Keywords

CALL, Evaluation, Criteria, Qualitative, Technology

Abstract

It is important to identify the criteria that language teachers consider when selecting technologies. Software designers and developers, program administrators, and others need to be aware of adoption issues and practices for CALL technology. The focus of this case study was to look at six language instructors considered to be experts in their use of technology in the classroom and examine the criteria they use when selecting CALL resources or activities in the classroom. Interviews, recorded classroom observations, and analyses of teaching materials resulted in three themes: consideration of pedagogy, consideration of convenience, and consideration of authenticity. These are discussed in the context of language teaching, CALL materials development, and language program administration.

Original Publication Citation

McMurry, B., Rich, P. J., Hartshorn, K. J., Anderson, N. J.,& Williams, D. D. (2016). Criteria Language Teachers Use When Selecting CALL Technologies.The Journal of Language Teaching and Learning,6, 49-65.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2016

Publisher

Turkish Association of Applied Linguistics

Language

English

College

Humanities

Department

Linguistics

University Standing at Time of Publication

Assistant Professor

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