Qualitative Research in Less Commonly Taught and Endangered Language CALL

Monica Ward

Language Learning & Technology Vol. 22, No. 2 (2018) pp. 116–132

The use of computing technologies in less commonly taught language (LCTL) and endangered language (EL) learning is different from mainstream computer-assisted language learning (CALL), where several languages, most noticeably English, dominate the...

The Additional Uses of CALL in the Endangered Language Context

Monica Ward

ReCALL Vol. 16, No. 2 (November 2004) pp. 345–359

This paper considers the additional uses of CALL in the Endangered Language (EL) context. It briefly reviews ELs and reports on CALL for ELs in general. It then reviews the extra uses of CALL for ELs; these include changing negative attitudes...

Using Software Design Methods in CALL

Monica Ward

Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 19, No. 2 (April 2006) pp. 129–147

The phrase "software design" is not one that arouses the interest of many CALL practitioners, particularly those from a humanities background. However, software design essentials are simply logical ways of going about designing a system. The...

Education Reform with Technology - Difficult but Worth the Effort?

Monica Ward; Eamon Costello

Global Learn 2016 (Apr 28, 2016) pp. 71–78

Abstract: It is important for education to adapt if it is going to meet the needs of today’s learners. Technology should not be seen as a threat by educators, but rather a tool to help them change and reform how they do things in the educational...

Topics: Education reform with technology

Can WordBricks Make Learning Irish More Engaging for Students?

Monica Ward; Maxim Mozgovoy; Marina Purgina

International Journal of Game-Based Learning Vol. 9, No. 2 (April 2019) pp. 20–39

Learning a language is challenging and it is important that learners be kept motivated throughout the process. Many Irish primary school children are not particularly motivated to learn the language and there are few computer assisted language...