Technology-mediated multilingual learning experiences: the OCOL (one character one language) model

Introducing Strong Forms of Bilingual Education in the Mainstream Classroom: A Case for Technology

“…The OCOL model is an attempt at implementing dual language bilingual education through technology [3,4]. The main concept in OCOL is the implementation of several software characters, each speaking to the other characters in their own language.…”

“…An OCOL prototype was developed as a Macromedia Director application for English and Japanese bilingual children aged 6 to 8 [3]. The system is designed as a story and the plot features two children: a bilingual boy from England named Bob, and a bilingual girl from Japan named Aiko.…”