The Future of Language Learning at NWR7

1. The Future of Language Learning at NWR7 A proposal for the revitalization of the World Language Laboratory

2. Language classrooms now: then: Photo downloaded from: http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=881694 Photo downloaded from: http://www.robotel.com/english/documents/Brochure_SymposiumFamily_2006-12-15.pdf

3. Languages are learned: with lots of practice! through active expression from authentic sources through interaction at different rates by different students

4. Language learning requires: TIME Image downloaded from: IMG]http://www.morguefile.com/data/imageData/public/files/f/faustfoundation/preview/fldr_2008_11_02/file0001346822207.jpg[/IMG]

5. Authentic sources: Native speakers Media sources Literature Music

6. …and the facilities in which to learn… to practice… to collaborate with other learners… to solve problems… to create with the language… Listen…read….speak…..communicate!

7. How can we provide this?

8. A NEW state-of-the-art Language Learning Laboratory!

9. Language learning with technology: (Frommer, 1998)

10. Our existing language laboratory: 24 student stations Teacher’s console Headsets and tape decks Photo credits: Sarah Viets May, 2009

11. What our lab CAN do: Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dickysingh/697144439/ Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/trondjs/2403303001/ Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hermanau/2066553739 Image downloaded from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannysullivan/273994198/ Image downloaded from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kateconsumption/136222273/

12. We can: Some stations have microphones that do not work. • Paired student dialogues • Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dickysingh/697144439/ Students cannot control the device. • View DVD or VHS videos BUT Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/trondjs/2403303001/ • CD and tape listening activities Not all the headphones work. Students cannot control the device. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hermanau/2066553739 • Image downloaded from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kateconsumption/136222273 Students can view only – teacher controlled. Internet Image downloaded from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannysullivan/273994198/

13. There is a lot that we CANNOT do!

14. Our existing language laboratory: 4 sets of headphones do not work Teacher’s console – frequently freezes and must be shut down and restarted. 2 monitors do not work = only 18 fully working stations No keyboards! NO REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE Photo credits: Sarah Viets May, 2009

15. STUDENT control over their own learning: Use of software programs

16. New lab with individual internet access: • Research using online databases and websites • Use wikis, blogs, e-boards and skyping • Access authentic media sources • Interact with native speakers • Use latest software • Access online grammar practice exercises and activities • Communicate with classmates in written form

17. Communicative tasks made easier with technology: persuade negotiate chat debate assess Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/57734740@N00/3265780715/ listen share

18. Performance Assessments: Students can: • use word processing software to produce text documents. • use presentation software to produce research on cultural topics • record spoken language individually, in pairs or groups and receive teacher or peer feedback • access wide variety of media from stations • work collaboratively to produce any of the above

19. What is out there?

20. What is out there? • ReLANpro – all digital software based language lab. “World’s first truly green language learning system.” Image downloaded from: http://relanpro.ascdirect-usa.com/

21. What is out there? • SANAKO Image downloaded from: http://www.sanako.com/Products/Language_Learning/SANAKO_Study_700.iw3

22. What is out there? • Sony Virtuoso™ Digital Language Learning System Photo downloaded from: http://www.sansinc.com/VirtuosoBrochure.pdf

23. What is out there? Images downloaded from: http://www.robotel.com/english/documents/Brochure_SymposiumFamily_2006-12-15.pdf

24. Is it worth it?

25. ¡Sí! Iyeh Yes! Oui! Sì!

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