Brine, J. & Johnson, E. M. (2008). Collaborative development of EFL in Vietnam through open source software. In Proceedings of WorldCALL 2008: CALL Bridges the World, Fukuoka, Japan; 5-8 August 2008 (pp. 187-189).
Abstract
The University of Aizu, in collaboration with the University of Waikato, has been investigating the use of open source, server-based software for the enhancement of English language instruction in Vietnam. In this paper, we describe recent educational, technical, and English language reforms in Vietnam which have facilitated a new approach to the teaching and learning not only of English, but also Computer Science concepts. The paper concludes with a brief discussion of the efficacy of using open source tools and highly structured instructional approaches for English language teaching in developing nations.
Publisher
The Japan Association for Language Education and Technology
