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The dizzy speed of technological development has driven the educational market to pile up a huge number of software programs without any serious methodological concern and consideration of the application to a variety of learners. This paper reviews current software evaluation tools and their problems, followed by further specific discussion of issues related to language learning software programs. Based on the critique of dominant bottom-up approaches of current software evaluation, this paper tries to take a holistic methodological framework into serious consideration and to provide a tentative framework which addresses key areas in evaluating language learning software programs for educators and learners.

A site that lists reviews of language learning software. Although reviews are useful to some extent, their assessments of the effectiveness of the software may not agree with our pedagogy.

Windows only. Classroom management rather than language lab software, but offers some of same capabilities, such as transmitting video, setting up chats between students, and quizzes. Does offer free trial to test the software.

SynchronEyes software gives you control over your classroom, enabling you to guide your students' attention, discoveries and learning while creating a truly collaborative atmosphere at the same time.

"This customizable easy to use toolbar (See the toolbar in action in its video tour) seamlessly integrates with familiar applications including Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Reader, allowing students to access the support tools they need from within mainstream software programs. It highlights and reads text aloud using natural sounding voices and also includes a comprehensive set of support tools for reading, writing, studying, research, and test taking. Read&Write GOLD allows teachers to provide the differentiated instruction that is necessary to meet the needs of diverse student populations and ensure that all students reach their potential and achieve success. "

This guide presents factors to consider in evaluating the practicality of tutorial CALL software for purchase and implementation. It is decision-based and is intended to be used in light of specific environments and populations in which the software will be used.

Software for text analysis gives you better insight into electronic texts. Concordance, text analysis and concordance software, is for anyone who needs to study texts closely or analyse language in depth. This is the most powerful and flexible concordance program, with registered users in more than 60 countries. You can download a 30-day trial now.

StatPac for Windows is a complete package for processing surveys from start to finish. Use our software to conduct an online survey, telephone interviews (CATI), or a traditional paper questionnaire. Three powerful survey software programs. Use them together or by themselves to handle all your research needs. ● Online surveys ● Basic statistics ● Advanced statistical analysis. StatPac is the recognized leader for producing crosstabs and banner tables.

"This Checklist should serve as a tool for evaluating the extent to which software applications are accessible to most people with disabilities. This document is based on the U.S. Department of Education's "Requirements for Accessible Software Design," including the technical guidance that appears as Appendix A to the "Requirements.""

TiP is one of European natural language research and software development leaders! With 18 years of expertise in language parsing, summarizing, disambiguation and machine translation TiP delivers linguistic components to the biggest names in the IT field. Our experts have qualifications in linguistics, statistics, terminology, knowledge discovery in documents as well as excellent technical skills related to multiplatform computing. A company wholly dedicated to natural language research and software development, TiP was established in 1991 in Katowice, Poland. In 1992, with COR™ and CorWin™ stand-alone spell checkers TiP became the leader in the computer linguistic technology in Poland. TiP's Polish proofing applications were recognized in 1993 as the Software of the Year by PC Kurier magazine and were awarded the Gold Medal at Softarg '92 Fair in Katowice.

"101 free alternatives tocommonly used paid software that could help save you or your business a lot of money."

Free Language Learning Software available in 70 languages

Language, teaching & text software - TOOLS: * PhraseContext:Text analysis tool, writing tool, collocation analysis, concordancing, text and XML output, and much more. * Calculator Calculate T-score, Z-score and Mutual Information. (Free) * Simpel Grammatik - grammar teaching software (only in Danish) (Free) * Convert : Extract text from PDF-files (Free) * Tokeniser - a small freeware utility. (Free) * Some Object Pascal/Delphi string routines

Company websites for digital language lab and computer classroom management software/systems

Company also offers interactive whiteboards. Based in China.

Windows only. Has 2 versions with increasing options for language lab features.

XCLASS is a Multimedia Classroom Management Software tailor-made for a networked environment. With the latest Teacher Show feature, XCLASS provides teachers and students the perfect learning environment that disciplines, interacts and involves everyone.

Create your own learning and testing materials (CD-ROM and Web) with our authoring software 'Telos Language Partner' and make your eLearning content meet your learners' needs. Free non-commercial license. Windows only.

ASC offers both hardware- and software-based lab solutions. ReLANPro is the name of their software-based model. A recent press release says it is now Mac-compatible, but the tech specs page details: MAC lab * Boot Camp is required * Boot Camp requires a Mac with an Intel processor and Windows XP Service Pack 2. I have previous experience at two schools with ASC Direct, and we have not been impressed with their customer service.

Wenlin is CD-ROM software for the Macintosh and MS-Windows operating systems. Wenlin tackles the most frustrating obstacles for students, scholars, and speakers of Chinese with its versatile and easy-to-use interface. It is like having a seasoned scholar on your desktop! An integrated solution, Wenlin combines a high-speed expandable Chinese dictionary, a full-featured text editor, and unique "flashcard" system all in one intuitive environment. Wenlin is a comprehensive tool for beginning students, life-long speakers, and scholars alike. Wenlin 3 includes an expanded and improved version of the already huge ABC Chinese-English Dictionary edited by John DeFrancis, giving it a total of over 10,000 characters and approximately 200,000 words and phrases.

Our mission is developing next generation office productivity tools that take full advantage of collaboration over the internet. The arrival of Rich Internet Applications (RIA) gives us the power and the moment to redesign the office experience. We can now combine the best of the old off-line desktop with the new possibilities of web-based software, where users work anywhere, any time, on any connected computer. This gives us an opportunity to fundamentally reshape the way office tools look and feel. We can adapt them to the modern way of working, where enterprise success depends on good collaboration in virtual teams that spread geographically and across organizational lines. Our first product TextFlow, already available in beta, embodies our vision: The office experience, redesigned for flow. Nordic River Software AB is a privately held company, located by the banks of the Umea river in northern Sweden.

Remote control software for both Windows and Mac OS. Might be good option to integrate with LangLab PASSPORT. Uses Skype API, allows voice intercom, text chat and messaging.

The IASIG exists to allow developers of audio software, hardware, and content to freely exchange ideas about improving the performance of interactive applications by influencing hardware, software, and tool design. The IASIG provides resources in the form of standards creation and maintenance, research reports, and recommended practices. Anyone with a commercial interest in audio for interactive entertainment is encouraged to become a member of the IASIG.