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>From: Lauren Rosen <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:38:49 +0100
>Subject: Re: #9543 Tracking students' use of online resources
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>

Hi Tim,

When I first saw the website I thought the same as you, glorified flashcards.  
What I can tell you though is that I have both Japanese and Chinese instructors  
using it with their students. Several of the students really like it. Others not  
so much. I guess my question to you is how important is it that you keep track  
of how much time and if they are using it? Why not just provided it as an optional  
tool, an extension of all the other learning that goes on. Those who like it and  
feel the benefit will use it and others don't. In the end it isn't how much time  
they spend but how well they can communicate in the ways that you are asking them  
to. Some students can do that with less time while others need more.

Good luck as you explore. Our program is a hybrid learning program where the face  
time is over ITV. We rely on a CMS to share content for all tools.

Lauren Rosen
Collaborative Language Program
University of Wisconsin
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