On 06/02/2011,
in global / globalization, languages and translation,
by Daniel Christian
On 05/21/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, art, convergence, creativity, disruption, emerging technologies, global / globalization, innovation, internet, languages and translation, media/film, multimedia, music, pace of change, political science, psychology, society, sociology, television, transmedia, trends,
by Daniel Christian
From DSC:
First, a word of caution. Due to the content of some of the stations available herein, I would recommend that only those people who are 18 or older visit this site.
On 04/25/2011,
in languages and translation, online learning,
by Daniel Christian
Expanding Language by (Online) Degree — from InsideHigherEd.com by Steve Kolowich
Arabic is not a universal language, least of all in Pennsylvania. But by developing a fully online undergraduate degree in Arabic language and culture, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) will soon make Arabic universally available across its 14 colleges and universities — with other online language programs to follow.
The plan comes amid efforts by PASSHE administrators to consolidate resources across the system by cutting programs at some institutions that can be offered online by others. A pending budget proposal by Governor Tom Corbett would cut the system’s funding by more than half in the coming year, and language programs on a number of campuses have already been shuttered.
On 04/22/2011,
in education technology, Google, languages and translation, tools, vendors,
by Daniel Christian
On 04/20/2011,
in digital audio, languages and translation,
by Daniel Christian
Inside SVOX: Google’s 27-language text-to-speech upgrade — from wired.co.uk by Rob Boffard
Now, technicians at SVOX, a Swedish company based in Zurich, has made one of the most lifelike text-to-speech (TTS) systems ever — and they’ve done it in 27 languages.
On 03/06/2011,
in cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, ideas, instructional design, internet, languages and translation, pedagogy, tools, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
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In 2006, CLEAR launched its “Rich Internet Applications for Language Learning” initiative. Web-based tools were designed to offer functionality that is beneficial to language learning, while exploring how technology can enhance language teaching. This article discusses the design principles behind the RIA initiative, explains how the tools are intended to be used, and shares some examples of classroom use.
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From DSC:
The article mentions tools such as Wimba (now a part of Bb Collaborate), VoiceThread, and others.
On 02/25/2011,
in ideas, internet, languages and translation, online media, pedagogy, teaching & learning,
by Daniel Christian
Live Internet video for language learning — from Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton
Web-based video is a hot topic in 21st century language education. The Internet offers a cornucopia of options for language students to include video and television in their target language in order to help them learn the language. Researcher Elizabeth Mejia points out that “video” can mean a variety of things including popular films, documentaries, television advertisements, materials produced by textbook companies to accompany their books and accompany classroom instruction, educational broadcast and amateur videos made by teachers and students.
On 02/09/2011,
in expectations, K-12 related, languages and translation, tools, videoconferencing, virtual field trips, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
Educators move beyond the hype over Skype — from Digital Directions by Ian Quillen
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Olivia Flick, a 3rd grader at Washington Street Elementary School in Brewer Maine,
shares facts about her state via Skype with students in South Dakota.
shares facts about her state via Skype with students in South Dakota.
—Carl D. Walsh_Digital Directions
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Educators are now using the videoconferencing tool to connect foreign-language students to native speakers, hold virtual field trips and host conversations with scientists and other experts
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While conceding the potential for frivolous use of Skype, its advocates say the tool can be particularly valuable for connecting foreign-language students to native speakers, holding virtual field trips, and visiting with real-world subject experts while saving precious funds and preventing logistical headaches. In many cases, teachers are reporting that aspects of video communication actually make teaching and learning more effective than the comparable in-person experiences.
Framing a Skype Learning Experience — from Langwitches blog by Silvia Tolisano
On 01/15/2011,
in disruption, global / globalization, Google, languages and translation, tools,
by Daniel Christian
Realtime voice translation moves closer — from Education Stormfront blog
Excerpt:
There are some industries, such as education that have been shielded from globalization so far because of the language barrier. This is about to fall.
On 01/07/2011,
in adjunct faculty, faculty, languages and translation, organizational change, writing,
by Daniel Christian
On 12/22/2010,
in art, global / globalization, higher education, languages and translation, MBA, media/film,
by Daniel Christian
Per Mark Macho:
You and your students might enjoy www.10muses.com. There is instant access to the TVchannel sites of the whole world for a starter, arts around the world and much else, popular fun but also a simple way to learn about how others around the world perceive our time and its innovations.
Our tagline is ‘the global view.’
If you look at ,say the New York Times, you will get news from China, but filtered through an American reporter and an American editor. We grouped media so someone could see what the Chinese themselves are saying.
We provide the links to the preeminent publications. But whether it is about design or politics it is all ‘straight from the horse’s mouth.’
I am American and I think our inability or rather failure to really see other perspectives is harming us in every way–in the wallet, in defense, in noticing developments.
As you will notice there is a place on every topic to ask questions and get an answer from someone on the ground who really knows. What is the best club for House music in Moscow?…for instance. We have team members from every continent.
From DSC:
I don’t know much about this site, but being able to get another perspective — from someone in another country — seems like a good thing to me. Thanks Mark for the resource.
On 10/04/2010,
in languages and translation,
by Daniel Christian
CLEAR will be exhibiting and presenting at these upcoming conferences and we hope to meet some of you in person:
- Michigan World Language Association (MIWLA): Lansing, MI, October 20-22, 2010
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL): Boston, MA, November 19-21, 2010
- Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (CSCTFL): Indianapolis, IN, March 3-5, 2011
- World Languages Day: East Lansing, MI, April 16, 2011
- Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO): Victoria, Canada, May 17-21, 2011
On 08/26/2010,
in education technology, educational games / serious games, K-12 related, languages and translation, mobile learning, vendors,
by Daniel Christian
— Resource from Scott Meech, and his resource-packed 8/14/10 presentation here.