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Rich Internet Applications for Language Learning. Dennie Hoopingarner Michigan State University. Online oral language work. Web-based Flash plugin “Tin can” technology. Research question. Language learning utility from the availability of ubiquitous online recording.
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Rich Internet Applications for Language Learning Dennie Hoopingarner Michigan State University
Online oral language work • Web-based • Flash plugin • “Tin can” technology
Research question Language learning utility from the availability of ubiquitous online recording
Rich Internet Applicationsfor Language Learning Center for Language Education And Research
Design imperatives Increase the amount of time that students speak
Types of activities • Prompted speech • Spontaneous speech • Project-based speaking
Prompted Speech “Audio Dropboxes”
Spontaneous Speech “Conversations”
Project-based speaking “Viewpoint” “Mashups”
Key Points • Tools, not materials • No content • No lessons • Pros and Cons
Tools are free for unlimited use http://ria.clear.msu.edu/
http://ria.clear.msu.eduhooping4@msu.edu Dennie Hoopingarner