Pre-HTML Programming Training for Interactive Foreign Langauge Lesson Design

Biographical Notes

Abstract

For foreign-language educators to develop an interactive language program online requires planning and training. The proposed presentation will explore areas of training that will range from we-site design, curriculum development offer a nonresident program, copyright issues, embedded choices for students, what sites to send students for information gathering, a variety of proficiency-oriented activities, meaningful feedback for correct and incorrect responses, and proficiency level considerations. It will also emphasize the importance of familiarity with html tags, what each tag accomplishes, and with the consideration what makes a web site effective and what doe s not.

Method of Presentation:
The presenter will make use of a PowerPoint presentation. Handouts will be made available.

Anticipated Benefit to Participants:
Increasingly more teachers of foreign languages consider putting foreign language programs online. It is crucial to know how to design an effective interactive program without creating an electronic page-tuner.