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Alejandro Méndez-Betancor, PhD candidate, the University of Colorado Boulder. Naomi Wahls, Teaching and Learning with Technology Consultant, the University of Colorado Boulder. Vicky Ariza-Pinzón, PhD candidate, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/DIFY2853 Technology integration is one of the challenges we face nowadays
Read MoreBy Shannon Spasova, Assistant Professor of Russian and Technology Specialist in the Center for Language Teaching Advancement, Michigan State University. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/FGPE9187 The AAPPL Conversation Builder (http://aapplcb.actfl.org/) is a tool that can be used to create oral assignments or tests. The
Read MoreBy Clarisse Barbier, French Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant, French and Italian department, University of Kansas, KS. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/WEQW4280 During the fall semester 2015, the University of Kansas launched a brand new School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, federating
Read MoreBy Leigh M Sapp, NBCT Township High School District #214 Prospect High School, Mt Prospect, IL. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/SYSW4455 Presentational speaking can strike fear in the hearts of many high school students and even more adults (See article by Shonu Nangia
Read MoreBy Peggy Veal, French Teacher & World Language Department Chair, STEM School and Academy, Highlands Ranch, CO. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/QHHB3149 As I was walking through the vendor booths at ISTE, I noticed a young boy playing a game in French on an IPad.
Read MoreStephanie Knight, Center for Applied Second Language Studies at the University of Oregon. Ben Pearson, Center for Applied Second Language Studies at the University of Oregon. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/FORW9534 Javier’s[1] exit from my roster was rapid and explosive. Javier, a
Read MoreDOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/VRTE9237 Naomi – Hi, my name is Naomi, and I’m with the FLTMAG, and I’m here interviewing Shannon. Shannon, can you tell us what your current position is and how it relates to languages and technology? Shannon – Sure!
Read MoreBy Todd Bryant, Language Technology Specialist, Dickinson College. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/FQKU5486 There has been extensive research on the effectiveness of language exchanges, also referred to as “telecollaboration”, “tandem learning” or “Virtual Immersion”, as a method to promote cross-cultural awareness
Read MoreBy Shonu Nangia, Associate Professor of Foreign Languages, Louisiana State University at Alexandria. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/EMLG5721 In this article, I discuss the adaptive use of technology and the design of differential learning experiences as a solution to anxiety related performance problems in
Read MoreNick Einterz, Lecturer at the International English Center, University of Colorado, Boulder. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/XPRW4598 Happy 50th Birthday, TESOL! In April, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages hosted its annual international convention and expo in Baltimore, Maryland’s Inner
Read MoreBy Peggy Veal, French Teacher & World Language Department Chair, STEM School and Academy, Highlands Ranch, CO. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/DYAE5438 Growing up in France, I was not really familiar with the concept “all you can eat” buffet restaurants until I came to the US. I
Read MoreBy Steve Muth, President, Product Development, VoiceThread and Layla Arnold, Account Manager, Integration Specialist, Distance Trainer at VoiceThread, LLC. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/JCZB2137 Looking back 10 years to VoiceThread’s first attempts to get people to communicate online in a more human-centric way, we know our
Read MoreBy Summer Webb, English Instructor at the International English Center at the University of Colorado Boulder. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/OATB7848 Cross-culturally, the acknowledgement of and support for students with disabilities varies widely. Munyi (2012) views “societal perceptions and treatments of persons with disabilities
Read MoreBy Eve Leons, Associate Professor, Landmark College. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.69732/GETK3288 “Just be patient with me don’t give up on me…. I also want to do really well in this class not just pass it but do really well.” – Landmark
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