Online Lightning Talks
Development of an Holistic Model to Support Creation of Online Activities
Virtual Lightning Talk Jessica Chakowa
Web 2.0 tools are used increasingly in many academic institutions but there has been insufficient guidance about how to implement online activities. This paper is based on an interactive platform aimed at enhancing students’ learning of French beyond the classroom. This paper will focus on a model that has been developed to facilitate the creation of online activities. This model accounts for the role of the teacher, the learner and the technology, as part of a holistic approach to ensure the effectiveness of learning. Finally, the paper concludes on the challenges and recommendations related to applying technology in language learning and the implications for 2.0 teachers with regards to their capacity as designers, facilitators and action-researchers.
Can Machine Learning Enhance Human Learning?
Virtual Lightning Talk Walter Rodriguez
This paper explores how Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing could enhance asynchronous human learning; particularly, mobile, mass-customized, individualized, career certification training. The paper states the research questions and addresses the relevant problems, issues, challenges, opportunities, strategies, and technologies crucial to enable machines to assess the learners’ current abilities and competencies. And to prescribe a unique certification training plan for the learner with supervised assistance of a human in a human-machine collaboration.
Creating Effective Digital Ecosystems in the 21st Foreign Language Classroom
Virtual Lightning Talk Mariam Manzur
This presentation explores how language instructors can create effective Digital Ecosystems in order to re-shape foreign language classrooms elements and enhance the teaching and learning processes. Some innovative digital tools will be explored in order to show their impact on the most relevant steps of a successful Foreign Language Lesson: lesson planning, presentation of content, practice, assessment and retention & transfer of knowledge. Learning outcomes: The audience will be able to demonstrate understanding of the concept of Digital Ecosystems and Pedagogical Ecologies of Learning Technologies. -The audience will be able to demonstrate understanding of the main characteristics and needs of the Digital Learners. -The audience will be able to demonstrate understanding of innovative digital tools to enhance foreign language teaching. -The audience will be able to incorporate new concepts and strategies for effectively class design and practice.
The Importance of Collaboration Members when Evaluating a Learning Management System
Virtual Lightning Talk William Carpenter, Liliana Rodríguez-Campos
Learning Management Systems (LMS) are becoming a core element to academic institutions. Academic programs are utilizing the benefits of an LMS to offer curriculum online and reach students outside of the region. This poster will cover the Model of Collaborative Evaluation how it can be critical to the success of a Learning Management System Evaluation.
