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The Language Learning Space: Real and Virtual Uses
March 30 - April 1, 2007		  
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Push vs. Pull and LRC Dissemination via Technology

Jill Robbins, National Capital Language Resource Center

Abstract

Who are the LRCs?

What's 'pushing' content? Why is it relevant to language instruction?

Examples of LRC pushed content

Why should language teachers and learners use the LRC resources? (4.5 million of your tax dollars go to support them)

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     The mission of the nationally funded Language Resource Centers (LRCs) has changed dramatically with the development of interactive web technology. Where the LRCs once published hard copies of research reports and teaching guides, now the delivery of content is electronic and a movement toward interactive, Web 2.0 applications is evident. This presentation demonstrates ways the LRCs now 'push' information to teachers and students through podcasts, blogs, and listservs. It also demonstrates ways the LRC pulls readers toward more interactivity with blogs, surveys, and polls. In-person teacher institutes are still a mainstay of the LRCs, but participants can now get a taste of the workshops through podcasts. An open discussion of the new media available on LRC websites and suggestions for improvement concludes this session.   contact me