Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Foreword ...........................................................................................................................................xxiii
Preface ................................................................................................................................................ xxx
Acknowledgment ............................................................................................................................xxxiii
Section I
E-Language Learning:
Theories, Tools, and Pedagogical Resources
Chapter I
Understanding E-Skills in the FLT Context ............................................................................................ 1
Pascual Pérez-Paredes, Universidad de Murcia, Spain
Mariá Sánchez-Tornel, Universidad de Murcia, Spain
Chapter II
The Emergence of Social Presence in Learning Communities ............................................................. 22
Antônio Carlos Soares Martins, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de
Januária/Fapemig, Brazil
Junia de Carvalho Fidelis Braga, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
Chapter III
CALL as Action .................................................................................................................................... 39
Vilson J. Leffa, Universidade Catolica de Pelotas, Brazil
Chapter IV
Investigating Interaction in an EFL Online Environment ..................................................................... 53
Vera Lucia Menezes de Oliveira e Paiva, Universidade Federal de Minas
Gerais/CNPq/FAPEMIG, Brazil
Adail Sebastiao Rodrigues-Junior, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Brazil
Chapter V
Interactive Whiteboards and the Normalization of CALL.................................................................... 69
Euline Cutrim Schmid, University of Education Heidelberg, Germany
Chapter VI
OpenLearn and Knowledge Maps for Language Learning................................................................... 84
Alexandra Okada, The Open University, UK
Chapter VII
Learning Objects: Projects, Potentials, and Pitfalls ............................................................................ 104
Ria Hanewald, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
Chapter VIII
English-Language Teaching with Learning Objects at PUCPR ......................................................... 120
Patrica Lupion Torres, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Brazil
Rita de Cassia Veiga Marriott, University of Birmingham, UK
Andreia Ferreira Ramos, Faculdade Luterana São Marcos/RS, Brazil
Chapter IX
Amusing Minds for Joyful Learning through E-Gaming ................................................................... 132
Zhuo Li, University of Florida, USA
Feng Liu, University of Florida, USA
Jeff Boyer, University of Florida, USA
Chapter X
A Non-Language Learning Courseware and its Challenges ............................................................... 151
Jowati Juhary, The National Defence University of Malaysia, Malaysia
Chapter XI
A Pliant-Based Software Tool for Courseware Development ............................................................ 165
Marcus Vinicius dos Santos, Ryerson University, Canada
Isaac Woungang, Ryerson University, Canada
Moses Nyongwa, University of Manitoba CUSB, Canada
Section II
E-Language Learning:
Developing Skills and Competencies
Chapter XII
Designing a Constructivist Vocabulary Learning Material ................................................................. 186
Ayşegül Daloğlu, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Meltem Baturay, Gazi University, Turkey
Soner Yildirim, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Chapter XIII
A Lexical Study Based on Parallel Corpora, DDL, and Moodle ........................................................ 204
Yasunori Nishina, University of Birmingham, UK
Chapter XIV
EFL through the Digital Glass of Corpus Linguistics......................................................................... 219
Vander Viana, Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sonia Zyngier, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Chapter XV
Electronic Strategies to Improve Chinese Reading Skills .................................................................. 237
Jing Wang, Allegheny College, USA
Chapter XVI
Politeness in Intercultural E-Mail Communication ............................................................................ 253
Margaret Murphy, Griffith University, Australia
Cristina Poyatos Matas, Griffith University, Australia
Chapter XVII
Interactional Modifications in Internet Chatting ................................................................................. 271
Neny Isharyanti, Satya Wacana Christian University, Indonesia
Chapter XVIII
The Functions of Negotiation of Meaning in Text-Based CMC ......................................................... 291
Sedat Akayoğlu, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Arif Altun, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
Chapter XIX
The Use of the CMC Tool AMANDA for the Teaching of English.................................................... 307
Esrom Adriano Irala, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Brazil
Patrica Lupion Torres, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Brazil
Chapter XX
Assessing the Quality of Online Peer Feedback in L2 Writing .......................................................... 322
Christine Rosalia, New York University, USA
Lorena Llosa, New York University, USA
Chapter XXI
The Impact of Podcasting on Students’ Learning Outcomes .............................................................. 339
Betty Rose Facer, Old Dominion University, USA
M'hammed Abdous, Old Dominion University, USA
Margaret M. Camarena, Old Dominion University, USA
Chapter XXII
Listening Comprehension of Languages with Mobile Devices .......................................................... 352
Mahieddine Djoudi, Université de Poitiers, France
Chapter XXIII
Computers and Independent Study: Student Perspectives .................................................................. 367
Huw Jarvis, University of Salford-Greater Manchester, UK
Chapter XXIV
Creating Supportive Environments for CALL Teacher Autonomy .................................................... 387
Renata Chylinski, Monash University, Australia
Ria Hanewald, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
Chapter XXV
Frustration in Virtual Learning Environments .................................................................................... 409
Mar Gutiérrez-Colon Plana, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain
Section III
E-Language Learning:
Methodological Approaches and Future Tendencies
Chapter XXVI
Social Software and Language Acquisition ........................................................................................ 424
Sarah Guth, Università degli studi di Padova, Italy
Corrado Petrucco, Università degli studi di Padova, Italy
Chapter XXVII
The Usefulness of Second Life for Language Learning ..................................................................... 443
Bryan Carter, University of Central Missouri, USA
Dayton Elseth, Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
Chapter XXVIII
Project-Based Instruction for ESP in Higher Education ..................................................................... 456
Irene Mamakou, University of Peloponnese, Greece
Maria Grigoriadou, University of Athens, Greece
Chapter XXIX
WebCT Design and Users’ Perceptions in English for Agriculture .................................................... 480
Mª Camino Bueno Alastuey, Public University of Navarre, Spain
Chapter XXX
The LAFEC Experience for Language Skills Acquisition .................................................................. 497
Heli Simon, Seinäjoki Polytechnic, Finland
Päivö Laine, Seinäjoki Polytechnic, Finland
Ann Seppänen, Tampere Polytechnic, Finland
Ana Barata, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal
Carlos Vaz de Carvalho, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal
Chapter XXXI
Language Teaching in Live Online Environments.............................................................................. 509
Christian Swertz, University of Vienna, Austria
Rosa Schultz, University of Vienna, Austria
Katharina Toifl, University of Vienna, Austria
Chapter XXXII
Adapting to Virtual Third-Space Language Learning Futures............................................................. 524
Astrid Gesche, Queensland University of Technology-Brisbane, Australia
Chapter XXXIII
Portable Handheld Language Learning: From CALL, MALL to PALL............................................. 539
Chaka Chaka, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
Compilation of References................................................................................................................ 554
About the Contributors..................................................................................................................... 595
Index.................................................................................................................................................... 608