Parasitology is a basic course in life sciences curricula, but up to now it has few computer-assisted teaching tools. We present SuperIDR, a tool which supports annotation and search (based on a textual and a visual description) in the biodiversity domain. In addition, it provides a feature to aid comparison of morphological characteristics among different species. Preliminary results with two ...

A Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) system for children must provide a particularly simple and intuitive user interface if it is to be an effective teaching aid. However, design rules and guidelines for the development of interfaces for children are still being established. This paper proposes several such design principles and tests them through the implementation of a CAL literacy application....

The EDULAN project focuses in the field of Computer Assisted Learning and aims to generalize and translate to web-oriented technologies some results obtained previously on the Intelligent Tutoring Systems area. Particularly, four complementary research lines are being considered: knowledge acquisition tools for building Intelligent Tutoring Systems; adaptative and Web-oriented teaching/learning...

In the transition from traditional teaching and learning to eLearning, we advocate avoiding disruptive approaches. We claim that many virtual university and corporate university efforts worldwide try to showcase big leaps forward yet lack sustainability, suffer from in-vitro conditions, and leave behind the big mass of teachers. Our Digital Lecture Halls (DLH) project accommodates traditional t...

This paper explores the motivation and prerequisites of a successful integration of Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Learning (ICALL) tools into current foreign language teaching and learning (FLTL) practice. We focus on two aspects, which we argue to be important for effective ICALL system development and use: (i) the relationship between activity design and restrictions needed to make n...

Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) is reaching an up most position in the pedagogical field of English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL). The present study was carried out to study the effect of using phonetic websites on Iranian EFL students’ pronunciation and knowledge of phonemic symbols. Participants of the study included 30 EFL female pre-intermediate students studyin...

Features Bridging the Gap: Delivering Distance Education Courses on the Web —Peter Golz 17 Computer Assisted Writing in CALL—Chiaki Iwai 25 Creating Web-Based Soap Operas for Learning English—Ken Koebke 35 Multimedia in Language Instruction: Challenges and Solutions —Jörg Roche 45 Teaching the Previous fin de stiele w i t h the Help of Current fin de siMe Technology—Gary Smith 53 Accessible Aut...

Published in J. Nat. Resour. Life Sci. Educ. 31:48–54 (2002). http://www.JNRLSE.org Abbreviations:CSMs, crop simulationmodels; BAITA, British Association for Information Technology in Agriculture; CAL, computer assisted learning; CTI, Computers in Teaching Initiative; CTI-CLUES, CTI Centre for Land Use and Environmental Science; SWB, SoilWater Balance; HND,Higher National Diploma; UNED, Univers...

Computer-assisted educational environments are an excellent complement to the learning process. However, when domains are complex, the expected learning support objectives may not be achieved. We are interested in the exploration, study and application of new interactive technologies suitable for their use in the classroom. We propose the use of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning combine...

How can classroom teachers be assisted in developing constructivist learning environments supported by technology in schools with large populations of traditionally underserved students? What role does available technology and professional development and support play in allowing or promoting changes in teaching methods? Results of the Southwest Educational Development Lab project, Applying Tec...