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September 2001
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September 2001 Newsletter
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Website: http://www.marlboro.edu/~neralld/ |
IALLT website: http://iall.net/ |
Published 4 times yearly |
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NERALLD Info: Cindy Bravo, Boston College Language Laboratory, Lyons Hall, Rm.313 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 cynthia.bravo@bc.edu langlab@bc.edu Phone: (617)552-8473 Fax: (617)552-2064 |
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FALL 2001 MEETING Friday, November 2, 2001 "Distance Learning and Online Course Management Tools" plus PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP/DISCUSSION: "Non-Western Fonts and Unicode: ?" Thursday, November 1, 2001 1PM-4PM Both events hosted by: College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA |
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From the President of NERALLD: May I begin by expressing my concern and hope that you, your families, and friends are all safe and sound at this time of national/international crisis. Please let me know of anyone in our NERALLD family directly affected by the horrific events of September 11, 2001, so that we may offer our assistance. I call to your attention a response to these events issued by the presidents of IALLT, CALICO and EUROCALL (http://iallt.org). As we begin this new NERALLD year, let us reflect upon the significance of our work as facilitators of intercultural communication and understanding through language learning. Connie Montross of Clark University, Program Chair, has been busy putting together an excellent program for NERALLD's Fall meeting to be held at the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA on Friday, November 2, 2001. Join Connie, our host Mary Morrisard-Larkin of Holy Cross's Self-Paced Language Program, fellow NERALLDers and four guest presenters to take a closer look at "Distance Learning and Online Course Management Tools." See the program agenda on page 3 for a preview of what's in store. Care to get your hands on solutions to challenges posed by non-Western fonts and explore the new possibilities of Unicode? Why not come to Worcester a day earlier and join in the 3-hour workshop/discussion organized by Emmanuel Paris-Bouvret of Trinity College? Different operating systems and applications will be examined for solutions they might offer for non-Western fonts, and special attention will be given to online course management tools. Register now (page 5)! This workshop is limited to just 15 participants. To take advantage of these and other NERALLD opportunities in 2001-2002, you must be a member in good standing. Now's the time to become a new member or to renew your current or lapsed membership. Complete the form on page 5. Our yearly dues are still only $25.00! In the Business Matters column on page 2, read about a proposed change to our membership dues structure, and be ready to vote on the related bylaw change at the meeting on November 2nd. The Prez Sez: "Renew yourself with NERALLD - the course management tool for your professional life! In early November go the distance to Holy Cross in Worcester. Just remember to bring extra lunch money!" Cindy Bravo, Boston College cynthia.bravo@bc.edu or langlab@bc.edu |
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Business Matters! |
The following items are on the NERALLD business meeting agenda on November 2, 2001: (1) NERALLD MEMBERSHIP DUES - At the 6/18/01 meeting of the Summer Advisory Board, it was recommended that membership dues be set at the one rate of $25.00/year, no matter when a person joins within the membership year(10/1-9/30). This recommendation would thus eliminate the half-year (1/1-6/30) membership fee option currently available. Cast your vote on 11/2/01. (2) NERALLD OFFICERS - The Advisory Board further recommended that the membership vote on specifying the terms of office and cycles of service for the Newsletter Editor, Webmaster and Recording Secretary. Please consider: (a) two-year terms of office, (b) staggered cycles of service keyed to the start/stop of the NERALLD President's term of office. (3) K-12 OUTREACH - Are you a K-12 educator? Are you a NERALLDer interested in language learning at the elementary and secondary school levels? Share your ideas about how NERALLD might better address the needs and interests of the K-12 community. Email Cindy Bravo ( langlab@bc.edu ) today! (4) LUNCH MONEY - The traditional $5.00 lunch fee charged to the individual NERALLD member in attendance at a meeting has been insufficient to meet the steady increase in luncheon costs over the last ten years. Beginning with the Fall '01 meeting, the lunch fee will be increased to $10.00 to help defray these increased costs. |
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Resources of Interest
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(1) WEBSITES OF NEW ENGLAND LABS Have a look at Mark Sanford's compilation of New England's lab websites at http://www.marlboro.edu/~neralld/resourc/labweb.html. While you're there, check out Dick House's "virtual presentation" to see and hear Dick's ideas for this page. If you don't find your lab/resource center listed, or you want to add a photo of your lab or an audioclip to introduce and welcome visitors to your site, Ruth Trometer of MIT (trometer@mit.edu) or Dick House, our Webmaster (houser@wabash.edu), will be happy to accept your contributions. Let's expand this valuable resource! (2) GIVE ME A "T!" ("T" for Technology, that is!) - After years of concealing its "T", the acronym of the International Association for Language Learning Technology now proudly reflects the organization's true identity: IALLT. Visit: http://iallt.org/ for more news from IALLT, Inc. (Yes, the organization is now incorporated too!) (3) What is UNICODE? Visit: http://www.unicode.org/unicode/standard/WhatIsUnicode.html (4) CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: CALICO 2002 ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM, "Creating Virtual Language Learning Communities," University of California, Davis. March 26-30, 2002. Deadline for proposals: OCTOBER 31, 2001 http://calico.org/CALICO02 |
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Coming Events |
(1) October 13, 2001: Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium's 4th Annual Online Teaching and Learning Conference, Cromwell, CT — The theme of the conference is "Connecticut Connects" https://www.ctdlc.org/Faculty/Conference/conference.cfm (2) October 25-27, 2001: MaFLA 2001 Fall Conference (held in conjunction with CT COLT), Springfield, MA http://www.mafla.org (3) November 5-7, 2001: Modular Workshops at the Center for Educational Technology at Middlebury College (Middlebury, VT): "Setting Up Your Own Virtual Language Lab" and "Using PDAs for Language Learning" http://cet.middlebury.edu/CETwebDocs/programs/fall01sched.html (4) November 14-17, 2001: ACTFL 2001 - "A Professional Odyssey: Exploring New Spaces", Washington, DC. http://www.actfl.org |
"Non-Western Fonts and Unicode: ?"
