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Going the Distance: Planning and Implementing a Synchronous Distance Language Course
John Graves, Yale University, Center for Language Study
Chrissy Hosea, Yale University, Lector in Dutch
*Overview
*Planning
*Technology
*Pedagogy
Overview: Background
*Why Dutch?
*Why Yale & Cornell?
*Why 3rd semester?
Overview: DUTC 130 / DUTCH 2030
*Third semester language class
*Five times 50 minutes per week
*5 Cornell students (@LRC at Cornell)
*1 Yale student (@CLS at Yale)
*1 instructor (@Yale)
Picture of whole class: CIMG3735?
*1 student-assistant (@Cornell) + additional technical support
*1 academic language technology specialist (@Yale)
Planning: Class
*Course proposals
*Class time
*Responsibility for class at receiving institution
*Knowledge of both institutions (deadlines, course promotion)
Planning: Instructor
*Training: Videoconferencing system Web conferencing system Whiteboard software
*Materials development
*Website testing
Planning: Space
*Positioning of videoconferencing system and connected peripherals
*Location of computer workstations
*Configuration of desks and tables
*Lighting
Technology: Yale University
*Tandberg MXP 95 videoconferencing codec
*Smart Technologies Sympodium
*LCD Projector with Screen
*55” LED Display (far site)
*17” LED Display (near site)
*2 Apple Laptops
Classroom: Yale University
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Technology: Cornell University
*Polycom HD8000XLP
*2 Polycom Eagle Eye Remote Control Cameras
*Polycom Omnidirectional Ceiling Microphone Array
*Crestron Control Panel
*50” Plasma Display
*2 Apple iMac Workstations
Classroom: Cornell University
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Pedagogy: Classroom Principles
*Students are comfortable in class
*Classroom activities should be stimulating and engaging
*Language input should be current and relevant
*Student speaking time should be maximized by making use of group and pair work
Pedagogy: Adapting to the DL Situation
*Quality of audio & video
*Connecting with far site students
*Use of board
*Group work
Pedagogy: Using the Technology
*Use of the Internet
*Use of SMART Notebook software
*Different environments
*Museum presentations
Student feedback
Quotes from students’ forum posts (my translations):
E: “My first is that the video system works better than I thought. Before class I was worried that I might not hear
everything, but in class I could follow everything just fine.”(Aug 24)
C: “I thought class was very good. I don’t think it is strange Chrissy Is not at Cornell. The technology is really
impressive. like that you can put photos and maps up on the screen.”
(Aug 24)
Student feedback
M: “This week was interesting. We have B, a new student. Class was more interactive with another person from Yale. … Now it’s normal to see you on the monitor and not in class.”
(Sep 16)
C: “The appointments this week were useful.”(Sep 16)
E: “The presentations are a good way to practice speaking. … I like it because we can talk about art and other objects. … So we learn Dutch and about Dutch
culture at the same time.”(Sep 30)
Synchronous DL: A changed classroom?
Contact Information: Yale University
John H. GravesAcademic Language Technology SpecialistCenter for Language StudyYale Universityhttp://cls.yale.edu [email protected]
Chrissy HoseaLector in DutchDepartment of Germanic Languages and LiteraturesYale Universityhttp://dutch.commons.yale.edu/ [email protected] 203.436.2555
On-Site Support: Cornell University
Patrizia McBride, Chair, Department of German Studies
Gunhild Lischke, Director of Undergraduate Studies Language Program Director Senior Lecturer, Department of German Studies
Dick Feldman, Director, Language Resource Center
Miriam Zubal, Office Manager, Department of German Studies
Nick LaVerne, Media Development Manager, Language Resource Center
Moniek van Rheenen, Student Assistant
On-Site Support: Yale University
Rüdiger Campe, Chair, Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures
Nelleke Van Deusen-Scholl, Director, Center for Language Study
Suzanne Young, Associate Director for Language Education and Research, Center for Language Study
John Graves, Academic Language Technology Specialist, Center for Language Study
Chrissy Hosea, Lector in Dutch, Yale University
Special Thanks: Columbia University
Stephane Charitos, Director, Language Resource CenterBill Koulopoulos, Instructional Technologist, Language Resource Center
