Multimedia language learning courseware: a design solution to the production of a series of CD-ROMs

Multimedia software combining video, sound, pictures, text and feedback in an interactive environment is ideally suited for developing a foreign language skill, but is costly and time-consuming to produce. This paper describes the production and the learning rationale of a series of six multimedia C...

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Published in:Computers and education 1999, Vol.32 (1), p.19-33
Main Authors: Brett, P.A, Nash, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business English
Computer Assisted Instruction
Computer Assisted Language Learning
Cost Effectiveness
Courseware
Experts
Higher Education
Listening Skills
Multimedia Materials
Optical Data Disks
Production Techniques
Programming
Quality Indicators
Time Management
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Summary:Multimedia software combining video, sound, pictures, text and feedback in an interactive environment is ideally suited for developing a foreign language skill, but is costly and time-consuming to produce. This paper describes the production and the learning rationale of a series of six multimedia CD-ROMs that develop the listening skills of learners of Business English. The problems of cost, time, and quality which were encountered in the production of multiple courseware are described. The programming solution to these problems is put forward. This involved the creation of tools which enabled the subject expert to have complete and direct control over the language learning material.
ISSN:0360-1315
1873-782X
DOI:10.1016/S0360-1315(98)00038-4