Resumo A demanda por ensino a distância no ensino superior tem aumentado significativamente nos últimos anos. Na Indonésia, sua implantação vem sendo estimulada pelo governo desde 2011. No entanto, as universidades ainda buscam o sistema mais apropriado e permanecem inseguras sobre a eficácia do programa. Este artigo discute a implantação do sistema de ensino a distância na Universidade Airlangga, uma das cinco principais universidades estatais na Indonésia. O sistema implantado nessa universidade segue os Sete Princípios de Boas Práticas em Educação de Graduação, isto é, incentivar os contatos entre estudantes e professores, desenvolver a reciprocidade e a cooperação entre estudantes, utilizar técnicas ativas de aprendizagem, oferecer devolutivas imediatas, enfatizar o tempo nas tarefas, comunicar aos estudantes o que deles se espera, respeitar os diversos talentos e as várias formas de aprender. A plataforma de ensino a distância nessa universidade é chamada de AULA (Airlangga University e-Learning Application). Os entrevistados do estudo foram os alunos que cursaram Linguística Geral, particularmente as aulas de Fonética e Fonologia. Com base no cálculo de teste-t dos resultados em provas, concluímos não ter havido diferença significativa entre os resultados da educação a distância e os de ensino presencial. Os resultados dos questionários mostram que 85% dos alunos estão satisfeitos com a implantação do ensino a distância, por acreditarem que o sistema facilita a compreensão dos materiais, é divertido e de acesso conveniente. Para novas implantações, os alunos sugeriram podcasts e jogos, além de um tempo maior para responder aos questionários e melhorias na plataforma.

Abstract The demand of e-learning at higher education has increased significantly in the past several years. In Indonesia, the implementation of e-learning has been encouraged by the government since 2011. However, universities are still looking for the most appropriate e-learning system, and unsure of the effectiveness of e-learning program. This paper discusses the implementation of e-learning system at Airlangga University, one of the top five state-owned universities in Indonesia. The e-learning system implemented in this university follows the Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education, i.e. encourage contacts between student and faculty; develop reciprocity and cooperation among students; use active learning techniques; give prompt feedback; emphasize time on task; communicate high expectations; and respect diverse talents and ways of learning. The e-learning platform at this university is called AULA (Airlangga University e-Learning Application). The respondents of this study were the students who took the General Linguistics course, particularly for the lectures on Phonetics and Phonology. Based on the t-test calculation of the exam scores, we conclude that there is no significant difference between the results of the e-learning and those of the classroom learning. The results of questionnaires show that 85% of the students are satisfied with the implementation of e-learning as they think that the e-learning makes it easier for them to understand the materials, it is fun, and is convenient to access. For further implementation, the students suggested the additions of podcasts and games, more time for the quizzes, and improvement of the e-learning platform.

This article reports on an online cultural dictionary for learners of English as an Additional Language (EAL) in Australia. Potential users studying English for academic purposes in an Australian university pre-entry program informed each stage of the dictionary's creation. Consideration was given to the need for such a dictionary; terms to be included; information necessary for each entry (including audio and visual material); use of a limited defining vocabulary; example sentences; notes on each term's usage; and evaluation of user feedback once the dictionary had been launched online. Survey data indicate that users particularly value the dictionary's ease of use, example sentences, and specifically Australian content (including pronunciation given in an Australian accent). It is suggested that more entries be added, and that cultural dictionaries be created for other varieties of English, as well as for other languages.

In hierdie artikel word verslag gedoen oor 'n aanlyn kulturele woordeboek vir aanleerders van Engels as 'n Addisionele Taal (EAT) in Australië. Potensiële gebruikers wat Engels vir akademiese doeleindes in 'n Australiese universiteitstoelatingsprogram studeer, het die inligting vir elke fase in die skep van die woordeboek verskaf. Daar is oorweging geskenk aan die behoefte aan so 'n woordeboek; terme wat ingesluit moet word; inligting wat benodig word vir elke inskrywing (insluitend oudio- en visuele materiaal); die gebruik van 'n beperkte definiëringswoordeskat; voorbeeldsinne; notas oor die gebruik van elke term; en die evaluering van gebruikersterugvoer nadat die woordeboek aanlyn verskyn het. Data verkry uit die vraelyste dui daarop dat gebruikers spesifiek waarde heg aan die gebruikersvriendelikheid, voorbeeldsinne, en spesifiek Australiese inhoud (insluitend uitspraak gegee in 'n Australiese aksent). Daar word voorgestel dat meer inskrywings bygevoeg word, en dat kulturele woordeboeke geskep word vir ander variëteite van Engels, sowel as vir ander tale.