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