NERALLT FALL 2007 MEETING - Saint Michael's College, Colchester Vermont
October 25th and 26th - Registration is now open

"Web 2.0: Participatory Strategies for Language Learning"

For a complete program and to register for the meeting go to
http://www2.smcvt.edu/llrc/nerallt/

 

Still wondering what Web 2.0 is? What he can do for you, and language learning?
Come join us and find out! 

 

We have a Magic Hat tour planned for Thursday night, and you can reserve your
hotel room at the conference rate for 3 nights and spend a relaxing weekend in
beautiful Vermont!


This meeting will examine the scope of the Web 2.0 movement, as well as the
theoretical and practical applications of its use in the development of
participatory strategies for language learning. According to Sarah Lohnes and
Charles Kinzer', many of the Web 2.0 components are an integral part of the
daily life of a Net Gen student, but strangely enough, they are not always
welcome by the same student in a classroom environment. We will address how we
can take advantage of Web 2.0 technologies to promote participatory learning,
within and outside the classroom, thus expanding the learning environment to the
entire (digital) world. 

 

Our Keynote Speaker John de Szendeffy will give a presentation entitled
"Critically Evaluating the Appeal of 'Web 2.0' Activities for Second Language
Learners." 

In this presentation, he will address the "Appeal" of web 2.0 for the teaching
and learning of second languages. With the word appeal, he means to suggest
teachers' assumptions or expectations of what students want in class based on
what they have already embraced in their lifestyle outside of class and how this
may interfere with a critical evaluation of the pedagogical effectiveness of
such activities. He will begin his presentation with a straightforward review of
what Web 2.0 is in terms of an evolution of the Internet business model and,
more importantly, the user experience and empowerment. Then he will proceed to
demonstrate some practical activities for language learners based on Web 2.0
services and the rationale for adopting them.

 

For more info go to  http://www2.smcvt.edu/llrc/nerallt/

 

 

Audrey Sartiaux, Ph.D.

Director,  Multimedia Language Center

807 Union Street

Union College - Schaffer Library

Schenectady, NY 12308

Phone: (518) 388-6216

Fax: (518) 388-6641


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