Author Archives: Catherine Caws

About Catherine Caws

Enseignante à l'université de Victoria, je m'intéresse aux théories de l'acquisition des langues secondes ainsi qu'à l'utilisation des technologies d'information et de communication pour l'apprentissage des langues, notamment la communication médiatisée par l'ordinateur.

International conference on second language learning and teaching (SLPC5-Universidade de Sao Paulo)

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Catherine Caws

After collecting data on language learners in Brazil and Canada interacting to peer-edit their written productions, Eliane Lousada (professor at USP), Arthur de Oliveira (MA student at USP and former intern at the DL2LLab) and I presented a panel that … Continue reading →

Using Twitter for language learning

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Catherine Caws

I had the opportunity to visit Dr Hamel‘s 400 level class on technologies for language learning, at the University of Ottawa. Class was in English for students who are in the program of didactics. The class focused on teaching grammar … Continue reading →

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Workshop on using iPads and apps

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Catherine Caws

On February 8th, 2016, I gave a three hour workshop on the use of mobile devices for language learning. The presentation was in French and can be seen below: atelier U Guelph 2016 Catherine Caws

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Exporting our expertise to U of Guelph

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Catherine Caws

I left UVic with 6 iPads from our lab. On my way to U of Guelph to give a workshop on using portable technologies for teaching and learning. In keeping with the context of our research, the workshop will be … Continue reading →

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Transcribing interactions

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Catherine Caws

RAs (Dylan and Scott) are busy transcribing in the lab this week. In October and November last year, groups of students enrolled in FRAN180 came to the DL2LLab in order to test various online tools and help each other edit their essays. While … Continue reading →