The proposed web-based language learning program "Context Investigator" is a Computer Assisted Language Learning application which aims to teach aspects of meaning and use of core vocabulary in academic writing. The pedagogical approach adopted in this learning program combines inductive learning principles with a range of interactive activities designed to reinforce learning. What this means in practical terms is that the program will include two distinct activity types - research (or exploratory) and question/answer. It will require flexible navigational paths not only between and within the two activity types, but also more generally between the course topics, subtopics and learning activities. Multiple layers of information including concordance data will need to be hyperlinked, and templates will be required for question/answer activities such as multiple choice, gapfilling, and matching.
An example scenario of the steps that a user might take when using the program can be obtained from Jill Turnbull.