Evaluation and Publications

Reports

Report on Teaching Techniques for Multimedia Language Learning Labs
This report is a description and discussion of a project that was run at Queen Mary University of London,  (Winner of the CEMLL Multimedia Lab Teaching Awards 2008/2009), to explore approaches to language teaching using computer-based multimedia language laboratories.

Innovation - Teaching for Transition
This report, on a project conducted in semester one 2005/2006, relates to the use of computer-based diagnostic tests to aid first year students in identifying and addressing areas for improvement in French grammar.

Innovation - Teaching Translation through Technology
A project, conducted in a second year French module in 2006/2007, involving the use of wikis and WebCT in a multimedia language lab environment for teaching translation, is described in this document.

Interim Report
This interim report evaluates the Centre's first two year of activity as measured against our aims.

Auralog- TellMeMore
Trial and evaluation of Auralog's TellMeMore version 9 (e-learning application) for Auralog with first year and final year students of French. Report submitted in July 2007.

Logosapience - LogoLab
Trial and evaluation of LogoSapience's LogoLab application. Report submitted in July 2007.

Presentations - relating to Technology & Languages/Education

2010
Barr, D. Ó Dónaill, C. (2010) Poster Title: Sharing Good Practice between Multimedia
Language Learning Practitioners. Presented at University of Ulster 8th E Learning Conference: TEL it as IT is 

Gillespie, J. (2010) Radicals, pragmatists and conservatives: staff reaction to the integration of technology into teaching. University of Ulster 8th E Learning Conference: TEL it as IT is

2009
Duffner, K., Ó Dónaill, C.(2009) ‘Task-based learning’ Pre-Conference Workshop: E-learning Symposium, University of Southampton. 

Leakey, J. Ó Dónaill, C. (2009) ‘Evaluating and rewarding students’ work in the lab’, Digital lab Symposium, University of Nottingham.

Ó Dónaill, C, (2009) ‘Integrating computer assisted task-based learning into the language curriculum’, Eurocall '09 Conference, University of Valencia, Gandia.

Leakey, J. (2009) CEMLL Symposium Making Multimedia Work in the Digital Lab.  Paper title: "Integrating goals, outcomes, feedback and assessment in the digital language lab",  University of Ulster, Belfast Campus 

Leakey, J. (2009) Defining and evaluating quality in CALL effectiveness research at University of Limerick Technology and Learning Conference: Defining quality in research, theory and practice, 11 May 2009, one day conference organised by the Institute for the Study of Knowledge in Society.

2008
Barr, D. (2008). From design to implementation. CEMLL symposium, Nottingham Trent University

Barr, D. (2008). Practice and innovation in multimedia language labs. CiLT conference, University of York.

Barr, D. (2008). Evaluation of Effective Teaching Practices - Creation of CETLs, presentation to LANQUA network, Leiden.

Barr, D. & Duffner, K. (2008). Managing language teaching in a multimedia lab environment. LLAS CETLs workshop, University of Bristol

Duffner, K. (2008). Mapping multimedia for effective learning. Third International Blended Learning Conference 2008 Enhancing the Student Experience, University of Hertfordshire. Edited by Helen.J.Miller and Amanda L. Jefferies

Duffner, K. (2008) Student engagement in a multimedia setting, University of Ulster lunchtime seminar at Coleraine, 19 November 2008 as part of a series organised by the Forum for Innovation in Teaching and Learning 

Gillespie, J. (2008). Reluctance, resistance and radicalism revisited: a study of staff reaction to the adoption of CALL and ICT in a modern language department. EUROCALL 2008, Hungary.

Leakey, J. (2009). A qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the effects of CALL on second language acquisition.

Ó Dónaill, C. (2008). Collaborative Learning in a Multimedia Setting, CEMLL symposium, Nottingham Trent University

Ó Dónaill, C. (2008). Collaborative learning and assessment within a multimedia learning environment. How am I doing? Assessment and feedback for learning, workshop hosted by Forum for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, University of Ulster.

2007
Barr, D. (2007). Teaching translation with technology. CEMLL Symposium, SOAS, University of London

Duffner, K. (2007). Digital labs & understanding learning: using technology to enlighten the teacher. LLAS eLearning Conference, University of Southampton

Gillespie, J. & Toner, G. (2007). From School to University: Continuing the Multimedia Learning experience. CEMLL & ConnectED meeting. Merchant Taylors School, London.

Ó Dónaill, C. (2007). Technology-enhanced pronunciation instruction. CEMLL Symposium, SOAS, University of London

Toner, G. (2007). Language learning in a multimedia environment. University of Ulster.

2006
Barr, D. (2006). Helping students to learn grammar: Do CALL technologies make a difference? EUROCALL 2006, Granada.

Barr, D. (2006). Teaching translation with technology. Translation conference. University of Ulster

Duffner, K. (2006). Exploring effective pedagogy in a digital environment. Challenge and Change in the Higher Education Learning Environment conference, University of Ulster

Duffner, K. (2006). Multimedia Language Learning. Blended Learning Conference, University of Hertfordshire

Gillespie, J. (2006). Multimedia Language Learning: Mastering the Technology. EUROCALL regional workshop, Portsmouth.

Gillespie, J. (2006). Integrating CALL: linking institutional policies and classroom practice, EUROCALL 2006, Granada.

