Welcome to
the Software
Guide web site! This site has been developed for the LINC
(Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) instructors in Ontario to
assist them in providing Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL).
It includes comprehensive
step-by-step instructions and explanations about the use of the
following software: Explore Canada, ELLIS (Intro, Middle
Mastery, Senior Mastery, Master Pronunciation, Placement, and Instructor
Utilities), Tense Buster (including Tense Buster
Authoring), Microsoft
Word, and Windows 95 at five levels of
instruction. Each level includes sample lesson plans and suggested
activities that
have
been aligned with the LINC 1-5 Curriculum Guidelines developed for
Ontario. Additional tools in the guide include
an introduction to CALL and CMC (Computer
Mediated Communication), lab rules and maintenance,
troubleshooting and networking, as well as a computer skills checklist,
glossaries, and electronic resources for instructors and learners. Enjoy the guide and happy navigating! |