Abstract
With the rapid evolution of information technology, the introduction of various
media tools into educational scenes in Japan is now in progress. In line with
this trend, "Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)" facilities equipped with
advanced technologies are taking over Language Laboratories at many universities and
colleges. However, despite the expensive investment made, many teachers find it
difficult to incorporate CALL into their language teaching. Especially in the filed of
teaching "interpreting" the introduction of CALL is quite new and the pedagogy
making full use of the system is far from being established. This paper first reports an
"interpreting" class taught under CALL environment at a university in Japan. It then discusses some of the critical issues that need to be addressed when using the system.
The paper suggests that the role of teachers as well as support of administrators is
crucial in making most of the advanced technologies.
