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Denise
Jeanne Aalbu: Literacy and Language Learning: Internet
Research, Multi-media presentations
Abstract: Internet research increases
language proficiency in reading and writing skills
as well as peer interaction and problem solving. This
places the students in charge of their motivation
and progress within a successful learning environment
to study language. Their interpretation and organization
of information encourages their independence. Teaching
high school students to synthesize multi-media information
gives them a real world perspective and increases
their communication skills.
Presenter Bio: Denise AALBU is presently
teaching French at Sacramento High School and is a
member of the Foreign Language Curriculum Committee
for SCUSD. She is the school site coordinator for
the UC College Prep Initiative of AP On-line Review.
BA California State University Long Beach; Peace Corps
– Cameroon; MA Ohio State University credentials
(French, English, Spanish)
CO-PRESENTER
Co-Presenter
Bio: Beate Martinez is presently teaching
Spanish and German courses at Sacramento High School
and is the Chair for E-21- a committee for education
in the 21st century. She is involved in the leadership
training cadre for the Capitol Foreign Language Project.
BA Pepperdine University; MS Florida International
University credentials (German, Social Studies, Spanish)
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Yo
Azama & Mio Nishimura: High School Road Warriors:
Motivating Your class with iMovie
Abstract:
What is iMovie? What can foreign language teachers
do with this? In this session, participants will view
a thematic unit on “Cooking” and how we
can integrate technology into the 5-step lesson plan.
This session can be very helpful for those who are
looking to use technology in their classrooms more
effectively. It also provides teachers with some of
the pros and cons involved in teaching with technology.
The presenters will also share examples of students’
work as well as their reactions to working with technology.
Presenter Bio: Yo
Azama is currently teaching Japanese at North Salinas
High School and Salinas High School, and is a team
member of the Monterey Bay Foreign Language Project.
He has given presentations on various topics, including
classroom management and technology at the California
Language Teachers Association and ACTFL conferences.
His current interests include effective uses of integrated
technology and multi-media into the curriculum. Throughout
his experience of teaching Elementary, Middle, and
High School levels, he has utilized his musical and
technological talents to create both an interesting
and engaging classroom environment.
CO-PRESENTER
Co-Presenter Bio: Mio Nishimura is currently
teaching Japanese at Alisal High School and Everett
Alvarez High School, both in Salinas. She is also
actively involved as a team member for the Monterey
Bay Foreign Language Project at the California State
University of Monterey Bay. Last year, she made several
presentations with the other team members at the California
Language Teachers Association and ACTFL conferences.
She earned a M.A. Tesol at Monterey Institute of International
Studies.
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Ronald
Bergmann: Virtual
Learning Environments & Communities of Practice:
the CSU-Teleste Virtual Language Learning Lab Project
Abstract: The CSU system wide VLL project has the primary
goal of building virtual learning communities in less
commonly taught languages. The VLL-Japanese team includes
professors and lab directors from four CSU campuses:
Chico, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, and San Diego. VLL-J
is 1) using "virtual language lab" software
and traditional web-based technologies for course delivery
and virtual community building, 2) developing course
materials using a community of practice model, and 3)
collaboratively teaching among the four campuses. This
panel discussion will reveal the project processes and
progression from the perspective of the professors,
lab directors, and administrative director.
Presenter Bio: Mr. Bergman is currently serving
as Program Director, CSU/Teleste Virtual Language Project.
This program affords synchronous and asynchronous distribution
and the development of course materials in support of
teaching and learning less commonly taught foreign languages.
Ron has many years of experience in technology and its
application to teaching and learning. He is the former
executive director for Information Technology at CSU
Dominguez Hills as well as Technical Services Manager
for the CSU Strategic Language Initiative. Ron began
his career in the CSU as the Language Laboratory Coordinator
at CSU Monterey Bay, where he created a world class
digital language learning lab that was coined the “Lab
Without Walls”. This lead Ron to the conceptualization
of the Virtual Language Learning Lab subsequent project.
CO-PRESENTERS
Dr. Yoshiko Saito-Abbott
Bio Co-Presenter: Yoshiko Saito-Abbott is Associate
Professor at CSU Monterey Bay where she coordinates
the Japanese program. She is the Director of the Monterey
Foreign language Project and the Virtual Language lab
Project Leader. She has published in the area of CALI
and SLA in Journals such as Modern Language Journal,
Foreign Language Annals, CALICO Journal.
Dr. Yoko Pusavat
Bio Co-Presenter: Yoko Pusavat is Professor and coordinator
of Japanese program at California State University,
Long Beach. Her research interest is Second Language
Acquisition and Intercultural Communication.Additional
Panelists
Dr. Ryu Kitajima
Ryu Kitajima is an associate Professor of Japanese in
the department of Linguistics and Oriental Languages
at San Diego State University. Her specialization is
Second language Acquisition.
Dr Kimmi Nomura
Kimmi Nomura is an Associate Professor of Japanese and
Coordinator of the Japanese Program at California State
University, Chico. I am interested in syntax of the
Japanese language, syntax-based language instruction
and the disciplinary nature of applied linguistics.
Ms. Cindy Jorth
Cindy Jorth is Director of the Multimedia Language Learning
Center at CSU, Chico. Her current research examines
learning theory and the employment of 3-D multi-user
virtual environments.
Gus Leonard
Gus Leonard is the Language Lab Coordinator at California
State University, Monterey Bay. Previously, he was at
the CLA Language Center at the University of Minnesota,
where he also taught Swedish and ESL. He has also taught
EFL at several junior high schools in Japan.
