Tips for Teaching CALL
Tips for Teaching with CALL: Practical Approaches to Computer-Assisted Language Learning, by Carol A. Chapelle and Joan Jamieson, introduces English language teachers to computer-assisted language learning, or CALL. This practical reference book links specific techniques for using CALL with contemporary CALL research. The book and companion CD-ROM clearly demonstrate why and how to use CALL to teach vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking, communication skills, and content-based language. Features of the Book:Color screenshotsof authentic CALL software, along with descriptions, level information, and notes, illustrate more than 100 real examples.Concrete tipsat the beginning of each chapter help teachers get students working productively with electronic texts.What the research saysandWhat the teacher can dosections link pedagogical research with classroom techniques.Specific topicscovered in different chapters include Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Communication Skills, and Content-Based Language.Focus questionsat the end of each chapter guide teachers in selecting appropriate CALL activities for their students' needs.Features of the CD-ROM:Interactive video clipsshow application of tips from each chapter.Demonstration tipsshow students using authentic CALL software.Simulation tipsguide teachers through using authentic CALL programs.TheTips for Teachingseries covers topics of practical classroom-centered interest for English language teachers. Written in clearly comprehensible terms, each book offers soundly conceived practical approaches to classroom instruction that are firnly grounded in current pedagogical research.  System RequirementsWindows® 2000/XP/Vista or Mac OSX (10.3 or higher)Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.x, SafariTM1.x, Firefox® 1.x, Mozilla® 1.x, NetscapeTM7.x or later256 MB RAM minimum (512+ MB recommended)500 MB available hard drive spaceMonitor resolution of 1024 x 768 or higherSound card and speakersCD-ROM drive (10x or faster)Adobe® Flash® 8 plug-in or higher (Note: If your computer does not have this plug-in, and Internet connection is required for installation.)