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South, Joseph B.; Gabbitas, Bruce; Merrill, Paul F. – Interactive Learning Environments, 2008
In this paper we discuss how the Brigham Young University Technology Assisted Language Learning Group (BYU TALL Group) develops video-based dramatic narratives to increase the amount of context we provide to English as a second language (ESL) learners. First, we discuss the problem of decontextualization in education, the contextualism…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Technology, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Nord, James – CALICO Journal, 1987
The "rear-view mirror" approach referred to by McLuhan refers to new media being used with the methods of older, different media. A Sens-it (SENtence- SENtence- SITuation) cell model is suggested as an effective use of interactive videodisk systems in contrast to the communicative competence approach. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Instructional Innovation