Jeff Winters
Jeff Winters, the College of Liberal Arts Language Lab
Coordinator, has an M.A, in Asian Studies (with a Specialization
in Chinese) and has worked extensively on developing
multi-media and web-based programs in Chinese. His experience
includes programming, testing, designing and evaluating
software as a software engineer and language instructor.
Dr. Wayne Stromberg
Wayne Stromberg (Ph.D., University of California, San
Diego) is the Director of Operations for LARC's Multimedia
Center, SDSU; LARC is one of none national Language
Resource Centers. He has 22 years of experience in technological
administration and materials development in the service
of second-language learning programs, and 23 years of
experience in college and university level instruction
in the humanities and the language arts. He has designed
several language learning facilities, including those
at LARC, and has provided advice and consultation for
well over one hundred schools and universities planning
such installations. He has spoken on language lab planning
and design at national and regional profession group
meetings, and has spoken on foreign language testing
over the web at numerous professional meetings as well.
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Eva
Maria Bill: Creating
Digital Video Portfolios and On-Line Peer Evaluations
Abstract: The participants will learn how McHenry County
College has made use of digital video portfolios in
the foreign language classroom. Periodically throughout
the semester, students are required to make oral presentations
which are video recorded. The video is then converted
to a digital format and is used to create a video portfolio
which is burned onto a CD and given to students as a
record of their growth in oral proficiency in the target
language. Furthermore, the digitized video is streamed
and made available to students online which allows students
to complete the peer-evaluation process outside of class.
Presenter Bio: Eva María Bill currently serves
as Spanish Instructor and Chair of the Modern Languages
Department at McHenry County College. She completed
her Ph.D. coursework at Case Western Reserve University
with a focus on Spanish Literature. She is currently
designing an online Spanish course which will be delivered
this Fall.
CO-PRESENTER
Ms. Kathleen Plinske
Bio Co-Presenter: Kathleen Plinske currently serves
as Instructional Technologist and teaches Spanish at
McHenry County College. She received her B.A. in Spanish
and Physics from Indiana University and is working toward
a Master's degree in Spanish at Middlebury College.
Previously she served as Information Technology Specialist
at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy and
at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and has
co-authored and presented several articles about best
practices for integrating technology into the curriculum.
She is currently designing an online Spanish course
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Kiril
Boyadjieff: Spinning
Culture into the Web - Arabic and Korean OnLine Courses
Abstract: The Team will present selected excerpts from
both the Arabic and Korean online courses, showcasing
highly interactive web-based, foreign language instruction.
The courses make use of authentic written, audio and
video materials to help U.S. Government linguist maintain
and enhance their overall language skills. Also demonstrated
will be techniques for integrating cultural ingredients
into activities employing the full gambit of multimedia
as well as foreign-language keyboard input methods and
interactive graphical keyboards. Highlighted will be
concepts such as cooperative group work, personalized
instruction based on student input, synchronous machine
generated answer-judging, asynchronous feedback from
the instructors and incorporation of available online
resources.
Presenter Bio: Requested
CO-PRESENTERS
Dr. Kawther Hakim
Bio Co-Presenter: Kawther Hakim is Associate Professor
at SCE of DLIFLC and Adjunct Professor of Arabic at
MIIS. He holds a doctorate in Education from USF and
MA in Linguistics from CSU, Fresno.
Ms. Youngsook : Kim
Bio Co-Presenter: Youngsook Kim is Assistant Professor
of Educational Technology at the DLIFLC and has worked
there since 1988. Recently she has developed an Intermediate
Korean Web-based course. |
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Nergiz
Cagiltay: Providing
a Digital Language Support
Abstract: At Indiana University (IU), and in
the U.S. in general, there is a shortage of computer-based
instruction for students studying Turkish as a foreign
language. The main focus of this research study is implementing
a computer based support tool named as "Digital
Turkish On Demand" (DITOD), for entry-level students
of Turkish by analyzing the different settings of the
implementation. DITOD is a tool, which is developed
to support the students performance, instead of providing
structural information. The data is being collected
qualitatively by means of interviews and observations
during the 2000 fall and spring and 2001 fall semesters
at IU.
Presenter Bio: Received a BS in Mathematics and
an MS in Computer Science from the Middle East Technical
University (METU). Currently, he is in his final year
of his doctoral studies and completing his Ph.D. in
Instructional Systems Technology of METU. He has been
working for Indiana University Digital Library Programs
since 1998 as a software engineer. In addition to this,
he has been working collaboratively with Princeton University
Turkic Language Department on some Turkish language
related projects.
CO-PRESENTERS
Ms. Filiz Cicek
Co-Presenter Bio: Lecturer in the Central Eurasian
Studies Department of Indiana University. She has been
teaching Turkish lessons for three years at Indiana
University. |
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Lido
Cantarutti: Distance
Learning College of Marin: A Study
Abstract: At the College of Marin use of video
teleconferencing was initiated in the Fall of 1998,
as a feature of a course in Italian conversation. We
would like to share with the participants the teaching
techniques and lessons we have learned. These include:
making use of video close-ups for teaching foreign language
pronunciation; videotaping each class to facilitate
student make-up/supplemental study; instructor being
available to students at various geographic locations;
use of "document camera" in lieu of blackboard
and overhead projector; effective techniques for integrating
the multiple classrooms into one cohesive unit; and
use of supplementary instructional videotape program.
