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Designing instructional technology for language learning.

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| December 22, 2003 | Stepp-Greany, Jonita | COPYRIGHT 2003 Rapid Intellect Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to promote the consideration of a variety of options in designing technology enhanced instruction for foreign language. In doing so, it proposes a number of learning issues, theories, and questions that should be considered in designing instruction for second language learning via computers. A sample design approach taking these issues into account is proposed.

Introduction

The title of this article may give the impression that there is one way to structure curricular design for technology enhanced language learning (TELL) that may produce a maximum effect for anyone learning a foreign language. In fact ...

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