{"product_id":"teaching-researching-computer-assisted-language-learning-paperback","title":"Teaching \u0026 Researching: Computer-Assisted Language Learning - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKen Beatty\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComputers increasingly play an important role in education, particularly language learning. But Computer-assisted Language Learning (CALL) is constantly undergoing change because of technological advances that create opportunities to revisit old ideas, to conduct new research and to challenge established beliefs about the ways in which teaching and learning can be carried out both with and without a human teacher. This book offers teachers and researchers a better understanding of CALL through: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive overview of CALL, fully updated to take into account the Web 2.0 revolution \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions on conducting research projects in CALL \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive resources in the form of contacts, websites and free software references \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA glossary of terms related to CALL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCALL is a field tied closely to other areas of study within applied linguistics such as autonomy in language learning, as well as to the teaching of particular language skills. It also reaches out to other disciplines such as computer science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComputers play a crucial and rapidly evolving role in education, particularly in the area of language learning. Far from being a tool mimicking a textbook or teacher, Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) has the power to transform language learning through the pioneering application of innovative research and practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnological innovation creates opportunities to revisit old ideas, conduct new research and challenge established beliefs, meaning that the field is constantly undergoing change. This fully revised second edition brings teachers and researchers up-to-date by offering: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive overview of CALL and current research issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions on conducting research projects in CALL \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive resources in the form of contacts, websites and free software references \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glossary of terms related to CALL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eClosely linked to other branches of study such as autonomy in language learning and computer science, CALL is at the cutting edge of current research directions. This book is essential reading for all teachers and researchers interested in using CALL to make language learning a richer, more productive and more enjoyable task. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKen Beatty has taught at colleges and universities in Canada, Asia and the Middle East. His publications include more than 100 textbooks for learning English as a Second Language, as well as various websites, CD-ROMs and educational videos. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKen Beatty\u003c\/strong\u003e has taught at colleges and universities in Canada, Asia and the Middle East. His publications include more than 100 textbooks for learning English as a Second Language, as well as various websites, CD-ROMs and educational videos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 10, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52987842232627,"sku":"9781408205006","price":97.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/xfKmPpzdSo9781408205006.webp?v=1784241857","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/teaching-researching-computer-assisted-language-learning-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}