Presenter Bio: He completed his higher education
at the University of California, Berkeley earning a
BA and MA in Romance Languages and Literature. Twenty-six
years ago he was first exposed to a fledgling Italian
film program at the College of Marin. Sparked by the
potential he saw there for showcasing the greatness
of Italian artistry, he became very active with the
film program. In 1995 he was named Marin County’s
Italian-American citizen of the year for his many years
of service to the community. Most recently he was honored
by the College of Marin for his teaching of Italian
and awarded as Outstanding Faculty Member 1998-1999.
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David
Detwiler (1): The
21st Century Language Classroom
Abstract (21st Century) : What can we do as
educators to integrate technology in the Foreign Language
classroom? Participants of this session will review
web-based activities to stimulate student interest
and increase retention using BlackBoard. This session
should particularly benefit those language teachers
who are searching for new and innovative strategies
to present concepts. It will also provide educators
with ideas that will engage students in practice and
review activities outside the classroom. The presentation
will also include an interactive discussion and demonstration
of the effective use of some of the applications of
technology in the Spanish classroom.
Presenter Bio: Requested
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Judi
Franz (1): Planting Seeds of Change: A Collaborative
Approach to Faculty Training - SWALT
Abstract: The Tech Team at UC Irvine’s
School of Humanities fosters a collaborative environment
that converts technology-reluctant faculty to the
technology-receptive. We have created a culture of
collaboration and free flow of information between
staff and faculty in the interest of promoting the
incorporation of technology with Humanities teaching
and research. Working together on the school-wide
instructional technology budget allows us to provide
complementary resources on a departmental basis, so
that our efforts coincide rather than compete. We
strive to redefine the computer lab as collaborative
space by reinforcing the element of human communication.
We will discuss lab design and management as means
to achieve this goal.
Presenter Bio: Judi Franz is the Director of
the Humanities Instructional Resource Center at UC
Irvine. She has an undergraduate degree in French
and an MA in Educational Technology. She is a member
of the School of Humanities Tech Team at UCI, providing
leadership in technology integration and support for
the faculty through group workshops and individual
instruction.
Judi
Franz (2): Dreamweaver
101 - SWALT
Abstract (Dreamweaver 101) : This workshop
will highlight the features of Dreamweaver to help
you move up from designing web “pages” to
organizing web “site”. First you’ll
be oriented to using Dreamweaver’s interface
and toolbars. Then you’ll learn to use Dreamweaver
tools for web site management, templates, frames and
layers. Bring ideas for your own web page, or use
the files we provide. Either way, you will have a
finished product by workshop’s end.
Presenter Bio: Judi Franz is the Director of
the Humanities Instructional Resource Center at UC
Irvine. She has an undergraduate degree in French
and an MA in Educational Technology. She is a member
of the School of Humanities Tech Team at UCI, providing
leadership in technology integration and support for
the faculty through group workshops and individual
instruction.
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Mark
R. Freiermuth: Internet
Chat: The On-Line Gateway to Intercultural Communication
Abstract: Nowadays, teachers are often faced
with the problem of addressing the integration needs
of international students who are enrolled in their
courses. An obvious solution is to mix NNSs (non-native
speakers) with NSs (native speakers). This presentation
explains the results of a study that compared the conversations
of culturally mixed small groups of students at an American
university. Language production of students involved
in face-to-face task-resolution was compared with that
of groups that were negotiating the task using online
chat. It was found that in the online groups NNSs were
afforded more opportunities to participate.
Presenter Bio: Mark Friermuth obtained his Ph.D.
from Oklahoma State University in Applied linguistics.
Presently, he teaches English language courses in an
ESP setting at the University of Aizu in northern Japan.
His published articles concerning Internet chat have
focused on how it acts as a bridge toward successful
communication in the classroom. His present research
of Internet chat continues, but he is also interested
in spoken communication and language corpora. |
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Brigitta
Geltrich-Ludgate: How To Give Videoteltraining A Facelift
Abstract: After teaching distant students refresher
and maintenance language courses via Videoteletraining
(VTT) for 15 years and hardly utilizing the total capability
of the equipment, a change was necessary. The Defense
Language Institute (DLI) started with a new building
and the installation of the latest state-of-the-art
VTT equipment. That required changes, most important
was to keep up the spirits of the language teachers,
then conduct the training of teachers to accomplish
a smooth transition from the old to the new without
missing an hour of teaching.
Presenter Bio: Received a BA/MA in Germanic Linguistics
and Anthropology at the University of Arizona and completed
Ph.D. studies in Germanic Linguistics and Folklore at
UC Berkeley and UCLA. She started as German instructor
at DLIFC, became faculty and staff trainer, then branch
chief of Technology and Training, and in 1999 the Director
of Distance Learning at DLI’s new School for Continuing
Education (SCE). With her staff she focuses on revising
and improving SCE’s Videoteletraining (VTT) and
Mobil Training (MTT) programs. She currently is Professor
of Technology, has written training material for DLIFC
faculty and staff, has published in journals and presented
at ACTFL, BILC, CALICO, CSUMB, DECOLE, Georgetown University,
Interagency Language Roundtable, MLA, Pacific Coast
Philological Association and TESOL. |
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Alicia
Giralt:
Technologoy and Interactive Informed Writers
Abstract: For foreign language instructors creating
an interactive writing class can be challenging. This
presentation will show how technology is applied to
integrate content and form in a composition class while
increasing the communication among students in the target
language. On-line newspapers from around the world can
be used to teach language, culture, current events,
and social and political issues. With guidance from
the instructor, their content can promote dialogue,
introspection, and critical thinking. This can be the
starting point for an on-line student newspaper where
learners publish their writings. Using current authentic
materials in the target language also fosters independent
learning. The presentation will emphasize the importance
of creating a virtual community of readers as a motivation
for students to excel in their writings.
