CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The New England Regional Association for Language Learning Technology 
Spring 2010 Conference, Boston University, April 16th, 2010

LANGUAGE LEARNING ON A SHOE STRING: SUPPORTING FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNERS ON
A TIGHT BUDGET
Each week, across the country, the media publishes stories about the current
economic downturn and its adverse effects on the financial standing of many
colleges and universities.  Reductions in budgets and/or staffing often
place faculty and staff in the challenging position of supporting learners
while managing more work that needs to be done in less time with fewer
resources.  This trend has forced many supporters of language learning to
rethink how we can continue to provide a wide variety of resources and
programs with limited time and funds. 

In response, the New England Regional Association for Language Learning
Technology will devote its Spring meeting to exploring and showcasing ideas
for creative solutions that deliver language learning opportunities and
resources in these hard economic times. The conference will be hosted by
Boston University on April 16, 2010.  We invite proposals for papers,
panels, and posters focusing on productive responses to new challenges in
supporting foreign language learning and instruction.

Suggested topics include:
$F0	Using freeware and open source software to replace costly licensed software.
$F0	Bringing in outside speakers via web conferencing.
$F0	Using technology to bring culture into the classroom when study abroad is
not possible.
$F0	Making the time for ongoing assessment of students' language proficiency
using technology. 
$F0	Optimizing efficiency by utilizing services such as course management
systems, self-paced tutorials, Web 2.0 technology to create out-of-class
learning opportunities 
$F0	Adopting effective techniques for tracking language resource usage by
faculty and learners to target efforts.
$F0	Applying for additional funding sources to support language resources at
your institution.
$F0	Implementing green-computing (desktop virtualization, power management,
paperless classroom, thin clients/IT initiatives).
$F0	Fostering inter-departmental and/or inter-institutional partnerships to
develop resources and extend services. 
$F0	Re-imagining collaboration between classroom faculty and organizers for
various campus venues to optimize access to resources and media sources.
Proposals should be submitted online for 30-45 minute presentations or
demonstrations, 45-60 minute panel discussions, 25-minute posters, or 3-hour
pre-conference workshops. We welcome a variety of perspectives and encourage
presentations that report on ongoing projects or research.

For more information, please contact: Michelle Cheyne ([log in to unmask])
or John Graves ([log in to unmask] )
Proposal deadline: Monday, March 1, 2010 by 5:00 pm
Notification of acceptance: Monday, March 8, 2010

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