The Future of Language Learning at NWR7

1. The Future of Language Learning at NWR7 A proposal for the revitalization of the World Language Laboratory by Sarah Viets May 15, 2009 Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevacek/2542866416/

2. Language classrooms now: then: Photo downloaded from: http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=881694 Photo downloaded from: http://www.robotel.com/english/documents/Brochure_SymposiumFamily_2006-12-15.pdf

3. Languages are learned: with lots of practice! through active expression from authentic sources through interaction at different rates by different students

4. Language learning requires: TIME Image downloaded from: IMG]http://www.morguefile.com/data/imageData/public/files/f/faustfoundation/preview/fldr_2008_11_02/file0001346822207.jpg[/IMG]

5. Authentic sources: Native speakers Media sources Literature Music Image downloaded from: http://www.clker.com/search/literature/1 • Image downloaded from: http://www.clker.com/clipart-2714.html Image downloaded from: http://www.clker.com/clipart-compact-disc.html http://www.flickr.com/photos/amitylane/139101868/

6. …and the facilities in which to learn… to practice… to collaborate with other learners… to solve problems… to create with the language… Listen…read….speak…..communicate!

7. How can we provide this?

8. A NEW state-of-the-art Language Learning Laboratory!

9. Language learning with technology: (Frommer, 1998)

10. Our existing language laboratory: 24 student stations Teacher’s console Headsets and tape decks Photo credits: Sarah Viets May, 2009

11. In our language lab we can: Some stations have microphones that do not work. • do paired student dialogues • Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dickysingh/697144439/ Students cannot control the device. • view DVD or VHS videos BUT Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/trondjs/2403303001/ • complete CD and tape listening activities Not all the headphones work. Students cannot control the device. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hermanau/2066553739 • Image downloaded from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kateconsumption/136222273 Students can view only – teacher controlled. view the Internet Image downloaded from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannysullivan/273994198/

12. There is a lot that we CANNOT do!

13. Our existing language laboratory: 4 sets of headphones do not work Teacher’s console – frequently freezes and must be shut down and restarted. 2 monitors do not work = only 18 fully working stations No keyboards! NO REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE Photo credits: Sarah Viets May, 2009

14. STUDENT control over their own learning: Use of software programs

15. Preparing our students: • Subject content • Global understanding • 21st century technology • 21st century skills • Experiences • Application Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/muffin9101985/3185622240/

16. New lab with individual Internet access: vietsville Image downloaded from: http://www.phschool.com/ Image downloaded from: http://vietsville.wikispaces.com/ • Imaged downloaded from: http://www.lavozarizona.com/ Image downloaded from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcast • Image downloaded from http://www.impre.com/rumbo/ Image downloaded from: http://vietsville.eboard.com/ Image downloaded from: http://www.studyspanish.com/ Image downloaded from: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/ Image downloaded from: http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/NetWorks/NW31/ Image downloaded from: http://skype.com/ Image downloaded from: http://www.teachertube.com/ Image downloaded from: http://www.southamericadaily.com/ Image downloaded from: http://www.univision.com/portal.jhtml Image downloaded from: http://www.terra.com/ Image downloaded from: http://www.maya-archaeology.org/

17. Communicative tasks made easier with technology: persuade negotiate chat debate assess Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/57734740@N00/3265780715/ listen share

18. Performance Assessments: Students can: • produce text documents. • research and present on cultural topics. • record spoken language individually, in pairs or groups. • receive teacher or peer feedback. • access wide variety of media from stations. • work collaboratively to produce any of the above.

19. What is out there? Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/100050220/

20. What is out there? • ReLANpro – all digital software based language lab. “World’s first truly green language learning system.” Image downloaded from: http://relanpro.ascdirect-usa.com/

21. What is out there? SANAKO Study 700 Image downloaded from: http://www.sanako.com/Products/Language_Learning/SANAKO_Study_700.iw3

22. What is out there? Sony Virtuoso™ Digital Language Learning System Photo downloaded from: http://www.sansinc.com/VirtuosoBrochure.pdf

23. What is out there? Images downloaded from: http://www.robotel.com/english/documents/Brochure_SymposiumFamily_2006-12-15.pdf

24. Is it worth it?

25. ¡Sí! Iyeh Yes! Oui! Sì!

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