Leakey J. (2006). Evaluation of a blended learning approach to the teaching of Area Studies in a CALL environment. EUROCALL 2006 ("Integrating CALL into Study Programmes"), University of Granada, Spain.

Leakey, J. & Ranchoux, A. (2006). Configuring data sources across institutions: evaluating the effectiveness of language study skills programmes in two UK universities. CALL 12th International CALL Research Conference (How are we doing? CALL & Monitoring the Learner), Institute for Language and Communication, University of Antwerp, Belgium.

Ó Dónaill, C. (2006). Task-based language learning in a multimedia environment, Technology and Third Level Language Teaching Conference, University of Ulster.

Ó Dónaill, C. (2006). Task-based Learning', Crossing Frontiers: languages and the international dimension, Cardiff University.

Ó Dónaill, C. (2006). The development of pronunciation exercises for Irish Language Learners for use within a Multimedia Language Laboratory', EUROCALL 2006: Integrating CALL into Study Programmes, University of Granada.

Barr, D. Toner, G (2006) Report on Multimedia Language Learning in Higher Education in the UK
In collaboration with the Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies, a survey investigating the use of multimedia technologies in Higher Education in Modern Languages was conducted in December 2005. The published report is available in hard copy, online and as a pdf file.

2005
Barr, D. (2005). Virtual conference, York University, Canada

Barr, D. (2005). Computer-enhanced grammar teaching. Faculty Away Day, University of Ulster

Leakey, J. & Ranchoux, A. (2005). BLINGUA - An evaluation of a CALL pilot project exploring a pedagogical approach to delivering differentiated language learning and area studies skills to a cohort of first year undergraduates of French. U-CALL Conference ("Developing a pedagogy for CALL? Examples of theory and practice, University of Ulster at Coleraine.

Mac Coinnigh, M. & Ó Dónaill, C. (2005). The Use of CALL in Irish Language Teaching: The Way Forward?' UCALL Conference: Developing a pedagogy for CALL? Examples of theory and practice', University of Ulster

Ó Dónaill, C. (2005). Task-based language learning, Faculty Away Day, University of Ulster

Toner, G. (2005). Learning technologies in languages. AULC conference, Belfast.

Publications

2010
forthcoming: Leakey, J. (2010). A chapter for the book on the proceedings of the University of Limerick conference.  Chapter title: Defining and evaluating quality in computer-assisted language learning (CALL)

2009
Gillespie, J (2009). ‘Mastering Multimedia: Teaching Languages through Technology’, Guest Editorial, ReCALL, 20, 2 May 2008 pp. 121-123.

Ó Dónaill, C. (2009) ‘Teagasc Ríomhchuidithe Teangacha: An Cur Chuige in Ollscoil Uladh’. [Computer Assisted Language Learning: The University of Ulster Approach] Ó Theagasc Teanga go Sealbhú Teanga: Múineadh agus Foghlaim na Gaeilge ar an Tríú Leibhéal. Baile Átha Cliath.

2008
Barr, D (2008). Computer-enhanced grammar teaching. In F Zhang and B Barber (eds) Handbook of Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning (New York: Information Science Reference, 2008), pp. 101 - 113

2007
Barr, D. joint editor of the Handbook of Research on Computer Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning, Canberra.

2006
Barr, D. (2006). guest editor of the journal Computer assisted language learning: UCALL 2005, 19 (4-5) (London, 2006)

Leakey, J. (2006). Evaluation of a one-year trial of Auralog's TellMeMore Education (version 7) software package in a higher education context. CALL-EJ [online journal], Vol. 8, No.1.

Leakey, J., & Ranchoux, A. (2006). BLINGUA - A blended language learning approach for CALL. Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 19, Nos. 4 & 5, October 2006, pp. 357 - 372

Ó Dónaill, C.  (With Mac Coinnigh, M.) (2006).  ‘The Use of CALL in Irish Language Teaching: The Way Forward?’ in CALL Computer Assisted Language Learning, An International Journal, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium.

2005
Barr, D., Leakey, J., & Ranchoux, A. (2005). TOLD like it is! An Evaluation of an Integrated Oral Development Project. Language Learning & Technology [online journal], Volume 9, Number 3, pp.55-78.

pre-2005
Barr, D. (2004). ICT - Integrating Computers in Teaching: Creating a Computer-Based Language-Learning Environment (Oxford, Bern, New York: Peter Lang, 2004)

Barr, D., & Gillespie, J. (2002). Resistance, Reluctance and Radicalism: A Study of Staff Reaction to the Adoption of CALL/C & IT in Modern Languages Departments, ReCALL 14: 1 (CUP), pp. 120-132.

Barr, D., & Gillespie, J. (2003). Creating a Computer Based Language-Learning Environment. ReCALL 15: 1, Cambridge University Press, pp. 68-78.

Gillespie, J. (2000). Towards a Computer Based Learning Environment: a Pilot Study in the Use of First Class', ReCALL (CUP) 12:1 pp. 19-26.

Gillespie, J. & McKee, J. (1999). Does it Fit and Does it Make any Difference? Integrating CALL into the Curriculum, with RJ McKee, Computer Assisted Language Learning, (Svets and Zeitlinger) 12: 5, pp. 441-455.

Gillespie, J. & McKee, J. (1999). Resistance to CALL: degrees of student reluctance to use CALL and ICT, with RJ McKee, ReCALL (CUP) 11:1, pp. 38-46.