#CDROM LANGUAGE TEACHING
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Hello:
I am cross posting this message in a number of areas in the hope of finding
some input on the use of CDROM technology in a lab or stand alone environment
for language learning at the College level.
Proposed setup would be a 20 station PC compatible Novell net with CDROM:
standalone CD? or network array?
I would need to know what CD software exists …and has been successful…in
French, Spanish and Japanese. How do you use it in a College …or other
setting? Can sound be handled on a network or does each workstation need a
CDROM player and its own sound card.
I would very much encourage responses from hardware or software suppliers who
are familiar with this technology or indeed from interested computer "experts".
thanks.
John
John, the Berlitz courses for many languages are available on CD-ROM. You'll
have to check with them for specifics. This is more of a course for a traveler
than an in-depth course for college level language study. I heard of another
course that uses computerized "flash cards", but this is a beginner's level
course. I did see a demo of a course that was being developed for college
level study that used Video laser disk technology. Movie classics were played
in the native language and translations are overlayed by the computer software
on demand. Students are asked questions about the scene to determine how well
they understood the language. I suggest you not focus on the need for CD-ROM
technology and just find the best course available. IBM, Apple and Control
Data are companies I would contact with your requirements. This product was
developed using Asymetrix's Toolbook program, so they may also be able to
provide assistance in locating a suitable vendor. Once you locate a suitable
vendor I suggest asking them about hardware requirements. A network
environment should allow the instructor to monitor individual student's
progress. You will probably need a CD-ROM or Video laser disk player for each
station and a sound card will definately be needed for each station.