Computer-aided learning and use of the internet

Abstract

The working group in Computer Aided Learning and Use of the Internet aims: · to bring together information about resources and tools for computer aided learning (CAL) in the field, · to promote the use of the internet to disseminate information and teaching materials, · to make suggestions of areas of resource development to potential authors, · to encourage the generation of a comprehensive set of high quality resources, and · to create an infrastructure for the management of resources. The working group consists of educational professionals who have direct experience of applying educational technology within Speech Communication Sciences. Through our research into the current use of computer-based methods, and the identification of successful applications, we hope to encourage others to experiment with their use. In the following sections we look at the match between Internet technology and educational requirements in general, highlight the requirements of Speech Sciences in particular, give a taxonomy of available resources (with examples), criticise the current position, and discuss what are the most urgent requirements for computer-based teaching materials in Speech Communication Sciences. This review is based on a database of 80 web-based resources (see Appendix I).