Language Learning and the Web

How can language teachers use the Web to help students learn? What kinds of interactivity are possible on the Web? Why would I want to do this, even if I had the time? Trailmarkers: Language Site collections Web Interactivity for Language Teachers Language/Character Set issues Copyright and the Web

Linked Programs and Plug-ins

What is program linking? Why would I want to link programs to Web pages? How do I use program linking and plug-ins? Side Trail: Streaming audio and video Trailmarkers: Examples of applications to link Plug-ins and utilities Streaming media

JavaScript:   Local Interactivity

What is JavaScript? JavaScript basics through examples Sample JavaScript quiz JavaScript, Dynamic HTML and Style Sheets Side Trail: Cookies and JavaScript Trailmarkers: Information/Tutorials/Tools Examples/Collections/Demos Cookies

CGI:   Server-based Interactivity

What is CGI? Why would I want to learn CGI? How do I create CGI scripts? CGI basics through examples Using CCI without programming Scripts Archive Side Trail: Animations on the Web Trailmarkers: Information/Tutorials/Tools Examples/Collections/Demos Animations

Java:   Local & Remote Programming

What is Java? Why would I want to learn Java? How do I create Java applets? Java basics through examples Using Java without programming Side Trail: Is Java the future? Trailmarkers: Information/Tutorials/Tools Examples/Collections/Demos

Web Scripts:   Examples for Language Learning

Function Comprehension Testing Collaborative Writing Clickable Graphic Natural Language English/Generic French German Russian Scripting Language AppleScript Perl JavaScript Web forms at other sites

Soapbox Issues

Am I really going to be able to do this stuff? But how can I possibly find the time? What studies prove the effectiveness on language learning? Why do it yourself? An object lesson Ten ways to enhance teaching through technology Teaching with Technology: What works and What it takes