Hi Barb,
I'd include an equipment "depot" where students and/or faculty could
borrow digital cameras, flip cameras, microphones, webcams, CD players,
MP3 players, etc. for short-term use in language projects.  (The
equipment should be planned into the original budget and assessed for
replacement every three to four years as technologies change.)  The
depot would include mandatory training sessions (preferably by student
workers) on how to use the various items before they were signed out.
Our "depot" is one of the most popular places in the lab!

Virtually speaking, among other information, the language lab website
should include audio, video and printable documentation for using the
various items that reside in the language lab and/or are available over
the Internet.  Tegrity, Camtasia, or other lecture capture programs can
be used by both director and staff to create training modules for users.


Citations are fine if you're using them for everybody.

Regards,
Sue Breeyear, Asst. Director
Information Technology
Saint Michaels College
Colchester, VT 05439


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