We will then proceed to demonstrate web-based materials that we have designed and used for teaching English to university students in Japan. Finally, we will explain the basic steps for designing web-based materials for language teaching. When people think of CALL, they think of it in terms of software and CD-ROMs. But recently, the widespread availability of the Internet and its use in educational institutions have reshaped the use of computers for language learning. More and more educators are finding ways to utilize the infinite number of resources available on the web in order to help their students improve their communication and language skills.
Computers are no longer just tools for information processing and for running CALL software.
Computers can also be used as tools for communication, exposing learners to authentic language use, promoting project-based language learning in the classroom and enhancing learner autonomy. In this presentation we will describe how we have been using computers and the Internet for teaching English to first year university students in Japan. We will also present web-based materials that we have designed and used with our students and we will explain the basic steps for designing materials to suit your students needs. They both work at universities in Nagoya. This page updated 0.5.30 by Chris Houser .