Event

Electronic Dictionary vs. Paper Dictionary: How Differences in Dictionary Interfaces Affect English Language Learning

Sunday, February 19th, 2006, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Speaker: Natsue Nakayama, Kyoai Gakuen College

Recently, handheld electronic dictionaries are becoming popular in Japanese schools. On the other hand, there are still some teachers who doubt the effects of an electronic dictionary, and who recommend the use of paper dictionaries.

In this presentation, the presenter will review some past comparative studies of electronic dictionaries and paper dictionaries, and analyze the effects on English language learning of these two types of dictionary interfaces.

Organization: Ibaraki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Ibaraki JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 500 yen

Venue: Ibaraki Christian University, Hitachi Omika

Location: Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

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