We also do a lot of work in program assessment. Professors use our facilities to have students put assignments together and to deposit them online for assessment. Sean Patrick Palmer Sr College Lab Technician/ Adjunct Lecturer LaGuardia Community College (718) 582 5704 ________________________________ From: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Michael Jones <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 5:59 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Reasons for the existence of Language Learning Centers / Language Labs in the age of iphones, notebooks, and other portable technological devices I would add that Language Centers often serve the role of technology incubators on campus - Video Essays, Digital Storys, Video Project, iPads, Recording Exercises, Portfolios etc. The physical space, staffing and relationships between faculty and staff make this possible. - mike _________________________________ Michael Jones Director, Language and Media Centers Swarthmore College https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lmc.swarthmore.edu&d=DwIFAw&c=2tStSn3Yyb7CMXxZW9nuG-Sh-vz6mhnySBmFi7HdCsM&r=zYBdRG90oYXoKR8197p7iKPifv226N6Fb5vnGtu1Roc&m=aUpmWZVFw3inUOyEx3xXouq-YQNwau6KceG84g_xwP8&s=KuhM281So4zKX1X5YJPdcvoXFa9gbkp9c-3TJV-sY08&e=<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lmc.swarthmore.edu&d=DwMFAg&c=2tStSn3Yyb7CMXxZW9nuG-Sh-vz6mhnySBmFi7HdCsM&r=PjfGodhwlfgAZCn0W4GGZZRkfNK_41Umz2RyXuNL6Hs&m=aQSrHEg7QnRFU1VYDQDL1mO5FFQYyPVhYkGpnvNBnQY&s=GSwQ6Y-mSCrHN0dpzs7yfSB1SGOoRpT_WZbJfKUOQc8&e=> 610.328.8036 On Feb 13, 2018, at 5:16 PM, Stephanie Kufner <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: Dear all, I second all the things listed in the many answers, especially what Nelleke says about the LC functioning as a " hub and intellectual home for a vibrant community ". We at Bard have been lucky enough to have the (also financial) support of the Dean which allows us to not only be the home and hub for all foreign language tutors but also to employ up to 20 mostly international students as representatives for the languages and cultures we teach and foster at Bard as well as ambassadors for those we do not teach. Thanks to the generous student labor funds we have been able to make the work and ideas of the students the linchpin of practical as well as intellectual activities at the center in collaboration with faculty, tutors and fellow students - making the LC one of the favorite community spaces for all students on campus. Our web page<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__flcl.bard.edu_resources_&d=DwMFAg&c=2tStSn3Yyb7CMXxZW9nuG-Sh-vz6mhnySBmFi7HdCsM&r=PjfGodhwlfgAZCn0W4GGZZRkfNK_41Umz2RyXuNL6Hs&m=aQSrHEg7QnRFU1VYDQDL1mO5FFQYyPVhYkGpnvNBnQY&s=L0ATn1Xhd1pcoBw0QX3BzbFSsBxkLPRHETDyCtJdiTQ&e=> for all and individual language programs and resources within the FLCL Program for all describes a bit of what they do - https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__flcl.bard.edu_resources_&d=DwIFAw&c=2tStSn3Yyb7CMXxZW9nuG-Sh-vz6mhnySBmFi7HdCsM&r=zYBdRG90oYXoKR8197p7iKPifv226N6Fb5vnGtu1Roc&m=aUpmWZVFw3inUOyEx3xXouq-YQNwau6KceG84g_xwP8&s=KunSPUCcEiF-p_TXO4a1gHpEpUzUj-n0d-H2Xkn7fVo&e=<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__flcl.bard.edu_resources_&d=DwMFAg&c=2tStSn3Yyb7CMXxZW9nuG-Sh-vz6mhnySBmFi7HdCsM&r=PjfGodhwlfgAZCn0W4GGZZRkfNK_41Umz2RyXuNL6Hs&m=aQSrHEg7QnRFU1VYDQDL1mO5FFQYyPVhYkGpnvNBnQY&s=L0ATn1Xhd1pcoBw0QX3BzbFSsBxkLPRHETDyCtJdiTQ&e=> greetings Stephanie Kufner On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 3:53 PM, Serafina De Gregorio <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: Dear All, What is the rationale for the existence of language learning centers and labs in colleges and universities today? This is a question that seems to come up every 5 or 6 years at many institutions of higher learning. I have been asked by my university to put together a list of reasons why these facilites are still useful as well as the ways that they can be put to better use. I would appreciate your input concerning this topic. Thank you so much for your help. Dr. Serafina De Gregorio Director Language Learning Centers Fordham University Tel: 718-817-0798<tel:(718)%20817-0798>' Fax: 718-817-0600<tel:(718)%20817-0600>