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Language practice with multimedia supported web-based grammar revision material

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 2010

Meltem Huri Baturay ,
Aysegul Daloglu  and
Soner Yildirim
Meltem Huri Baturay*
Affiliation:
Institute of Informatics, Gazi University, Milas Sok. Teknikokullar, Beşevler, Ankara, Turkey. Phone: +90 (312) 202 38 05; Fax: +90 (312) 202 37 91 (email: baturay@gazi.edu.tr)
Aysegul Daloglu*
Affiliation:
Department of Foreign Language Education, Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, 06531 Ankara, Turkey. Phone: +90 (312) 210 4007; Fax: +90 (312) 210 4146 (email: daloglu@metu.edu.tr)
Soner Yildirim*
Affiliation:
Department of Computer Education & Instructional Technology, Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, 06531 Ankara, Turkey. Phone: +90 (312) 210 4007; Fax: +90 (312) 210 4146 (email: soner@metu.edu.tr)
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions of elementary-level English language learners towards web-based, multimedia-annotated grammar learning. WEBGRAM, a system designed to provide supplementary web-based grammar revision material, uses audio-visual aids to enrich the contextual presentation of grammar and allows learners to revise target grammatical structures using interactive exercises such as gap-filling, combo-box and drag-and-drop exercises. This study gathered quantitative data on learner satisfaction, attention and participation and qualitative data with regard to the material’s content, visual and instructional design, usability, practicality and effectiveness. The findings indicate that learners enjoyed using the material and developed a positive attitude towards the system.

Keywords

web-basedinteractive learningmultimedialanguage learninge-learning
Type
Research Article
Information
ReCALL , Volume 22 , Issue 3 , September 2010 , pp. 313 - 331
Copyright
Copyright © European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning 2010

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