Multimedia-enhanced Collaboration via the Internet

Workshop for World Language teachers sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association and the Robert Henderson Language Media Center at the University of Pittsburgh Date: June 24, 2003 Place: Robert Henderson Language Media Center G-17 Cathedral of Learning University of Pittsburgh   5 ACT 48 HOURS PROVIDED   Workshop Description and Schedule Presenter Registration Workshop description and schedule: Morning: The Internet as a Collaborative Tool 9:00 am – 12:00 pm During the morning session, participants will explore the concept of "virtual classrooms" – Internet-based environments in which language students and teachers can work collaboratively in on-line discussions, chat rooms, and information exchange. Participants will examine Nicenet and Yahoo Groups. Participants will also investigate on-line professional development opportunities, including Tapped In and FLTeach. 12:00 to 1:00 pm: Lunch Afternoon: Multimedia in Language Learning 1:00 – 3:00 pm Participants will learn to create digital audio and video files. They will see examples of how these can be integrated into language learning activities. Then they will participate in a live video teleconference via the Internet. TOP Presenter: Devin Browne is the Chair of the Technology Committee for PSMLA. He is a French and Russian teacher with Pittsburgh Public Schools and teaches part-time for the University of Pittsburgh. He regularly presents on technology both at conferences and workshops. For more information, contact Devin Browne at dpbrowne@pitt.edu Registration: Please print out and send in the linked registration form. Deadline to enroll is Monday, June 16, 2003. Enrollment space is limited. Sufficient enrollment required; if necessary, notice of cancellation will be by Friday, June 20, 2003. TOP

Robert Henderson Language Media Center, University of Pittsburgh
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