Presenter Bio: Is Assistant professor of Spanish at
Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. From Wayne State
University she received a Ph.D. in Modern Languages
and a BA in Print Journalism. Her main strength is the
ability to integrate multiple subjects such as arts,
humanities, liberal science and professional training
with modern technology and pedagogy. Her book about
Lourdes Ortiz and traditions in Spanish women writers
was published last summer. Currently, she is writing
a textbook and workbook on Spanish for Social Services.
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Rafael
Gomez:
How
to Make the Transition to an Online Learning Environment
Abstract: Our goal is to present a language learning
strategies model to help students make the successful
transition from face-to-face classes to an on-line learning
environment. We will discuss the rationale for such
a model, its application and ways of evaluating its
effectiveness. We will present metacognitive, affective
and social strategies that can facilitate the learner’s
language acquisition in the new environment.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Rafael Gomez is Associate
Professor of Spanish at CUS Monterey Bay. He received
his Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies and Educational Psychology
from Indiana University and an MA in Spanish-American
literature from Queens College, CUNY. Areas of expertise:
Latin American Literature and Culture, teaching of Spanish
as a second language, and Spanish for business. Professor
Gomez has taught at Indiana University, Medgar Evers
College, CUNY, the University of Hawaii, and the Monterey
Institute of International Studies. Professor Gomez
is the co-author of Con Destinos a la Commuicacion,
Oral and Written Expression in Spanish, a textbook and
workbook for intermediate Spanish. |
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Luba
Grant: Adaptation
of Authentic News Broadcasts for Arabic Instruction
Abstract: To improve student listening skills,
authentic foreign broadcasts, such as SCOLA or, in this
case, Al Jazeera, provide highly effective course materials
to supplement any language program. Digitizing the televised
broadcasts enables the instructor and student to more
easily access and manipulate the materials using a home
computer or in the language lab. By careful selection
of the material content and conducting pre-listening
activities, appropriate lessons can be developed and
adjusted to address different proficiency levels. This
presentation demonstrates how to prepare pre-listening
activities to support the use of foreign broadcast materials
in your classroom.
Presenter Bio: Luba Grant is Dean of Middle East
School II at the Defense Language Institute Foreign
Language Center where she oversees the Arabic language
program. Previously Ms. Grant was Dean of the Russian
School I as well as the School of Russian Studies at
DLI. Dean Grant holds both an MA and BA in Russian Language
and Literature from Indiana University and has presented
on several occasions at ACTFL.
CO-PRESENTERS
Matti Phillips
Bio Co-Presenter: Matti Phillips graduated from
Mosul University (Iraq) in 1971 with a BA in English
Literature. He served as an Educational Leader in 1977
as a graduate from the Baghdad Institute for Development
of English Language Teaching and worked at the Dohuk
Teachers Training Center in Iraq from 1977-1991. Mr.
Phillips attended the TESOL Graduate Program at Sacramento
University from 1993-1995 and received an MATFL in 2000.
He has been an Arabic Language instructor at DLI’s
School of Middle East II since 1995.
William Alwahab
Bio Co-Presenter: William Alwahab graduated from
Baghdad University with a BA in English Literature in
1979. An Assistant Professor at DLI’s School of
Middle East II, Mr. Alwahab has worked as an Arabic
Language Instructor, as well as a Video-Tele-Training
and Mobile Training Team instructor and now serves as
that school’s Information Technology Officer. |
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Kyungsun
Han: ESL
Learner's Computer Network Interaction
Abstract: This study explores how interaction
modes, i.e., computer-networked mode versus face-to-face
mode, affect ESL learners. Although a majority of studies
have illustrated the advantageous features of computer-mediated
environments, little research has dealt with how learners
are aware of their language skills distinct from what
are the usual skills required in a regular class. Instead,
they may create a new community through text-based interaction.
This study tracks down why such a medium can facilitate
cross-cultural communication by focusing on ESL learners.
Presenter Bio: Received his BA in Education from
Seoul National University of Education. In 1996, graduated
with honors from Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, Korea.
Published several essays in local English newspapers
while studying at graduate school. In 1998, came to
the US to pursue a Ph.D. at the Foreign Language Education
program at the University of Texas in Austin. In 2001,
was awarded the Texas Alumni Centennial Scholarship
Fund for Teachers and the Henderson Scholarship, both
due to outstanding academic achievement. Is not conducting
dissertation project at a community college to become
one of the top class professionals in the field of ESL/EFL. |
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Harold
Hendricks:
WebDVD: Broadening the Horizon of the Interactive Video
- SWALT
Abstract: Interactive
Laserdisc opened the door to using precise video sequences
as discrete elements for instruction and assessment,
and for years we made do with costly, add-on equipment,
bulky players, and a variety of programming environments.
The internet promises to seamlessly integrate all media
together, but the pipeline is often constricted, and
the legal issues are many. A computer DVD drive controlled
by a web browser offers another possibility to the implementation
of authentic video for both personal and classroom language
instruction. This presentation will demonstrate a web
interface created for the Italian motion picture "C'eravamo
tanto amati," and will discuss some of the tools
and features that are available to students and instructors
through such an interface.
