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A System for Analyzing and Evaluating Computer-Assisted Second-Language Pronunciation-Teaching Websites and Mobile Apps
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, Linguistics Department, Brigham Young University, United States

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Las Vegas, NV, United States ISBN 978-1-939797-37-7 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA

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The potential benefits of computer-assisted pronunciation teaching (CAPT) include a private, stress-free learning environment; virtually unlimited input; practice at the student’s own pace; individualized, instantaneous feedback through Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR); and visual acoustic and articulatory displays. Regrettably, however, CAPT software does not always measure up to its potential. Furthermore, many L2 teachers and learners are not familiar with the full range of CAPT possibilities and may not be aware of what features to look for in an instructional product. This paper shares a remedy to this problem—a comprehensive set of criteria for analyzing and evaluating CAPT software, websites, and mobile apps. Utilizing an easy-to-use checklist format, as well as Likert-scale and open-response items, this system is designed to guide teachers and learners in evaluating CAPT programs.

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Henrichsen, L. (2019). A System for Analyzing and Evaluating Computer-Assisted Second-Language Pronunciation-Teaching Websites and Mobile Apps. In K. Graziano (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 963-968). Las Vegas, NV, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 24, 2023 from .

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