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By Michael Dettinger, Nicolette Lopez, and José F. Rojas, Louisiana State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/INAZ7038 Introduction As universities returned to the 2020/2021 academic year, many were challenged with how to best prepare for course delivery. Some
Read MoreBy Melissa Fiori, Associate Professor, Daemen College DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/DHGA1429 Overview As language instructors we have many standards to juggle. How do we motivate students to learn a second language in a way that addresses the three modes of communication, simultaneously
Read MoreBy Müge Satar, Paul Seedhouse, Ahmed Kharrufa, Colin Bone Dodds, Sara Ganassin, Alison Whelan, Newcastle University, UK DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/GGEZ7014 Introduction Many people are motivated to learn foreign languages by their interest in foreign cultures and ways of life, and Newcastle
Read MoreBy Silvia Giorgini-Althoen, Wayne State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/VQDR2545 Various telecollaboration initiatives have blossomed in recent years, but the pandemic intensified the need to find learning tools to face new challenges and to maintain higher standards of interaction in our language
Read MoreBy Molly Godwin-Jones, Dianna Murphy, and Karen Evans-Romaine DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ISHG9287 Introduction The widespread shift to remote instruction and adoption of video conferencing tools such as Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in new opportunities for educators at various institutions
Read MoreBy Kaitlyn Teske, PhD, San Diego Padres DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/HOAH7836 Education in Baseball I have considered several new job titles during the pandemic: How To Download Zoom Coordinator, Instructor of It’s the Same Link Every Day, Guys, and Director of Unmute Yourself
Read MoreBy María I. Ortiz, Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ANFE7512 Introduction: Spanish Club Pre- and During COVID-19 As a language educator, have you ever heard this: “I want to learn a language, and I want
Read MoreBy Shannon Donnally Quinn, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/VJLJ2909 While working on my PhD in Russian literature, my career took a turn toward instructional technology and curriculum development. After finishing graduate school I wanted a way to continue learning more
Read MoreBy Frederick Poole, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/BHNH4250 In the last five years, Computer Science for All (CS4All) initiatives have been spreading through K-12 institutions in the United States. Many of these initiatives are the result of substantial government funding
Read MoreBy Stacy Nyikos, PhD, and Evan Rubin SDSU Language Acquisition Resource Center DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/ZQWS2503 The Foreign Language Film Night (FFuN) series at San Diego State University’s Language Acquisition Resource Center (SDSU-LARC) began as an in-person movie night in Fall
Read MoreBy Caitlin Cornell and Megan Dean, Michigan State University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/QRUN8136 The COVID-19 pandemic has demanded unprecedented innovation and adaptation from instructors and students alike. Online learning has required many students to learn how to use new-to-them digital technologies
Read MoreBy Ann Cai, Dino Konstantopoulos, Robert Davis, Yufei Zheng, Dongying Liu, Northeastern University DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WGLC4005 Introduction of the Research With the improvement of deep learning technologies, the Big 4 computer companies (Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon) have been developing their
Read MoreBy Lauren Rosen, University of Wisconsin, and Kate Grovergrys, Madison Area Technical College DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/LHCN1531 Students are most successful when they know what to expect while learning a language. A packed, wordy syllabus doesn’t align with today’s learner preferences.
Read MoreBy Deborah Cafiero, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Romance Languages and Cultures, University of Vermont DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/GGQL3029 During the pandemic, many educators, myself included, began to reexamine their priorities and pare their courses down to the most essential elements. In a
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