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! My name
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By Todd Bryant, Language Technology Specialist, Dickinson College. 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 and
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By Shonu Nangia, Associate Professor of Foreign Languages, Louisiana State University at Alexandria. 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 the
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Nick Einterz, Lecturer at the International English Center, University of Colorado, Boulder. 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 Harbor.
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By Peggy Veal, French Teacher & World Language Department Chair, STEM School and Academy, Highlands Ranch, CO. 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 used to
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By Steve Muth, President, Product Development, VoiceThread and Layla Arnold, Account Manager, Integration Specialist, Distance Trainer at VoiceThread, LLC. Subscribe to the FLTMAG! Looking back 10 years to VoiceThread’s first attempts to get people to communicate online in a more human-centric
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By Summer Webb, English Instructor at the International English Center at the University of Colorado Boulder. Cross-culturally, the acknowledgement of and support for students with disabilities varies widely. Munyi (2012) views “societal perceptions and treatments of persons with disabilities within
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By Eve Leons, Associate Professor, Landmark College. “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 College
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by Alaina Beaver, Universal Instructional Design Consultant, Office of Information Technology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. How do you learn best? How might a learning environment or experience be more useful to you? These are questions that I
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Nick Einterz, Lecturer at the International English Center, University of Colorado, Boulder. The word “compliance” can have a negative connotation. Often, in many professions the word is a dreaded symbol of bureaucracy and additional work. Further, as
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