Improving Computer-Mediated Communication in Foreign Language Instruction

The author of this paper “describes how her initial experience using e-mail for EFL instruction with first-year students led to an investigation of why CMC [computer-mediated instruction] served to increase students’ motivation to practice English.” She incorporated the ARCS model as a frame of reference for identifying and implementing motivational tactics via email She found, based on student communications via email that there was an increase in their motivation to learn and perform practice activites.

Samuel, C. (2001). Computer-mediated communication: A motivator in the foreign language Classroom. The Korea TSEOL Journal, 4(1), 119 – 132.

 

Evaluating the Motivational and Instructional Properties of ESL Software

This website describes several issues pertaining to the use of computer software programs in support of instruction. It then provides criteria for evaluating software and reviews several software programs. It includes a section on motivation in which the ARCS model is applied in the design of those the software programs to promote learners’ language learning motivation.

Watt, D. L. E. & Foscolos, D. (1998). Evaluating ESL software for the inclusive classroom. International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning, 2(6), no page numbers. Manuscript available as of 22 June 2006 at http://www.ucalgary.ca/~iejll/volume2/Watt2_6.html

 

 

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