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Kylie HsuKylie HsuCalifornia State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, Los Angeles
MERLOT International ConferenceMERLOT International ConferenceCosta Mesa, CaliforniaCosta Mesa, California
August 3-6, 2004August 3-6, 2004
Chinese Language andChinese Language andCulture Learning ModuleCulture Learning Module
IntroductionIntroduction
• Information/instructional technology
• Online language-learning materials on the web
• Interactive and upgradeable
Chinese Learning ModuleChinese Learning Module
• Web-based Chinese learning module
• Pedagogical and technical issues
• Cultural elements, e.g., kinship terms
• Festivals and celebrations
Chinese New YearChinese New Year
• Lantern festival
• Authentic materials
• Meaningful cultural context
• Target learners
• Traditional vs. simplified characters
• Feedback to learners
Pedagogical IssuesPedagogical IssuesPedagogical IssuesPedagogical Issues
• Increase students’ language proficiency
• Review and reinforce the materials learned
• Acquire culture through language
Learning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
• Conducive to learning
• Computer literacy level
• User-friendly website
Technical IssuesTechnical IssuesTechnical IssuesTechnical Issues
• Clear instruction
• Table of contents
• Legible texts
• Easy navigation
• Functional links
User-Friendly FeaturesUser-Friendly FeaturesUser-Friendly FeaturesUser-Friendly Features
• www.calstatela.edu/faculty/khsu2/MainPage.html
• Four types of exercises
• Multiple choice questions
• Online feedback
ImplementationImplementationImplementationImplementation
Main PageMain Page
Section ASection A
Section BSection B
Section C Section C
True or False
Section DSection D
FeedbackFeedback
• Positive comments for correct answers
• Confirms and reinforces
• Friendly corrections for incorrect answers
• Review or learn new material
AssessmentAssessment
• Impact on student learning outcome
• MERLOT peer review criteria
• Student evaluation
Student CommentsStudent Comments
• Variety of questions
• Pictures and backgrounds
• Useful feedback
• Easy navigation
• Clear instruction
RecommendationsRecommendations
• More pictures and exercises
• Include pinyin and audio
• Short vs. long answer feedback
ConclusionsConclusions
• Cultural approach
• Pedagogical and technical issues
• Four types of exercises with feedback
• Peer review criteria and student evaluation
• Comparable textbooks and proficiency
• Quick/effective way to improve language skills