuttMar 1, 2009 2958 Views
The World Wide Web has opened a whole new world of opportunity to those who need or want to learn English. Instead of being required to go to regular classes and study with a teacher in a traditional setting, which many do not have time to do, those who want to learn English can now do so from the comfort of their own homes on the computer.
The Evolution of Educational Technology
by Josh LeitzMar 24, 2009 2516 Views
The classroom environment today is completely different from the traditional classroom we're all used to years ago. The introduction of new technologies, such as document cameras, interactive whiteboards and classroom response systems, have added not only excitement but student engagement and true interactivity within the classroom.
Online Educational Games for Preschool Kids
by Amit NaskarApr 1, 2009 2170 Views
In our quest to find online educational games and learning activities for preschool kids, we did a detailed study to see how well they fulfill parental expectations and needs. Our findings show significant gaps, indicating challenges and new opportunities for online educational websites for preschoolers.