Midwest Association of Language Learning Technology (MWALLT) 2016 Conference
Saturday October 8*
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
*We are organizing a casual social get together Friday evening for anyone interested
MWALLT is seeking proposals for its upcoming Fall conference to be hosted by the University of Michigan’s Language Resource Center in Ann Arbor on October 8, 2016. We invite current members, professionals, instructors, and graduate students to participate. Proposals are sought for sessions on topics relating to the teaching of languages and cultures using technology with particular interest in the following topics:
Whither goest the Language Center? (What is the role of the Language Center in 21st century language instruction?)
Project-based learning through media creation
Creating activities that integrate development of linguistic skills with active reflections on culture
Back-to-basics: Analog pedagogy for language instruction
The conference will include 3 different presentation formats:
Presentation Session (45-60 minutes, lecture/demonstration format)
Hands-on Session (60 minutes, computer-lab format)
Lightning talks: 3-5 minute presentations on teaching language, culture and(or) technology integration in specific courses/classes.
The proposal deadline is September 2nd, 2016
Proposals can be submitted here
Submitting authors will be notified of their acceptance by mid-September.