ABSTRACT

Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning of Chinese as a Foreign Language provides new and experienced teachers of Chinese with a timely review and evaluation of the use of technology in the language classroom.

The book draws from Second Language Acquisition theories and empirical studies to demonstrate the use of technologies in facilitating language learning. With a strong practical and pedagogical focus, this is an ideal resource for current and prospective teachers of Chinese as a Foreign Language.

Key features include:

  • Demonstration and analysis of technologies in use
  • Principles and methods to evaluate instructional technologies
  • Summary tables presenting the key functions of each technology tool

Online resources include up-to-date information on new technologies and tools to address the ever-changing nature of the topic.

chapter 1|9 pages

The drives

What is behind our decisions regarding instructional technology?

chapter 2|10 pages

The filters

Standards, principles, and considerations for selecting and using instructional technology

chapter 5|36 pages

Using technology to promote literacy