Search results for author:"Uschi Felix"
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Integrating Multimedia into the Curriculum: A Case Study Evaluation
Uschi Felix
On-Call Vol. 11, No. 1 (1997) pp. 2–11
Evaluates software developed for advanced learners of a second language. The software uses the target language (German) exclusively, brings together language and literature teaching, and includes a large variety of written exercises with scored...
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Teaching languages online: Deconstructing the myths
Uschi Felix
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 19, No. 1 (Jan 01, 2003) pp. 118–138
Debates on e-learning often begin by comparing apples with oranges. The 'theatre of the classroom' and the rich social tapestry of the campus are contrasted with a barren, solitary, inhuman online experience consisting of no more than downloading...
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E-Learning Pedagogy in the Third Millennium: The Need for Combining Social and Cognitive Constructivist Approaches
Uschi Felix
ReCALL Vol. 17, No. 1 (May 2005) pp. 85–100
An analysis of the characteristics of education and educational institutions of the third millennium shows that predominant features are flexibility, inclusiveness, collaboration, authenticity, relevance and extended institutional boundaries. Roles...
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Towards Meaningful Interaction in Multimedia Programs for Language Teaching
Uschi Felix
On-Call Vol. 12, No. 1 (1998) pp. 20–29
Examines the interactive potential for teaching four language skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) in the context of what is available across a range of multimedia technologies, from CD-ROMs to the World Wide Web. Identifies three...
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What Do Meta-Analyses Tell Us about CALL Effectiveness?
Uschi Felix
ReCALL Vol. 17, No. 2 (November 2005) pp. 269–288
A great deal of research has been carried out over the past two decades related to the effectiveness of computer-assisted teaching and learning. This large body of work, however, has not produced unequivocal findings, especially in the area of CALL. ...
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The Unreasonable Effectiveness of CALL: What Have We Learned in Two Decades of Research?
Uschi Felix
ReCALL Vol. 20, No. 2 (May 2008) pp. 141–161
This paper presents a comprehensive picture of what has been investigated in terms of CALL effectiveness over the period 1981-2005 throwing light on why this question is still such a difficult one to answer unequivocally. The author looks at both...
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A multivariate analysis of students' experience of web based learning
Uschi Felix
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 17, No. 1 (Jan 01, 2001) pp. 21–36
This paper reports on a large scale study carried out in four settings that investigates the potential of the web as a medium of language instruction, both to complement face to face teaching and as a stand alone course. Data was collected by...
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Marking: A Pain in the Neck! The Computer to the Rescue
Uschi Felix
Babel: Australia Vol. 28, No. 3 (1993) pp. 15–16
Discusses the annoyances and minor aches accompanying the tedious work of marking students' schoolwork and the application of the computer to providing students with good feedback. Notes that using the computer to mark students' papers is more...
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A Multivariate Analysis of Secondary Students' Experience of Web-Based Language Acquisition
Uschi Felix
ReCALL Vol. 16, No. 1 (May 2004) pp. 237–249
This paper reports on a large-scale project designed to replicate an earlier investigation of tertiary students (Felix, 2001) in a secondary school environment. The new project was carried out in five settings, again investigating the potential of...
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Analysing Recent Call Effectiveness Research--Towards a Common Agenda
Uschi Felix
Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 18, No. 1 (February 2005) pp. 1–32
This paper presents a comprehensive picture of what has been investigated in terms of CALL effectiveness over the period 2000-2004 and determines why this question is still such a difficult one to answer. The study looks at both strengths and...
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Online Education: Great Expectations turned into Myths?
Uschi Felix
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2003 (2003) pp. 3389–3407
This paper will provide a comprehensive analysis of current popular expectations about online learning and teaching from the perspectives of administrators, teachers and students. The central questions underpinning the general discussion are: (1)...
Topics: Students, Information Communication Technologies, Administrators, Educational Technology, Teachers
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Languages and Multimedia: Dream or Nightmare?
Uschi Felix; David Askew
Australian Universities' Review Vol. 39, No. 1 (1996) pp. 16–21
The costs and benefits of investing in new, multimedia technology for teaching languages are examined, looking at one recent grant-based Australian project for instructional development in German on CD-ROM. Limitations are discussed, including...