--- Forwarded Message from Dennie Hoopingarner <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: Dennie Hoopingarner <[log in to unmask]> >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #8942 online translation tools >Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:45:05 -0400 >References: <[log in to unmask]> The latest issue of CLEAR's newsletter has a feature article on the use of translation tools. The newsletter will available online for free very soon at this URL: http://clear.msu.edu/clear/newsletter/ On Sep 22, 2008, at 6:14 PM (9/22/08), LLTI-Editor wrote: > The language teaching faculty here at Grinnell have recently become > concerned about students' use of online translation tools. They've > asked me to assist them in considering whether or not a policy to > manage the use of such tools would be feasible, and if so, what the > policy should be. I have two questions for the list: > > 1. What translation tools are you aware of that students are or may be > using to assist them in the completion of their foreign language > writing assignments? > I'm aware of websites like Yahoo's Babel Fish (and other Systran based > sites), Google's Translate tool, and message boards offering human > translation for free and for pay. > I'm wondering if anyone is aware of and has dealt with tools that > cater specifically to students. > > 2. At your institution is there a policy, or even a consensus, > regarding the legitimate and illegitimate uses of these tools? > > Please feel free to reply off-list. Thanks for your help, > Mike Conner > > > Curricular Technology Specialist > Grinnell College > 641-990-2843 > > > *********************************************** > LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for > Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language > Teaching > and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). > Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. > Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) > *********************************************** > Dennie Hoopingarner, Ph.D. $E8Edeg.$E4PIpi$E5$B0o Director, Language Learning Center Associate Director for Technology Implementation, CLEAR Michigan State University http://clear.msu.edu/dennie