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Using Twitter for language learning

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

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

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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Me, my Mac, and iPads

Me, my Mac, and iPads. Back in mid-September of 2014, we decided to test the full range of our Brentford iPad cart in an effort to maximize our time saved and minimize our collaborative headaches. For those that don’t know, … Continue reading

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Project “Practising Prepositions in German”

This is an eight week pilot project carried out in the Digital Language Learning Lab this fall. The research is part of an investigation into supporting second language learners with technology. The focus is on practicing grammatical forms. These forms have … Continue reading

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