Teaching and Learning in Real Time: Media Technologies and Language Acquisition - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0940753170 ISBN 13: 9780940753174

Synopsis

This title explores technology use for second language learners, focussing on sociocognitive development, media awareness, second language acquisition strategies and interpersonal interactions. Topics include: instructional media and teachnology and language learning; The Media as a Second Language; principled uses of media and technologies; the aural -- talking about, around and through audio technologies; video -- the What, the Why, the How; computers in language learning -- from Constructed to Constructing; computer communication tools; multimedia spaces, performances, and characters; electronic literacy as a Second Language.

About this title

About the Author

Carla Meskill is Professor, Department of Education Theory and Practice at the University of Albany, State University of New York, USA.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0940753170
• ISBN 13: 9780940753174
• Binding: Paperback