STiLL - Speech Technology in Language Learning May 25-27, 1998 Marholmen, Sweden

A Proficiency-Oriented Analysis of Computer Assisted Language Learning

Kathleen B. Egan, Anita H. Kulman

Federal Language Training Laboratory, US Government Department of Defense

CALL products are often a result of the advances in the technology rather than language needs. A proficiency model can inspire and mold these systems. Language should lead and technology should support and enable. The proficiency definitions, scale, and description of functions offer a language independent framework for multimedia design and development. Gaps in CALL systems are not always limitations inherent to the technology but rather the lack of clearly formulated learning goals. Interactivity and communication need to be more than screen deep. The presentation will discuss the model and illustrate the points with CALL examples.

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Bibliographic reference.  Egan, Kathleen B. / Kulman, Anita H. (1998): "A proficiency-oriented analysis of computer assisted language learning", In STiLL-1998, 13-16.