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:

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   Whither goest the Language Center? (What is the role of the Language
   Center in 21st century language instruction?)
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   Project-based learning through media creation
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   Creating activities that integrate development of linguistic skills with
   active reflections on culture
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   Back-to-basics: Analog pedagogy for language instruction


The conference will include 3 different presentation formats:

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   Presentation Session (45-60 minutes, lecture/demonstration format)
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   Hands-on Session (60 minutes, computer-lab format)
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   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
<https://docs.google.com/a/umich.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDSnYyWGbbKEn3MASRQ0tQA7kEaUJ3yt26wV4fnGgERu_hcg/viewform>

Submitting authors will be notified of their acceptance by mid-September.


*Julie Evershed, Director*
University of Michigan  Language Resource Center
105 South State Street  1195 North Quad
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285
(734) 764-0424
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lrc/