LRC mini-workshop
Downloading and editing videos from YouTube
Downloading and editing videos from YouTube
Two equal sessions
November 4 and November 5
3:45 - 5:15, Noyes Lodge
November 4 and November 5
3:45 - 5:15, Noyes Lodge
In the first part of this workshop, we will briefly explain a few concepts in media handling:
file type, codec, bitrate, video size, and file size. Then we will demonstrate a couple of tools
that download and convert YouTube videos. Finally, we will demonstrate some typical editing actions
in Quicktime. Instruction sheets are available for downloading the programs
and editing in Quicktime at the
teacher documentation site. A summary of the workshop is online also. Most of the workshop time will be allocated to individual work by teachers,
with one-on-one LRC assistance when requested. Teachers will be able to work on the platform - Mac or PC -
of their choice.
Nov
10
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
4 - 5:30, Noyes Lodge
4 - 5:30, Noyes Lodge
Cindy Brantmeier,
Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and Spanish
Washington University in St. Louis
"Reading and Assessing Reading"
Washington University in St. Louis
"Reading and Assessing Reading"
Traditionally, foreign language (FL) reading was an ability that many language instructors
took for granted, in part because it was viewed as a silent, passive skill. Since the early 1980s
research in FL reading has revealed that it is a complex process involving multiple,
interacting factors. The most comprehensive reading models illuminate the importance
of both linguistic and affective variables. In my presentation I examine theory and
research concerning the multifarious nature of FL reading with adults and explain the interactive
models. I then move to a discussion on how to assess FL reading. Research has not yet revealed
the perfect test to measure reading comprehension, and consequently to be able to capture a true
depiction of reading, a variety of assessment tasks are needed. I discuss my research on the merits
and shortcomings of different assessment tasks frequently used to measure both reading skills
and comprehension, and based on data driven evidence, I offer suggestions on how instructors
can use a self-assessment inventory and metacognitive questionnaire to diagnose strengths
and weaknesses of individual readers. I will also discuss different aspects of the MLA report
that address reading.
Professor Brantmeier has suggested various sources as introduction to the topic of foreign and second language reading. She wrote a review of publications for the last year which is online at the journal "Reading in a Foreign Language." She guest edited a volume in this journal with Keiko Koda also. And here is a paper she wrote about reading and self-assessment.
Professor Brantmeier has suggested various sources as introduction to the topic of foreign and second language reading. She wrote a review of publications for the last year which is online at the journal "Reading in a Foreign Language." She guest edited a volume in this journal with Keiko Koda also. And here is a paper she wrote about reading and self-assessment.
Dec
8
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
9 - 1, Noyes Lodge
9 - 1, Noyes Lodge
LRC Workshop
February
18
Thursday, February 18, 2010
4 - 5:30, Noyes Lodge
4 - 5:30, Noyes Lodge
March
16
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
4 - 5:30, Noyes Lodge
4 - 5:30, Noyes Lodge
Charlene Polio, Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics and Languages
Michigan State University
"Responding to Student Writing"
Michigan State University
"Responding to Student Writing"
April
10
Saturday, April 10, 2010
9 - 12, Noyes Lodge
9 - 12, Noyes Lodge
Chantal Thompson, Teaching Professor, Department of French and Italian
Brigham Young University
"Saturday Morning Workshop on Teaching to Advanced Level"
Brigham Young University
"Saturday Morning Workshop on Teaching to Advanced Level"
May
11
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
9 - 1, Noyes Lodge
9 - 1, Noyes Lodge
LRC Workshop
