Using CALL to teach CALL: Preparing an interactive web-based CALL course for distance education

DISADVANTAGES

•Experimentation limited to capabilities of technology available to all students

•Limited to using the lowest common denominator technology / possible equipment incompatibility

•Many advanced types of technology may not available in overseas sites (processor speed, fast Internet connection, communication software)

•Slow Internet connections (14.4 bps modems, no T1 lines), slow down- & uploads