Intelligent Design of Interactive Multimedia Listening Software

Vehbi Turel (Bingol University, Turkey)

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Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase

ISBN13: 9781466684997

EISBN13: 9781466685000

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8499-7

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Twenty-first century students live within a pervasive digital environment. Making use of digital and computer-based tools is essential to successful foreign language learning.

Intelligent Design of Interactive Multimedia Listening Software explores unique strategies for the development and design of digital and multimedia learning tools aimed at helping students engage with course material in a technology rich world. With a focus on computer-assisted language learning, this book is a critical reference for educators, course designers, curriculum specialists, and those seeking to improve the efficacy of their foreign language acquisition.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Abstract Vocabulary
Blended Learning Environments
Curriculum Design
Interactive Multimedia
Language Learning Resources
Listening Comprehension
Self-Assessment Tools
Virtual Learning Environments

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Scholars of language, education, and learning technology present an approach to designing and developing efficient and cost-effective multimedia listening applications for learners of any language that is taught as a second or foreign language. They cover various related topics: annotations, optimum combinations, and captions; tasks, activities, and other design issues; and tools, applications, and resources.

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Vehbi Turel has a First Class Degree in Teaching of English as a Foreign Language, M.Ed. in Educational Technology and TESOL, and a Ph.D. on Design of Interactive Multimedia Language (Listening) Software. He is a professional software developer and is mainly interested in teaching, research, and creating CALL materials in English, Kurdish, and Turkish. He has twenty-seven years teaching experience and has been working as a co-editor, editor-in-chief, editorial board member, author and reviewer for several refereed international journals and book publishers. He teaches and publishes internationally.

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