1. Integration of e-learning and m-learning AILA 2011 Harmony in diversity: language, culture, society Symposium: CALL and the Learner Hiroyuki Obari (Ph.D.) Aoyama Gakuin University August 26 th , 2011 [email_address]
2. Introduction: Blended Learning System Integrated Use of Website, Campus Learning Network System, & 3G cell phones Social Networking Service, Video Conferencing, CALL Software, Web 2.0, Blogs Prontest Speech Recognition AILA2011
19. ■ Quality Features of CASEC 1) Any Time, Any Place CASE C is distinct from the conventional written exams in that it can be taken at any time, any place via Internet. There will be no need to obtain a test center, and examinees are free to choose their convenient testing time, thereby increasing test efficiency. 2) Reducing Test Time CASEC is an individual oriented test (CAT = Computer Adaptive Test), and test questions are determined according to individual levels, enabling accurate assessment within a short period of time. Compared to TOEIC, its test time is approximately 80 to 90 minutes shorter. This will be an advantage to the examinees as well as allow companies to cut down on overall personnel expenses. ※ For example : The cost necessary for a person with annual income of 5,000,000 Japanese Yen roughly estimated would be 50 yen per minute. If test time is shortened by 80 - 90 minutes, this will be a cut down of approximately 4000 - 4500 yen per person per test. 3) Getting Results Immediately Feedback of test results to examinees and the personnel will be done on the spot. Past records can be obtained anytime through the internet. Group administrator can download data in EXCEL format any time, facilitating record-keeping. 4) Cutting Down the Cost Cost for test centers, personnel, and transportation will be dramatically cut down, thereby increasing cost efficiency of test administration. AILA2011