Creating a Virtual Language Lab

1. Creating a Virtual Language Lab Presented by Xaras Collins-Brown, Technology Integrator Gr. 6-12 Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

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10. Create Virtual mini-lab with C.L.E.A.R. Image courtesy of http://clear.msu.edu/clear/index.php

11. Create Virtual mini-lab with C.L.E.A.R. Image courtesy of http://clear.msu.edu/clear/index.php

12. Create Virtual mini-lab with C.L.E.A.R. Web-Based Tools for: • Collaborative Projects • Professional Development Project • Web-based Materials Development Projects • Assessment and Research Projects http://clear.msu.edu/clear/index.php

13. Create an Account with C.L.E.A.R. Click on the link below or type it into your internet browser. • Create an account using you school email address. Image courtesy of http://clear.msu.edu/clear/index.php

14. Create Virtual mini-lab with C.L.E.A.R. • Virtual dropbox for audio recordings. • Use for speaking assignments • Embed into any wiki, webpage, or blog • Works inside web browser; no software required • Students only need a microphone • FREE, FREE, FREE!!!! Image courtesy of http://clear.msu.edu/clear/index.php

15. Create Virtual mini-lab with C.L.E.A.R. How it works: • Students record themselves using the tool • Recordings are placed in teacher’s dropbox automatically How to use it with students: • Describe pictures • Read a text passage • Respond to an open-ended questions Try it Now! http://strathhavencff.wikispaces.com/Foreign+Language+Best+Web-Based+Practices

16. Getting Started with Audio Dropboxes Click on the link below or type it into your internet browser. • Log in to CLEAR Audio Dropboxes. http://clear.msu.edu/teaching/online/ria/audioDropbox/

17. Getting Started with Audio Dropboxes • Create a new Dropbox by clicking on the “new” icon. • Edit table with using “pencil” icon. Image courtesy of http://clear.msu.edu/clear/index.php

18. Getting Started with Audio Dropboxes • Copy and paste HTML code into wiki, webpage, or blog. Image courtesy of http://clear.msu.edu/clear/index.php

19. Getting Started with Audio Dropboxes • Listen to submissions by clicking on “eye” icon. http://clear.msu.edu/teaching/online/ria/audioDropbox/

20. Create Virtual mini-lab with C.L.E.A.R. Conversations 2.0 • Create audio/video prompts for student speaking and listening practice • Embed into any wiki, webpage, or blog • Works inside web browser; no software required • Students only need a microphone (webcam optional) • FREE, FREE, FREE!!!! http://clear.msu.edu/teaching/online/ria/conversations/

21. Create Virtual mini-lab with C.L.E.A.R. How it works: • Images and sound are captured, recorded, stored, and played back within web browser. • Record video and/audio clips How to use it with students: • Access questions in practice or real-time mode • Users initiate or join a conversation Image courtesy of http://clear.msu.edu/clear/index.php

22. Create an Account with C.L.E.A.R. Click on the link below or type it into your Internet browser. • Create an account using you school email address. http://clear.msu.edu/clear/index.php

23. Getting Started with Conversations 2.0 Conversations that I started… Conversations that I joined… • Conversations where you can only respond • Conversations you can edit • Determine number of questions, record, and monitor student progress Images courtesy of http://clear.msu.edu/clear/index.php

24. Getting Started with Conversations 2.0 • After you’ve started your new conversation you will customize: • Title • Number of questions • Option for student practice • Determine how students will register • Access HTLM embed code Image courtesy of http://clear.msu.edu/clear/index.php

25. Getting Started with Conversations 2.0 • Listen to submissions by clicking on “eye” icon. Image courtesy of http://clear.msu.edu/clear/index.php

26. Getting Started with Conversations 2.0 • Download recordings to MP3 format for later use. http://clear.msu.edu/teaching/online/ria/audioDropbox/

27. Creating a Robust Virtual Language Lab https://anvill.uoregon.edu/anvill2/

28. Creating a Robust Virtual Language Lab • ANational Virtual Language Labs • Web-based, speech-based toolbox for language teachers • Full course management system • Tools include: • Voiceboards, quizzes and surveys, forums, LiveChat, and TCast. https://anvill.uoregon.edu/anvill2/

29. Creating a Robust Virtual Language Lab Voiceboards • adds spoken language to discussions, audio journals, pronunciation exercises, and other forms of oral language practice • allows teachers or students to easily post or respond to an oral/aural assignment • encourages multimedia communication; messages can be text, audio or video-based Image Courtesy of https://anvill.uoregon.edu/anvill2/

30. Creating a Robust Virtual Language Lab Quizzes and Surveys • create and grade media-rich online quizzes and surveys • Students respond in a variety of ways • Use in combination with Voiceboards and/or Forums Image Courtesy of https://anvill.uoregon.edu/anvill2/

31. Creating a Robust Virtual Language Lab LiveChat • conferencing and tutoring tool • access is restricted—only registered course participants can access the chat function • students can use them for text, audio, and/or video chats Image Courtesy of https://anvill.uoregon.edu/anvill2/

32. Creating a Robust Virtual Language Lab TCast • record and embed audio or video files • add comments to a lesson, pose discussion questions, read a story or recite a poem • no separate audio editor needed Image Courtesy of https://anvill.uoregon.edu/anvill2/

33. Technical considerations • Internet Filters • Check links to all parts of the tool • URLs change as students move through an application and maybe blocked • Computer Memory • Older machines may need additional memory to run webcam applications • Equipment Needs • Computer with Flash, Javascript, and CSS updates • Headsets and microphones • Speakers • Webcam • Student Access • In school and at home

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