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Computer Enchanced Learning
 
CURRENT APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY TO TEACHING
IN ROMANCE LANGUAGES
SUMMARY

  • word-processing as a required, integral part of writing-intensive courses (process-based composition/revision), 
    whether with foreign-language specific processors (Système D, Atajo) or with standard package (Word). 
  • extensive use of Web for a variety of purposes: (a) cultural sources for student reports, class discussions, or 
    integral units of a course ; (b) foreign language radio broadcasts in listening comprehension ; (c) posting course 
    syllabi, assignments, exercises ; and (d) exchanges with foreign art museums for civilization courses  
    (Course Info System).
  • email as a regular component of a course: for intercommunication and dissemination of worksheets, 
    assignments, study guides, sharing of notes and class papers 
  • out-of-class work (required or recommended) with computer-based practice, using interactive software 
    (for grammar practice, reading, listening) acquired for the lab/resource center or which comes with a textbook 
  • Video camera for recording and studying foreign language conversation .
  • PowerPoint for class projection of visuals (posters, slides) and for out-of-class student access .
  • customized font creation for needs of classes using special symbols (linguistics) .
  • Macromedia Shockwave interactive self-instructional modules with presentations, graphics, exercises 
  • student creation of pages (on the Web) for "virtual journeys" in the history of Spanish civilization 
    and for the study of medieval manuscripts .
  • workshops and presentations on implementation of technology in teaching 
  • electronic syllabi for classes and electronic course evaluation by students .
  • Electronic language placement test
  • foreign language television broadcasts used for listening practice (via Schola) 
  • Laboratory exercises via Internet from the Digital Language Lab
  • video clips via Internet from the Language Resource Center

Two other applications of technology -- VCRs and DVD players for videos and LCD overhead projection -- are just 
as important in their impact in course structure and classwork, but have become fairly standard for most 
classes in this department, and need not be itemized separately.

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