LINGUIST List 23.1247: Confs: Applied Linguistics/UK

LINGUIST List 23.1247
Mon Mar 12 2012 Confs: Applied Linguistics/UK Editor for this issue: Amy Brunett <brunettlinguistlist.org>
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Date: 10-Mar-2012 From: Filippo Nereo <Filippo.Nereoheacademy.ac.uk> Subject: Advances in Digital Language Learning and Teaching E-mail this message to a friend Advances in Digital Language Learning and Teaching Date: 20-Apr-2012 - 20-Apr-2012 Location: University of Central Lancashire, Preston , England, United Kingdom Contact: Michael Thomas Contact Email: < click here to access email > Meeting URL: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/events/detail/2012/seminars/disciplines/DW009 Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics Meeting Description: This event, funded by the UK Higher Education Academy as part of its workshop and seminar series, will focus on evidence-based research into advances in new and emerging digital language learning technologies, examining creative and innovative ways to teach and learn languages. This event will incorporate both seminar (research- based papers) and workshop elements (hands-on practical sessions) in order to emphasize the principle of research-informed teaching in the area of computer-assisted language learning (CALL). The event intends to explore synergies and continuities between a range of areas that hold the most potential for future advances in digital language learning and teaching, including designing online and blended language learning, mobile learning, digital-game based learning and virtual worlds, as well as social media assisted language learning. The event will build on recent research in the School of Languages and International Studies about digital natives, digital education, and task- based language learning and teaching. 09.30 - 10.00 Registration and Coffee 10.00 - 10.15 Welcome and Introduction 10.15 - 11.00 Teaching and Learning Languages in Online and Blended Environments, Dr Gary Motteram, University of Manchester 11.00 - 11.45 Designing Materials for Online Learning, Alex Ding, University of Nottingham 11.45 - 12.00 Coffee 12.00 - 12.45 Social Media, Learner Autonomy and Language Learning, Huw Jarvis, Salford University 12.45 - 13.30 Networking Lunch 13.30 - 14.15 Language Learning in Virtual Worlds and Digital Gaming, Shiv Rajendran, Founder, LanguageLab.com 14.15 - 15.00 Mobile-Assisted Language Learning, Paul Sweeney, Eduworlds Knowledge Ltd. 15:00 - 15:15 Coffee 15.15 - 16.00 Workshop and Networking Discussion This Year the LINGUIST List hopes to raise $67,000. This money will go to help keep the List running by supporting all of our Student Editors for the coming year. See below for donation instructions, and don't forget to check out Fund Drive 2012 site! http://linguistlist.org/fund-drive/2012/ There are many ways to donate to LINGUIST! You can donate right now using our secure credit card form at https://linguistlist.org/donation/donate/donate1.cfm Alternatively you can also pledge right now and pay later. To do so, go to: https://linguistlist.org/donation/pledge/pledge1.cfm For all information on donating and pledging, including information on how to donate by check, money order, or wire transfer, please visit: http://linguistlist.org/donation/ The LINGUIST List is under the umbrella of Eastern Michigan University and as such can receive donations through the EMU Foundation, which is a registered 501(c) Non Profit organization. Our Federal Tax number is 38-6005986. These donations can be offset against your federal and sometimes your state tax return (U.S. tax payers only). For more information visit the IRS Web-Site, or contact your financial advisor. Many companies also offer a gift matching program, such that they will match any gift you make to a non-profit organization. Normally this entails your contacting your human resources department and sending us a form that the EMU Foundation fills in and returns to your employer. This is generally a simple administrative procedure that doubles the value of your gift to LINGUIST, without costing you an extra penny. Please take a moment to check if your company operates such a program. Thank you very much for your support of LINGUIST! Read more issues\|LINGUIST home page\|Top of issue

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