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Implementing Technology to ESL Learners Through a Pilot Computing Lab. Emily Bayci LIS 451. Partnership between Graduate School of Library and Information Science at UIUC and First Presbyterian Church of Champaign Lab aims to help with ESL learners during daily classes
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Implementing Technology to ESL Learners Through a Pilot Computing Lab Emily Bayci LIS 451
Partnership between Graduate School of Library and Information Science at UIUC and First Presbyterian Church of Champaign • Lab aims to help with ESL learners during daily classes • Three computer lab, to serve as a model for a possible larger lab • University students given liberty with design and system decisions Pilot Computer Lab
First Presbyterian Church • ESL classes • Relationship with University • Potential for further development Project History
Readings included mix of theory based and hardware intensive titles • Virginia Eubanks and Jane Addams guided social framework • Randy Stoecker influenced community relations, design • Scott Thumma discussed using religion as a ministry • Other key literature pieces Literature Review
Discussions with FPCC key figures • Surveys with ESL learners, ESL tutors • Observations of past designs (Salem Baptist Church, Salt and Light, St. Luke’s CME, Church of the Brethen) Community Input/ Methods
Lab setup: three computers against wall, Linux run • Basic software installed, bookmarks • One Windows Machine • Pop-up messages with rules and regulations Design Description