Mobile Warming: Melting the Barriers to Language Learning with Mobile Devices
Thursday, March 27, 8:00 - 9:15 am PST, 3:00 - 4:15 GMT. To join the webcast, click here
| Abstract: This session provides insights and activities that incorporate mobile applications for English language learning. Presenters will demonstrate language learning practices that are best supported by the features and applications offered through the use of mobile apps and devices, such as interactive features and apps for auraloral language development. Strategies for accommodating several different mobile devices in one classroom will also be discussed. |
| Time | Presenters | Topic |
| 8:00 am |
Sandy Wagner, Associate Professor, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, Monterey, CA, sandylw303@yahoo.com
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Sandy Wagner introduces the session with pedagogical considerations and language learning practices best supported by the features and applications offered through the use of mobile devices and supported apps. A rubric for evaluating apps and interactive features is highlighted. Slides: 2014_03_23_presentationfinal-1.pdf Links: Discussion_Handout.pdf Thinglink App: Apps that Support Language Learning Activities, http://www.thinglink.com/scene/504157906984239106 Poll Everywhere Questions Results site: thttp://tinyurl.com/129x4j |
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Susan Gaer, Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education, susangaer@gmail.com |
Susan Gaer demonstrates interactive features of using a mobile devices. Applications shown will be available for both Android and IPad/Iphone users in order to include as many devices as possible in the classroom. Links: http://www.pewinternet.org/2011/09/19/americans-and-text-messaging/
Instant Student Response System
Download the PowerPoint and handout at http://bit.ly/mobilewarming. |
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| Marsha Chan, Sunburst Media, marsha@sunburstmedia.com |
Marsha Chan demonstrates several mobile apps for aural-oral language development, three designed for English language learners and one designed for musicians Slides: MChan-mobile-warming-aural-oral-lang-dev.pptx |
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| 9:30 | Q & A |
| Bios |
Marsha Chan is Mission College ESL Professor; Pronunciation Doctor on Youtube; President of Sunburst Media; author of speech, pronunciation, listening books and media; and frequent speaker at teacher training institutes in North America and Asia. She is co-founder of CATESOL's TELL-IG Technology-Enhanced Language Learning Interest Group and TOP-IG Teachers of Pronunciation Interest Group. The one place she travels without a mobile device is the swimming pool.
Susan Gaer is a Professor of ESL at Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education and a series consultant for Pearson's New Series Project Success. She has been using mobile devices with her students and faculty for more than 4 years and has a passion for technology use. Susan is a past CALL-IS Chair, facilitates in TESOL's Teaching Online Certification Course PP109 and is the current chair of TESOL nominating committee.
Sandy Wagner is an Associate Professor at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey California. In her current position, she is project manager for the development of technology resources that integrate the capabilities of technology with language learning. She also provides teacher training in technology integration. Sandy is past chair of the CALL-IS and remains involved with the Electronic Village planning team as volunteer coordinator. She facilitates TESOL's PP103 Teaching Reading and Writing Online. |