--- Forwarded Message from Aleta Anderson <[log in to unmask]> --- >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 11:05:09 -0800 >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >From: Aleta Anderson <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #7006 Beta Evaluators -- New Technology ------------------ Dear Jack, I am an assistant professor of Spanish and German, as well as teach language acquisition and ESL. My interest is in language acquisition, particularly in adults, and in using CALL materials. I would be very interested in reviewing this beta version of a program. I have had experience in evaluating computer language programs, and have written a review of Spanish for Business Purposes, a beta program put out by the State Dept. of Eduation. You can reach me at: [log in to unmask] Aleta Anderson Assist. Prof. Modern Languages Westmont College 955 La Paz Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93108 >--- Forwarded Message from John DuQuette <[log in to unmask]> --- > >>In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >>References: <[log in to unmask]> >>Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 01:40:32 -0500 >>To: LLTI-Editor <[log in to unmask]> >>From: John DuQuette <[log in to unmask]> >>Subject: Beta Evaluators -- New Technology > >We are looking for a few online beta evaluators/testers. > >- You must have Quicktime 6 on your computer, Mac or PC. >- No Windows 2000 or Mac OS 9, Mac must be OS 10, 10.2 is best. >- Windows 98 is OK. >- Computer should be fairly new and speedy with plenty of ram. > >This prototype has a target language of Icelandic and is localized >in English, German, French, and Norwegian. (Though English is >most complete.) Utilizes video extensively as well as real time >language tools. Designed as a virtual immersion and exploration >tool -- very much learner centered and content driven, using >extremely authentic material. > >Obviously most of us are not working a lot with Icelandic, >but we are just demonstrating the flexibility of our >authoring tools and user interface here -- >evaluation should be interesting whether you have >an interest in Icelandic or not. Other languages will follow. > >Tell us briefly who you are, what your position is, and what you do, >your phone and email, >and we will set you up with access to the prototype. > >John DuQuette >Yabla, Inc. >212 226 2370