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>Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2005 08:27:24 -0500
>From: Michael Shaughnessy <[log in to unmask]>
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>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum   
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>Subject: Re: 8097.2  Effectiveness of distance language courses (!)
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Also see Encyclopedia of Distance Learning (2005) with a section and 
broad overview of all modes of educational software evaluation.
http://www.idea-group.com/encyclopedia/details.asp?ID=4500&v=tableOfContents
Many libraries should have access to the online version.

-Mike
LLTI-Editor wrote:

>Dear Irshat,
>
>although you specifically mentioned distance learning, I assume there is 
>CALL courseware involved-
>For the evaluation of it in learning environments I suggest you refer to 
>Phil Hubbard of Stanford University. He published a few comprehensive 
>Models for CALL evaluation.
>e.g. http://www.stanford.edu/class/linguist289/CALL2.htm
>
>best,
>isabel
>
>On Thu, 1 Dec 2005 01:07:55 EST, LLTI-Editor <[log in to unmask]> 
>wrote:
>
>  
>
>>Dear all,
>>Is anyone aware of an approach (approaches) to evaluating effectiveness 
>>of
>>distance language courses? I'm looking for something that can be used as 
>>    
>>




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