NERALLD Pre-Meeting Workshop/Discussion - November 1, 2001 1PM-4PM
College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center, Room 410 (PC Teaching Lab)
Emmanuel Paris-Bouvret (Trinity College), Coordinator
Review solutions to challenges posed by non-Western fonts and explore the new possibilities of Unicode. Different operating systems and applications will be examined with respect to the solutions they offer for non-Western fonts, and special attention will be given to online course management tools. Workshop limited to 15 participants.
"Distance Learning and Online Course Management Tools"
Agenda
NERALLD Fall Meeting - November 2, 2001
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Mary Morrisard-Larkin (Holy Cross), Host Site Coordinator/Connie Montross (Clark University), Program Chair
8:30 - 9:30 Coffee/Registration/Tour of Multimedia Resource Center
(Stein Hall, Room 320)
9:30 Welcoming Remarks Cindy Bravo, NERALLD President
(Stein 102) Pre-Meeting Workshop Recap Emmanuel Paris-Bouvret, Trinity College
9:45 "The Online Module Project: Self-Paced Instruction and Technology"
Sarah Lohnes, Center for Educational Technology, Middlebury Colleg
The Online Modules present a model of web-based workshop instruction that centers around a series of project-based modules. Currently under development at the Center for Educational Technology at Middlebury College, the Online Modules will provide self-paced workshop instruction for faculty and students both on-site and at a distance. The presentation will cover the background of the project and the project process, a brief tour of the interface, and plans for future implementation of the Modules.
10:30 "A Comparison of Blackboard and Other Online Tools"
Cheryl Elwell, Office of Information Systems, Clark University
"Are you confused about what the online course tools and HTML editors can do for you? Are you wondering what you should be using...if anything? Cheryl will outline a continuum of tools available as well as when you might want to avail yourself of them."
11:15 "Comparisons of Course Management Tools on the Web"
Kara Schwartz, Amherst College
In this presentation, we will look at websites that have comparisons of the features of the various web management tools. We will also look at those websites that give a framework or give criteria for choosing a specific web management tool for your center/school.
11:45 - 1:35 Lunch & Business Meeting (Hogan Campus Center, Rooms 401/402)
1:45 "Does It Really Work? Using Software for Lab Management -
(Stein 102) The revolution and evolution of using a courseware package for lab management"
Mary Fetherston, University of Rhode Island
URI currently uses WebCT as a management tool for all Desktop Computing Labs. When the Language Learning Resource Center became part of DeskTop, many of the same DeskTop elements were incorporated into the LLRC WebCT site and site-specific information was added. Through WebCT, student workers access work schedules, contact information, FAQs and critical information about assets. As our use of WebCT has evolved, the forum feature has been pivotal, because it allows student workers to pass important information from shift to shift.
2:30 - 3:45 Faculty Panel on Online Tools
"The Use of Blackboard for Spanish Composition" (Dorothy Escribano, Worcester State College)
"Independent Learning via the World Wide Web" (Elizabeth O'Connell-Inman, College of the Holy Cross)
"WebCT as a Communication Tool in Elementary German" (Dan Soneson, Southern CT State University)
"The Use of Frontpage for Course Websites" (María Acosta-Cruz, Clark University)
3:45 - 4:30 Tour of Multimedia Resource Center (Stein 324)
5:00 Après-Meeting Dinner for interested participants at nearby restaurant (Location TBA)
DIRECTIONS AND INFORMATION
NERALLD Pre-Meeting Workshop/Discussion - November 1, 2001
Hogan Campus Center, Room 410
NERALLD Fall Meeting - November 2, 2001
Stein Hall - Room 320 (Registration), Room 102 (Meeting)
General Directions to College of the Holy Cross and Hotel and Parking Info.: Visit the website at: http://www.holycross.edu/about/directions.htm
For Campus Map: http://www.holycross.edu/about/camp_mapbw.html
Hotel Notes: Mary Morrisard-Larkin, our host, strongly recommends that attendees seeking lodging choose hotels within the city of Worcester (possible exception: the Ramada Inn in Auburn). She offers the following additional info. about some of the hotels listed at the Holy Cross website:
*Not recommended (too far from campus): Courtyard by Marriott (Westborough)/Days Inn (Shrewsbury)
**Between 495 and Downtown: Holiday Inn
***Near Holy Cross and Mass Pike: Ramada Inn (Auburn)
****Downtown (near train station) Crowne Plaza/Courtyard by Marriott (Worcester)
comfortable, $$$: Regency Suites Hotel
*****Downtown (near train station), $$: Hampton Inn
Telephone #s:
(1) Train and Bus stations are located about 5 minutes (by car) from the Holy Cross campus.
