Slideshow dialogues for junior secondary French language classes

Abstract

In the quest to encourage teachers to support authentic learning experiences with computer applications realistic stories must be told of those who have tried, particularly those who have taken their first steps. This is one such story of a young French language teacher, Helen (fictitious name), taking her first tentative steps at supporting a classroom learning activity with computer applications. After a lengthy period of planning and preparing Helen successfully implemented a relatively sophisticated application using slideshow dialogues. This required a number of obstacles and difficulties to be overcome both before and during the implementation.