Presenter Bio: Harold Hendricks has been involved
with computer assisted instruction programs since 1973
when he joined the Time-shared, Interactive Computer
Controlled Information Television (TICCIT) Project at
Brigham Young University. Since the he has supervised
the development of CALL and interactive video programs
for a number of languages. From 1977 to 1987 he managed
Computer Teaching Services at BYU. Currently, he is
the supervisor of the Humanities Learning Resource Center
and is involved with web based program development. |
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Meei-Jin
Hurtt: Internet Based Curriculum
Abstract:
This presentation shares with teachers of foreign languages
the compilation of a four-week, 120 hour intensive refresher
course by using the Internet. The intent of the course
is to improve and maintain students’ overall language
levels, during and after the course, by showing them
that abundant useful materials are right at their fingertips.
The classroom activities focus on small group activities
which integrate reading, listening, speaking and writing
skills. The selected articles could be divided into
two groups: articles of a “timeless” nature,
and “disposable” articles, often of a human
nature genre. The student could choose articles directly
from the Internet or the teacher could choose them and
distribute hard copies to the class.
Presenter Bio: Associate Professor, Defense Language
Institute. Currently teaching intensive refresher courses
in the Joint Language Center, DLI Hawaii. Received a
BA in French literature from Fu-Ren Catholic University
in Taipei, Taiwan and an MA in TESOL from the Teachers
College, Columbia University. Served as the department
chair of the Chinese Department B, Asian School DLI,
1994 – 2000. Compiled the Chinese Defense Language
Proficiency Tests IV from 1991 to 1993. Other work experiences
include: translating and interpreting for the Taiwan
Provincial Government; teaching ESL at International
School of Monterrey, Mexico and Yuba Community College
in California; and teaching K-2, all subjects, in the
Bering Strait School District, Alaska. |
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Michael
Jones:
Streaming
Audio: The Answer to Going Digital?
Abstract: Recently the language learning community
has experienced increasing pressure to offer services
digitally. To meet the demands of students and faculty
wishing to access materials beyond the boundaries of
the Language Resource Centers, the lab directors at
Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore Colleges have installed streaming
servers. The installation of these servers has opened
up possibilities and created new demands on the lab
directors. This presentation will discuss the rationale
for streaming media, use and types of materials suitable
for distribution, copyright considerations, materials
access and restrictions, and bandwidth, networking,
and support issues.
Presenter Bio: Michael Jones has been director
of the Language Resource Center at Swarthmore College
since January 1996. He is a graduate of the State University
of New York at Buffalo, where he was also Assistant
Manager of the Information Technology Center. He is
past president of the Northeast Association for Language
Learning Technology (NEALLT).
CO-PRESENTERS
Ms. Keeta Martin
Co-Presenter Bio: Keeta Martin s Head of the
Language Learning Center at Bryn Mawr College, where
she supports computing in several foreign languages.
Keeta came to Bryn Mawr in 1996 as a graduate student,
and is currently a PhD candidate in Russian and second
language acquisition. Specializing in computer assisted
language learning, she works with foreign language and
literature faculty in developing technology based instructional
materials and conducts workshops throughout the year. |
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Duane
Kight: Web-based
syllabus for the language, literature and culture classes
Abstract: About five years ago, Haverford College
received a Mellon Grant specifically for the development
of computer-assisted learning materials. I took full
advantage of the opportunity and have spent the ensuing
period developing an almost entirely Web-based syllabus
for the language, literature and culture classes I teach.
It has not been an easy process, but a worthwhile one.
In this presentation, I would like to share my practical
experience as to how a virtual syllabus can be effectively
used, and occasionally misused, in my classroom.
Presenter Bio: Requested |
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Charles
LaRue: Web
Site Development - An On-Line Success Story
Abstract: The Study for the US Citizenship Test
web sit will be used as a model for discussing the development
of online study aids for English and specific purposes
(ESP). Participants will test drive the various activities
and access materials available by using a web browser
to view both web pages and source code. Designing a
site for use by anyone, anywhere, anytime poses a variety
of hardware and software challenges. We will explore
ways to meet these challenges. Use of Shockwave and
Flash and other potential new technologies will be discussed.
Promotion and the effective management and maintenance
of the web site will be covered.
Presenter Bio: Has an MA in ESL, and has led
the development of the Metro North ABE/ESL program for
the past 20 years. During his tenure, it has developed
a state-wide reputation as a program that offers exceptional
service to students by employing both innovative technology
and the superb talent of well trained staff and volunteers.
He was chosen Minnesota ABE Teacher of the Year for
2001 by Literacy Minnesota. Charles has designed and
implemented Metro North’s study for the US Citizenship
Test web page in 1999, and has managed it for the past
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Frauke
Loewensen: Student
Generated PowerPoint and Video Presentations to Assess
Spanish Proficiency
Abstract: The aim of this presentation is to
demonstrate the use of technology in language proficiency
assessment. It will discuss the learning outcomes for
both a first and second semester Spanish class and provide
a rationale for choosing video and PowerPoint for the
semester-end project. It will explain the assignment
and rubrics and present a number of examples submitted
by students. The presentation is relevant to other languages
besides Spanish and will allow time for an exchange
with the audience on possible adaptations.
Presenter Bio: Ms. Loewensen is a Spanish instructor
at CSU Monterey Bay. She has taught foreign languages
(including Spanish, French, German and ESL) at various
institutions, among them Amherst College, Indiana University,
Leeward and Kapiolani Community Colleges, the Alliance
Francaise and the Monterey Institute of International
Studies. Her professional interests include foreign
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Natalie
Lovick: Using the Internet Based Materials for Teacher
Preparation & Development
Abstract: This presentation is an outcome of
a Russian pedagogy course taught to students in the
MA Teaching of Foreign Languages program at the Monterey
Institute of International Studies. The course included
a section on the use of technology in the classroom,
i.e., the development of Internet based lessons. Language
instruction must be grounded in pedagogically sound
objectives and use technology to augment achieving these
objectives. Using the Internet effectively in class
assignments, the learning process becomes student centered
and students gain access to the knowledge and culture
of the country whose language they are learning.
