--- Forwarded Message from "Christopher J. Higgins" <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: "Christopher J. Higgins" <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask] >Subject: ACTFL Announces a New Technology Award >Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 10:23:24 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) >Priority: NORMAL The ACTFL/FDP-Houghton Mifflin Awards for Excellence in Foreign Language Instruction Using Technology with IALL These Awards are presented annually to recognize excellence in the integration and use of technology in foreign language instruction at the post-secondary level. These awards are the outgrowth of collaboration between ACTFL and the Faculty Development Programs of Houghton Mifflin Company, with the International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALL). A two-year and a four-year college instructor will be recognized. The awards will be presented at ACTFL '99 in Dallas. These awards are supported generously through the Houghton Mifflin Company. The recipients each receive a $500 cash award provided by the Houghton Mifflin Company. Selection Criteria - 1. Two awards for foreign language educator: one at the two-year/community college level; and one from the four-year/college/university level. 2. The recip[ients must have been members of ACTFL for at least three years. 3. The recipients must have at least five year's teaching experience. 4. The recipients must submit evidence of how they have integrated the use of technology into their foreign language courses. For more information contact ACTFL at (914) 963-8830 or [log in to unmask] Remember to reference the Houghton Mifflin Technology Award. ---------------------- Christopher J. Higgins Coordinator, FL Instructional Technology The Language Center 1105 Jimenez Hall University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 301-405-6927 phone 301-314-9841 fax [log in to unmask]