Taxi service is available. Red Cab (508) 792-9999 Yellow Cab (508) 754-3211
(2) Holy Cross Telephone # (in case of emergency): (508) 793-2529 (Multimedia Resource Center)
DIRECTIONS TO PRE-MEETING WORKSHOP/DISCUSSION, 11/1/01: HOGAN CENTER
After parking in the Hogan Lot (#29 on campus map), begin walking downhill toward the Hogan Campus Center. When you enter the Center you go up a short flight of stairs and you'll be on the 3rd floor. Take the elevator (straight ahead and to the right) or the stairs (on your immediate right) and proceed to Room 410 on the 4th floor.
DIRECTIONS TO REGISTRATION/MEETING, 11/2/01: STEIN HALL
After parking in the Hogan Lot (#29 on campus map), begin walking downhill toward the Hogan Campus Center. When you enter the Center you go up a short flight of stairs and you'll be on the 3rd floor. Take either the elevator (straight ahead and to the right) or the stairs (on your immediate right) to the Basement. Once you are in the Basement, exit the building (look for glass double doors) and follow the sidewalk directly across the street. That sidewalk will lead you toward the library. Take the first set of stairs on the right which go along the side of the library. At the bottom of those stairs turn left toward the front of the library, then continue down the stairs in front of the library. Cross the road and continue down more stairs. Cross the next road and head toward the building on the left (Stein Hall - building #9 on campus map). When you enter Stein Hall you are on the 2nd floor. Go 1 floor up for registration (Room 320, next to the Multimedia Resource Center, Room 324) or 1 floor down for the meeting room (Room 102).
NERALLD MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL/NEW MEMBERSHIP &
FALL WORKSHOP/MEETING REGISTRATION FORM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 IS THE CUT-OFF DATE FOR REGISTRATION
Download an Adobe Acrobat pdf file of this Registration Form
NERALLD Membership Dues for 2001-2002 = $25.00
The NERALLD membership year runs from Oct 1 - Sept 30. Dues are $25.00 per year payable by the Fall meeting. NERALLD is open to all interested parties, upon receipt of dues. Membership allows members to attend meetings, workshops, vote, and receive NERALLD newsletters. Please note: Membership in NERALLD is on an individual basis. There are no institutional membership rates.
NOTE: YOU'LL NEED MORE LUNCH MONEY THIS YEAR - BRING $10.00!
CURRENT MEMBERS - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, AND PLEASE RENEW NOW. Send in this form, or email the information to langlab@bc.edu by October 18. Cash or check accepted at meeting. Paying by check? Make it out to NERALLD. Please mark all that apply:
NAME: _____________________________________________ Email Address: __________________________
(If there are corrections to the mailing label, please note them below.)
___ I am renewing and will attend the meeting. ___ I am renewing but won't attend the meeting.
$35. ($25. to renew, plus $10 for lunch) $25. to renew (check enclosed )
(____check enclosed / ____ will pay at meeting)
___ Yes, I would like to attend the Thursday, November 1st Workshop.
(Workshop limited to 15 participants. Confirmation of registration will be emailed.)
Après-Meeting Dinner? - Care to join meeting attendees for dinner at a nearby restaurant (at your own expense) and avoid rush-hour traffic at the conclusion of our meeting on Friday, November 2?
___ YES ___ NO
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NEW MEMBERS - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED but advance payment is not. Send in this form, or email the information to langlab@bc.edu by October 18. Cash or check accepted at the meeting. Paying by check? Make it out to NERALLD. Please mark all that apply:
___I am not a current member. I will attend the meeting. ___ I'd like to join but won't attend this meeting.
$35. ($25. to join, plus $10 for lunch) $25. to join (check enclosed) (____check enclosed / ____ will pay at meeting)
___ Yes, I would like to attend the Thursday, November 1st Workshop.
(Workshop limited to 15 participants. Confirmation of registration will be emailed.)
Après-Meeting Dinner? - Care to join meeting attendees for dinner at a nearby restaurant (at your own expense) and avoid rush-hour traffic at the conclusion of our meeting on Friday, November 2?
___ YES ___ NO
Name: ______________________________________ Institution: _____________________________________
Department: ________________________________ Address: _______________________________________
Email: ______________________________________ City: ___________________________________________
Telephone #:______________ FAX#:____________ State: ______________ Zip: ______________________
SEND THIS FORM to: Cindy Bravo, NERALLD President, Boston College Language Laboratory
Lyons 313, 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, or email langlab@bc.edu or
phone (617) 552-8473.