Presenter Bio: Is an Assistant Professor of Russian
at the Monterey Institute of International Studies where
she has been teaching since 1981. Prior to her joining
MIIS, Natalie taught and supervised the intermediate
and advanced level Russian language courses at the Defense
Language Institute. Her areas of expertise are Russian
language and culture, Business Russian and pedagogy.
Natalie’s current research interests include Internet-based
instruction and technology and developing L2 listening
comprehension skills. |
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Patrice
Gouveia Marks: Streamlining Technology Needs in the
Foreign Language
Classroom
Abstract: Many
foreign language teachers are yet to be fully convinced
of the pedagogical benefits of technology integration
in the language classroom beyond the obvious opportunities
like visiting 'cultural' websites. In fact, technology
used appositely can afford the teacher even more instructional
time, thus maximizing contact time with students.
Most of us have 'mastered' the multimedia classroom:
we integrate video and audio programs into our syllabi.
To what degree can we efficiently achieve 'computer
integration', create a 'virtual classroom'? The key
to efficient integration is streamlining our technology
needs. One such simplification tool is Coursework,
Stanford University's new course Web site development
and distribution system. "Using CourseWork, instructors
and TAs can set up a course Web site that displays
announcements, on-line readings, a dynamic syllabus
and schedule, on-line assignments and quizzes, a discussion
forum for students, and a grade book."
Presenter
Bio:
Patrice Gouveia Marks is a native of Trinidad and
Tobago. She has been a Spanish Lecturer at Stanford
University since 1999. Her areas of specialization
are twentieth century Peninsular Literature and integrating
technology into the Foreign Language classroom. Previously,
she was an Assistant Professor at George Washington
University, Howard University andWest Georgia University.
Her duties at Stanford include teaching Feminist Studies
survey courses and Spanish for the Business Professionals
at the Graduate School of Business. She has participated
in workshops on Web Page construction, virtual testing
and distance learning. Patrice is the coordinator
of the Language Center's Keypal Program and is a member
of the technology committee, which is currently reviewing
software which will enable our foreign-language students
to experience virtual real-time verbal and visual
interaction with their keypals.
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Susan
Moreland: Technology
and Courseware Management Tools To Improve Language
Learning
Abstract: At the United States Air Force Academy,
technology continues to play a major role in language
classrooms. This presentation focuses on examples of
technology integration into the Japanese and Spanish
curriculum. In Japanese, we have anecdotally found that
students who use word processors at the beginning level
appear to increase their communicative range. The platform
used to demonstrate this increased capability was a
technology-based semester-long project. In Spanish,
we are beginning to use a new learning management tool
called Encarta,. Encarta facilitates the creation of
lessons and resources that can be shared with other
instructors, and can provide instructors with many lesson
assignment, tracking and grading options. Within Encarta,
we have included readings that contain glossaries and
hot-links (where appropriate) to sites pertinent to
the topics discussed in the readings.
Presenter Bio: Requested
CO-PRESENTERS
Dr. Miguel Verano
Co-Presenter Bio: Miguel Verano received his
doctoral degree in Foreign Language Education from the
University of Texas at Austin. He is the Deputy of Academics
for the Department of Foreign Languages at the United
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Erik
Moseby: President, Tandberg Educational
Presenter
Bio: Coming
CO-PRESENTER
Co-Presenter Bio: Coming
Carolyn
Lyon: International Teaching Systems, Inc.
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Jeff
Munks: E-4 Technology: Collaborative
Learning and Teaching Tool
Abstract:
Requested
Presenter
Bio: Mr. Munks is Assistant Dean
and Executive Director of the Downtown Center for
the College of Extended Learning at San Francisco
State University. He holds a B.A. in English Literature
from the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California
and a M.A. in Instructional Technology from San Jose
State University. He served on the Goals 2000 National
Advisory Council for Standards in Foreign Language
Instruction, K through 12 and on the National Steering
Committee for the first ever U.S. National Assessment
of Education Progress in Foreign Languages. He has
also served on the Board of NAFSA, and the Association
of International Educators.
He founded a volunteer telephone based interpretation
service in San Jose to help police officers deal with
the impact of more than 65,000 Vietnamese refugees
who had moved into the city during the Boat-Lift years.
The service grew to the point where it was providing
24 hour access to interpreters of more than 140 languages
and dialects for 911 centers, hospitals, and social
service agencies across the United States. It was
acquired by AT&T and went on to become AT&T’s
languageline Service.
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Louis
Ollivier: Distance
and On-line Language Learning: From the Traditional
to the Virtual Classroom
Abstract: Monolingualism can be cured. And the
most recent ray of hope is auto-didactic, on-line study.
Western New Mexico University’s newly established
on-line, asynchronous Spanish course may prove to be
our first inoculation for the monolingual syndrome.
In Spring 2002, Western will offer an on-line beginning
Spanish course using only web based technology and CD
based materials. The experiment will have no direct
instructor/student contact and no didactic sessions
or synchronous discussions.
