Language learning resource trials
The Perkins Library System is investigating needs that exist on campus for language learning resources to support independent language learners (individuals not taking a Duke class, but who need to …
Language practice and assessment in Spanish 109 with VoiceThread
Joan Munné, Lecturer, Romance Studies Joan Munné was one of fourteen faculty and one graduate student who participated in a Spring 2010 CIT Fellowship for language faculty interested in exploring …
Multimedia projects reflect service experience and language learning
Joan Clifford, Assistant Director of the Spanish Language Program, teaches Spanish 106CS and wanted to design a final course project requiring students to synthesize the course material with their service experience, while reflecting on the course’s multiple curricular goals.
Creative use of Spanish through VoiceThread
Graciela Vidal, Lecturing Fellow, Romance Studies Graciela Vidal was one of fourteen faculty and one graduate student who participated in a Spring 2010 CIT Fellowship for language faculty interested in …
VoiceThread pairs in French 2
Germain Choffart, Lecturing Fellow, French Program, Romance Studies Germain Choffart was one of fourteen faculty and one graduate student who participated in a Spring 2010 CIT Fellowship for language faculty …
Meaningful assignments focused on student-to-student communication
Laura Florand, Lecturer, French Program, Romance Studies and Brenna Heitzman, Graduate Student, French Program, Romance Studies and Women’s Studies Program Laura Florand was one of fourteen faculty who, together with …
Teaching students to self-assess their presentation skills
Deborah Reisinger, Lecturer, French Program, Romance Studies Deb Reisinger was one of fourteen faculty and one graduate student who participated in a Spring 2010 CIT Fellowship for language faculty interested …
WordPress compared for individual and paired projects
Lisa Merschel enhanced a project (Tarea Calificada) she has used in her in course for several semesters. For the project, students research a location where DukeEngage has programs, present information about that destination, and create a letter asking for funding from DukeEngage to embark on their travel to this place.
VoiceThread in an Academic Presentations Class
Maria Parker, English for International Students Program Director, was interested in providing speaking time for students outside of class that encouraged spontaneity, was informal, and helped build classroom community. Additionally, Parker wanted to provide more practice opportunities that she could monitor for completion (and respond to if desired) but which would not create additional grading time.
Self-evaluation for better student engagement
Karine Provot wanted to improve the outcomes of an audio journal project for her French 63 students, particularly by better establishing the connections between what students learned and talked about in class and this ongoing out-of-class assignment.