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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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