Presenter Bio: Received his BA in Spanish from
St. Mary’s College (California), an MA in Spanish
from Middlebury College (Madrid) and a PhD. Ibero-American
Studies from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Ollivier
taught at Pan American University in Texas before joining
the US Foreign Service and served as political officer
in US embassies in Brazil, Spain, Mozambique, Zaire
and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Ollivier is currently an Associate
Professor of Spanish and Chairman of the Humanities
Department at Western New Mexico University. He is a
member of the New Mexico Translators and Interpreters
Association, Rotary International and the National Association
of Scholars. |
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Kathleen
Plinske: Teaching
Language and Culture Through Music and Technology
Abstract: In this interactive workshop, participants
will learn to create music videos using PowerPoint.
These music videos contain a textual display of the
lyrics of the song which will highlight important grammatical
structures in the target language. In addition, participants
will be encouraged to choose songs with strong cultural
significance, illustrated by the pictures chosen to
accompany the music. The presenters will demonstrate
this technique by sharing a music video that they have
created based on the song by Juan Luis Guerra, "Ojalá
que llueva café. In the foreign language classroom,
students with a variety of learning styles will benefit
from the use of the video created to learn both the
target language and culture through music and technology.
Presenter Bio: Kathleen Plinske currently serves
as Instructional Technologist and teaches Spanish at
McHenry County College. She received her B.A. in Spanish
and Physics from Indiana University and is working toward
a Master's degree in Spanish at Middlebury College.
Previously she served as Information Technology Specialist
at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy and
at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and has
co-authored and presented several articles about best
practices for integrating technology into the curriculum.
She is currently designing an online course in Spanish
which will be delivered this Fall.
CO-PRESENTERS
Ms. Eva Maria Bill
Co-Presenter Bio: Eva María Bill serves
as Spanish Instructor and Chair of the Modern Languages
Department at McHenry County College. She completed
coursework for her Ph.D. at Case Western Reserve University
with a focus on Spanish literature. She is currently
designing an online Spanish course which will be delivered
this Fall |
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Carol
H. Reitan: Elementary
Language Instruction On-Line: A Case Study - SWALT
Abstract: During the Spring 2002 semester, I
will teach elementary French on-line for the first time.
March 2002 and the DigitalStream conference will mark
the halfway point of the course. In this session, I
will discuss the reasons my colleagues, our institution,
and I decided to initiate this project and the issues
and challenges surrounding both the planning and execution
stages. I will show the design of the course, discuss
the tools used, and the differences between this course
and a face-to-face course from the instructor's perspective,
including a discussion of student success (at least
as far as we can tell half-way through the course).
If students are willing, I plan to introduce them to
participants(remotely)who can see the tools in action.
Presenter Bio: Carol Reitan is an instructor
of French and the Assistant Coordinator of the Language
Center at City College of San Francisco. |
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Francisco
Rodriguez (1): Computer
Based Distance Learning - Spanish, Hints, Do's and
Don'ts
Abstract (Computer Based Distance Learning)
: While activities and exercises for the traditional
on-campus student have been tested and improved throughout
the years, the media and the student’s response
constrain on-line activities and exercises of the
on-line student of Spanish. This presentation will
address the struggle of the on-line instructor of
Spanish to provide meaningful, realistic and productive
activities for the student on-line. With Professor
David Curland, we will also talk about the value and
possibilities of using a video story line as the driving
force in a language course on-line.
Francisco
Rodriguez (2): PAL and CBDAT: Computer Based Placement
and Diagnostic Assessment Tests
Abstract (PAL and DAL) : On-line instruction
provides an excellent opportunity to address the needs
of false and true beginners, native speakers as well
as independent pacing for the learner in first-and-second
year Spanish courses. This workshop will present a
computerized assessment exam for students of Spanish
(PAL-Spanish, with a listening skills component) and
a diagnostic test (DAL-Spanish), able to place the
student within the appropriate scope and sequence
of major published textbooks. These assessment tools,
combined with the versatility of on-line instruction,
will provide the instructors with measuring tools
that will allow students to focus their work on the
areas of need.
Presenter Bio: Is Assistant Professor and Chair
of the Foreign Language Department at Santa Barbara
City College. He is co-author of Dimelo tu! (Harcourt
Brace, 2001). Dr. Rodriguez has developed several
Spanish distance learning courses and currently teaches
100% on-line. He has developed several assessment
tools, including PAL-Spanish and DAL-Spanish for Dimelo
tu!, Puntos de Partida, Dos Mundos and other major
textbooks.
CO-PRESENTER
Mr. David Curland
Co-Presenter Bio: Professor Emeritus from the
University of Oregon, Prof. Curland has produced many
educational TV and video series, including La Catrina.
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Pam Sakuda: Literacy and
Language Learning: Internet Research, Multi-media
presentations
Abstract: Internet research increases language
proficiency in reading and writing skills as well
as peer interaction and problem solving. This places
the students in charge of their motivation and progress
within a successful learning environment to study
language. Their interpretation and organization of
information encourages their independence. Teaching
high school students to synthesize multi-media information
gives them a real world perspective and increases
their communication skills.
Presenter
Bio: Coming
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Stella
Seixas-McCarthy: Project-Based learning with Multimedia
Abstract: A method of teaching and
learning in which students acquire new knowledge and
skills in the course of designing, planning and producing
a multimedia product. This workshop will include demonstrations
on how to implement WebQuests, web sites, Inspiration
and free on-line teacher tools so learners can make
projects that relate to the world beyond the classroom,
incorporating authentic tasks. Two foreign language
projects will be shared.
