Co-creating CALL content - does it work? Goldilocks compromise or Cruella chaos?

Abstract

[EN] Developing Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) resources is a complex task that requires a multidisciplinary team. Each team member brings their unique perspective – the teacher focuses on pedagogy, the developer on software, the Natural Language Processing (NLP) expert on NLP, the game developer on gaming, and the CALL expert strives to maintain a balance between all of these elements. To create effective CALL resources, collaboration and co-creation among team members is crucial. This paper delves into the intricacies of CALL resource development through the lens of a digital, game-based CALL resource for Irish, undertaken by a team comprising a teacher, a game developer, an NLP specialist, and a CALL researcher. It explores the challenges, opportunities, and the delicate balancing act required during development, to achieve a ‘Goldilocks compromise’ rather than ‘Cruella de Vil chaos’.