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Models for Technology-Mediated Language Instruction: Toward Virtual Total Immersion and Study Abroad
Marie A. Cini, Vice Provost and Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies
Gretchen I. Jones, Academic Director, Foreign Languages
Mark Parker, Assistant Provost, Academic Affairs
MSCHE Annual Conference December 8, 2008
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AGENDA1. Introduction & Overview2. The Past
– Brief review of language education 3. The Present
– Online, technology-mediated language education
4. The Future – Language education in 2018
5. Q & A
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UMUC Student Base
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View from a Dean
Factors to Consider with Today’s Language Learners
•Increasingly Older Population•Reasons to Study are Diffuse•Unable to Engage in Lengthy Study Abroad
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From Vivitar to Avatar
Short Term Study Abroad
Technology-Enabled Language Study
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THE PAST
• The face-to-face classroom• Grammar-Translation Method• Direct Method - “Total
Immersion” • Audio-Lingual Method• Study Abroad
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THE PAST
Technology Pen, pencil Audio tapes, language “labs” Video CD-Roms
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THE PRESENT
Current pedagogical principles in language teaching and learning:
Substantial and varied input of target language Interaction between learners Attention to integrating all four skills
reading, writing, speaking, listening Meaningful exploration of culture Some explicit explanation of linguistic
points/grammar
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The PRESENT
• Technology: The rise of the Internet and its
related technologies Computer mediated communication (CMC) Computer Aided Language Learning (CALL)
Glossing & Authoring software Web based dictionaries, data bases Web pages (authentic content –newspapers,
train schedules)
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THE PRESENT
Teaching Language Online in2008
• State of online language education UMUC 3rd Semester Japanese Course
Strengths Limitations
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Technologies Combined
• Online Modules (Content) Developed in house by UMUC Course
Development
• Course management system Communication, student interaction
• Collaborative learning / communication software – Horizon Wimba
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Course Modules
• JAPN114 – 3rd Semester
Japanese
Developed by UMUC Faculty author Administrators Instructional Designers Computer Programmers Graphic Designers
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UMUC Course Management System
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Course Management System
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Integrating Culture
• Video from YouTube Culture Student Interaction Learner autonomy
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Communication Software
• Wimba Voice Tools
Voice Presentation: asynchronous
Voice Board: asynchronous
Voice Direct: synchronous
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What We Can Do Now
• Autonomous learning in 24-7 environment
• Accessible with internet connection• Vast input resources• Student Interaction
Text Voice Synchronous / Asynchronous
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On the immediate horizon
Widespread availability of person-to-person video conferencing
Greater integration of various tools
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Where are We Headed?
Need for more “study abroad” like experiences
Dire need for more language courses: advanced language training less commonly taught languages (Arabic,
Hindi/Urdu, Pashto, etc.) Teacher shortages Students dispersed
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The Future
Build on what we’re currently doing, but. . .
Two technological advances to be made:
1. Web 2.0 (e.g. ↑ interactivity; social networking sites);
2. Virtual Reality (e.g. Second Life)
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The Future: Virtual Reality
• Today, e.g. “Second Life”
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Hiroshima Peace Park in SL
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Actual Photo of Hiroshima Peace Park
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Visit Japan in the 19th century
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The Future: Web 2.0
• Improvement of communication modalities
e.g. Mobile synchronous audio-video
↓ bandwidth issues, ↑ quality & reliability
• Integration of communication modalities
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The Future
And one technological revolution in the area of
AI/HCI• More direct
human/technology interface (Wii is transitional example)
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QUESTIONS?