Presenter
Bio: Stella Seixas-McCarthy is a Spanish
instructor and the World Languages Department Chair
at Soledad High School. She is also a team leader
at the Monterey Bay Foreign Language Project (MBFLP)
where she has recently developed multimedia units
for foreign languages. She received her B.A. from
Santa Ursula University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and
her M.A. in Secondary Education from the University
of New Mexico, Albuquerque (UNM). She has also completed
all her course work for the M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics
at UNM. Stella taught Spanish and Portuguese at UNM
and has been teaching high school for the past seven
years specializing in the Advanced Placement- AP Spanish
classes.
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Jonita
Stepp-Greany: Issues
and Opportunities: Two Models Of Technology Enhanced
Language Learning
Abstract: This presentation will describe two
technology-enhanced programs at Florida State University,
and share the results of studies of student perceptions
of these programs. The integrative module used in
basic Spanish includes task-based Internet activities
written to accompany the basic text, email pen pals,
threaded discussions, a publisher-produced interactive
CD ROM, and traditional drill and tutorial software.
The second model focuses on cultural enhancement through
the use of video and Web-based enrichment activities
for intermediate Spanish classes. Results of the studies
reveal students perceptions of: (1) the relevance
of the instructor in computer-assisted instruction
(CAI), (2) the relevance of the various technological
components, and (3) the effects of technology on the
foreign language learning experience.
Presenter Bio: Jonita Stepp-Greany is the Spanish
Language Program Director at Florida State University.
Her responsibilities include teaching classes in Spanish
and in foreign language instructional methodology,
developing the language program curriculum, including
the implementation of technology in the curriculum,
and supervising the graduate teaching assistants in
their role as instructors. She frequently serves as
a consultant in foreign language curricular and instructional
issues, working with public school teachers and graduate
teaching assistants.
CO-PRESENTER:
Ransom Gladwin -- Bio requested
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Lee
Ann Stone:
Creating Web-Based Lessons with Track Star - SWALT
Abstract: In this workshop, participants will
create a lesson consisting of a variety of web-based
resources. These resources will be organized, annotated
and posted to the web with the assistance of Track Star,
a free on-line tool. The workshop goal is for every
participant to leave with a completed and posted lesson
available for immediate use. For this 90-minute workshop
we will focus on creating, editing, and augmenting Web-based
lessons with Track Star.
Presenter Bio: LeeAnn Stone is a trainer, researcher
and consultant in the field of educational technology
integration. She is past president of both the International
Association for Language Learning and Technology (IALLT)
and the Southwest Association for Language and Technology
(SWALT), one of DigitalStream’s affiliate partners.
Ms. Stone is currently juggling the roles of Research
Specialist with the University of California, the Academic
Coordinator for Houghton Mifflin and ACTFL’s World
Languages Faculty Development programs, and Principal
Developer for TeacherTech Connection. Her research interests
and publications include teacher training, technology
integration, organizational development, activity design
and lab planning, among others |
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Andrzej Styrcz: Authoring
content with Divace
Abstract: While schools search for most appropriate digital
content, Divace Media Assistant allows teachers and
content developers to create learning activities based
on audio and video source material. The content edited
for use with Divace allows the learners to study languages
with audio and video not only in a lab setting but
also in their own home and campus environment.
Presenter Bio:MA degree in Applied Linguistics, University
of Lodz, Poland. Since 1992 with Teleste Educational,
Finland (now Divace Oy). From 1992 to 97 - Sales Manager
for Europe (located in Guildford and Cambridge, UK).
1997 - to date, Senior Marketing Manager in Turku,
Finland.
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Richard
Sutherland: Language
Maintenance At A Distance: The Daily Russian Vitamin
Abstract: This two week pilot study addressed
one of the most difficult training problems: how to
maintain “use or lose” language skills amount
its linguists. The study involved over 300 linguists
at 61 installations worldwide by regularly providing
pedagogically sound language maintenance materials in
small doses, and encouraging linguists to maintain skills
by building an interactive, supportive community of
professionals. Participants were enrolled in two e-mail
distribution lists: an Announce list, which pushed a
Russian “vitamin” lesson to linguists each
day for ten consecutive business days, and the Discuss
list, where linguists were encouraged to comment on
lessons, discuss relevant issues, and build on-going
relationships with other participants. The study demonstrated
the feasibility of the lesson delivery system and the
potential of networking linguists into an on-line community
via a listserv.
Presenter Bio: Lt. Colonel Richard L. Sutherland,
Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of German and Director
of Research in the Department of Foreign Languages,
US Air Force Academy. He has been a leader in the effort,
especially in government, to produce inexpensive on-line
materials that can benefit language learners worldwide.
He has served primarily as an intelligence officer throughout
his Air Force career and holds a Ph.D. in Instructional
Technology from Utah State University. |
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Curt
Swanson: The
Development of an On-Line Business German Program
Abstract: This presentation focuses on the
development of materials and strategies to enable
students to take on-line courses in the field of business
German in the following areas: 1) adapting textbook
materials for on-line learning, 2) linking sources
to support on-line learning, 3) assessment strategies
for on-line learning, 4) implementing computer and
information standards in an on-line setting, 5) meeting
the challenge to maintain interactive language learning,
6) delivery strategies for intermediate to advanced
language learning, 7) considerations for developing
on-line learning in multiple modalities, and 8) student
response to on-line language learning.
Presenter Bio: Is a Professor of German and
Chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
at CSU Fullerton. Since 19843 he has been involved
in developing instructional computer programs using
Turbo Pascal and later Toolbook. These include a course
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