Autonomous Language Learning from JALTCALL 2013
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The document discusses three online tools for language self-study: The Mixxer, Livemocha, and MyLanguageExchange, emphasizing their features for peer feedback and interaction. These platforms are designed to enhance reading, writing, and speaking skills, and offer options for integrating into university-level language teaching. Teachers can use these tools to foster student engagement, allowing for structured lessons and improved language practice.
Autonomous Language Learning from JALTCALL 2013
- 2. 3 Tools for Language Self-Study
- 3. The Mixxer Primarily focused on reading / writing practice Option to move from asynchronous to synchronous chat – Text, Audio or Video Peer-feedback = Path to friendships
- 5. The Mixxer User Homepage
- 6. Mixxer Blog & Feedback
- 8. Become language friends then chat
- 9. Integrating Mixxer into Lessons For university-level reading / writing class Demonstrate The Mixxer in class (provide handout) Assign students a topic to write about on The Mixxer Teacher (& others) gives feedback on The Mixxer Students follow up & email corrected version as final submission The Mixxer has Teacher option to allow class-level exchange activities Students learn how tech can be language resource
- 10. Teaching with Mixxer Groups Groups are primarily for teachers. They allow teachers to organize their students and keep track of all of their blog posts. To use The Mixxer as a teacher, sign up then email bryantt@dickinson.edu requesting teacher permissions. They just need something to verify you're a teacher.
- 11. Livemocha.com Provides structured courses, tutor connections Has blog section for writing with peer feedback options Give feedback to other users to earn Mochapoints / Tokens to purchase additional content (Gold Key opens all content for one price – ¥2,000 in May 2013) Work through courses to progress in an orderly manner or choose specific lessons to focus on your weak areas
- 12. Using Livemocha
- 13. Choosing a Lesson Choose Course Level Course Description and skills needed
- 15. Speaking Exercises Speaking tips for this exercise at bottom of page
- 17. Integrating Livemocha into Lessons For university-level reading / writing class Demonstrate Livemocha in class (provide handout) Assign students a course which matches your textbook topic as review / reinforcement Have students submit completion report (screenshot via email) Livemocha has teacher option to allow class-level or school-wide integration in language activities
- 19. MyLanguageExchange (Looks can be deceiving)
- 20. What You See is not What You Get
- 21. 3 Tools for Language Self-Study Great resource for practice of all skills Free access to all resources Peer feedback leads to interactions in RT Structured lessons for all skills @ 4 different levels Free access with some pay content Peer feedback on writing & speaking to get better Has potential with options for practicing all skills. Limited access to free resources; pay content allows for more interaction
- 22. Questions? Please contact me at edosan@gol.com Thanks for your interest in making your students AUTONOMOUS!