Bates, T. (2000). Teaching, learning and the impact of multimedia technologies. Available at http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ERM0053.pdf.

A discussion about how multimedia affects teaching and learning.

Bell, Steven (2001). Web-Based Utilities for Learning and Collaboration in the Classroom. Available at http://www.syllabus.com/article.asp?id=4146

This short article describes some free and low-cost software and websites with tools to enhance online learning.

Boswood, T. (Ed.) (1997). New ways of using computers in language teaching. Alexandria, VA: TESOL.

An easy-to-use reference with teacher-friendly suggestions.

Bradin, C. (2004) Planning a language resource center. Available at http://edvista.com/claire/labplan.html

Helpful links for those creating a computer-enhanced language resource center.

Chickering, Arthur W. and Stephen C. Ehrmann (1996). Implementing the Seven Principles: Technology as Lever

How technology can be used to help implement the "seven principles" for good practice in education.

Egbert. J. (2005). CALL essentials: Principles and practice in CALL classrooms. Alexandria, VA: TESOL.

Both theoretical and practical information.

Egbert, J. and Hanson-Smith, E. (Eds.) (1999). CALL environments: Research, practice, and critical issues. Alexandria, VA: TESOL.

Good articles; watch for a new version coming out later this year.

Esmonde-White, P. (n.d.). Multimedia tips: Presentation power. Available at http://www.monitor.ca/monitor/issues/vol5iss2/feature5.html

Useful and practical tips.

Healey, D. & Johnson, N. (updated 2005) A place to start in selecting software. Online at http://oregonstate.edu/~healeyd/cj_software_selection.html

Suggestions about planning software purchases and recommendations for English language teaching software.

Internet TESL Journal. Available at http:/iteslj.org

Good articles and lesson plans for teachers; see also the related site for students at a4esl.org.

Easton, E.L. (2005) The Language Classroom: Keypals. Available at http://eleaston.com/keypal.html

Extensive links related to finding and using email pen pals.

Meskill, C. (2002). Teaching and learning in real time: Media, technologies and language acquisition. Houston: Athelstan.

Not just about computers, but technology use in general in the language classroom.

Warschauer, M., Meloni, C., & Shetzer, H. (2001). Internet for English Teaching. Alexandria, VA: TESOL.

An updated version of Mark Warschauer's 1995 Email for English Teaching.

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Go to the TechSem2007 syllabus

Questions? Contact Deborah Healey.