The SWALLT 2020 Conference continues in its new, online, bi-weekly format. This session includes two 30 minute presentations, this week we'll be looking at extended reality in language adoption. Please register for the webinar here. Session 1: VR in The Language Classroom: Applications for Intercultural Competence Margherita Berti, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Arizona...
This workshop examines the use of Perusall, a collaborative platform that transforms solitary reading assignments into engaging collective activities. This workshop is tailored for educators looking to enhance their students' academic reading and writing skills by incorporating social annotating practices that foster critical thinking and in-depth analysis. Discover practical strategies to integrate Perusall into your...
L2 Learner Use of Machine Translation: Using What we Know to Harness the Pedagogical Benefits of (Automated) Translation Presenters: Dr. Luciane Maimone and Dr. Jason Jolley Register here Hosted by the International Association for Language Learning Technology (https://iallt.org/)
From Textbook to Homework: A Collaborative Journey in Developing Our Spanish OER Projects with LibreTexts Presenters: Alejandro Lee, Nancy Ballesteros, Sarah Harmon, and Cristina Moon Register Here In this presentation, four instructors from California community colleges will discuss their transition from traditional commercial textbook bundles to Open Educational Resources (OER) and innovative homework solutions in...
Hosted in conjunction with SWALLT, this one-day mini-conference will explore how literacy practices intersect with language education. Key themes include digital literacies, multimodal communication, and the role of cultural and social contexts in language learning. The agenda is now available! The Future of Language Teaching - SWALLT-UCLA 2024 Agenda We are seeking presenters to share research, strategies,...
Discover how to leverage new and existing Canva features to create engaging resources and enriching learning experiences for your lessons. Interact with valuable Canva tools to design interactive activities and eye-catching visuals that support language acquisition, amplify student voice, and support engagement. Tuesday, December 3, 2024 3:00pm PT / 4:00pm MT / 5:00pm CT /...
Speaker: Tianji Jiang (UCLA) Sharing and reusing data can effectively reduce redundant efforts in data collection. It also enhances the efficiency of scientific research investments by preventing the reinvention of the wheel. Building a sustainable data-reuse process and culture requires frameworks that include policies, standards, roles, and responsibilities, all of which must address the diverse...
Speaker: Saad Shaukat (UCLA) UCLA library holds one of the largest collections of Islamic manuscripts (roughly 10,000 items) covering multiple languages including Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Urdu, and spanning nearly 9 centuries (12th-20th). Currently, UCLA Library Special Collections is in the process of a multi-year effort to create digital records for its Islamic Manuscript holdings....
Please join us for a special webinar! IALLT Webinar March 2025: Kudu and the AI Classroom: A New Age of Customized Textbooks (Without Sticker Shock) Mar 5, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM Central / 10:00 AM Mountain / 9:00 AM Pacific The presenters of this webinar will highlight Kudu, a textbook creation platform...
This spring, the Southwest Association for Language Learning and Technology (SWALLT) and Humanities Technology, are hosting an in-person conference on foreign language instruction focusing on creating communities. This free conference will be held at the beautiful Clark Memorial Library on Saturday, April 5, 2025. As space is limited, we are asking everyone to please register...
