https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd This resource page is for LPDs who desire to develop open materials for language courses and further integrate technology tools in the language classroom. en-us 2018-05-10 19:47:19 UTC 2026-01-24 18:27:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259805150 This handbook provides an introduction to Open Educational Resources, including licensing, online repositories, how to remix content and much more. It can be used as a basic reference for LPDs who desire to implement OERs in basic language courses.]]> 2018-05-10 22:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259805150 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259806669 This website is divided in four lessons, plus an introduction and a conclusion. Through videos and written explanations, it presents how technology can aid in the learning of foreign languages, how technology can create a virtual context for learners and it discuss the potential of technology to increase the exposure to a foreign language. LPDs can use this website to train new instructors and prepare them to integrate technology in their teaching practices and language classes.]]> 2018-05-10 22:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259806669 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259809295 When LPDs decide to use OERs as the main materials for language courses, they might experience difficulties and concerns from faculty and administrators. This document presents the top 12 objections towards OERs, for instance the quality of materials and the belief that they might infringe on faculty’s academic freedom. LPDs who choose to implement OERs in language courses can use the information in this document to create a stronger case about their choice to implement open resources.]]> 2018-05-10 23:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259809295 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259816863 This article on FLTMAG presents an overview of the Mixxer website, which is a free language exchange site where learners can find and connect with native speakers. When an LPD decides to implement OERs, it might be difficult to find online learning resources that can be used by students outside of the classroom. On the Mixxer students can chat with native speakers, improve their speaking skills and also share written pieces and receive feedback. All these activities can be accomplished and no cost, thus reducing the cost of textbooks to students and increasing the access to native speakers. On a side note, some languages are less popular than others on the Mixxer; thus it is a good strategy to explore and see how language courses can take advantage of this platform. ]]> 2018-05-11 00:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259816863 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259819421 This YouTube video illustrates the development and impact of Français Interactif and Deutsch im Blick, two large-scale OER produced by the Center for Open Educational Resources and Language Learning (COERLL). The presentation also addresses how COERLL is supporting the shift from the traditional language textbook to open, innovative, and multimodal practices for language teaching and learning. This resource can be used by LPDs to get an inside perspective about the development and use use of OERs materials in language courses.]]> 2018-05-11 00:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259819421 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259822912 This article describes two case studies. The first one concerns the development of an open repository consisting of pedagogical materials for the Department of Languages, at the UK Open University. The second study addresses issues related to using language corpora in relation to open technologies and open practices. These examples can support future LPDs who are considering implementing OERs and can learn from other people's experiences.]]> 2018-05-11 01:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259822912 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259824051 In this article the author explains how OERs can support Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs). The author explains that open education is still an unfamiliar concept to many faculty members in higher education institutions, including LCTLs instructors. There is a need to raise awareness about open education and instructors can collaborate with colleagues and students to produce and share their own high quality materials. LPDs can use this article understand more the importance of OERs in language education.]]> 2018-05-11 01:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259824051 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259825708 This YouTube video developed by COERLL at the The University of Texas at Austin provides a practical example concerning a French teacher, Joanna, and the challenges and successes she experienced in using OERs in her own courses. The author also explains that OERs research is gaining ground, thus LPDs need to consider how they can develop open resources that will be used by teachers and students, as well as shared with others.]]> 2018-05-11 01:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259825708 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259827046 When LPDs decide to create and use OERs as the principal materials in language courses they need to carefully consider how they are using open licenses. In this YouTube video the author explains that there are significant inconsistencies between the concept of openness, free sharing, and digital OERs. The development and sharing of OERs by LPDs and language instructors should be thought through so that it really embraces the open education movement.]]> 2018-05-11 01:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259827046 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259828517 This article illustrates how H5P, a free to use website, can be used by instructors and LPDs for the creation of interactive and mobile-friendly activities, which can be integrated in course management systems or websites. Examples of activities that can be created are quizzes and interactive videos followed by formative assessment. This is a great resource for LPDs who are considering developing free to use online learning materials to be used by students outside of the classroom.]]> 2018-05-11 01:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259828517 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259829751 This website is an online community of language instructors and language learners who share their experiences in using OERs in the educational context. LPDs can gain insights about how OERs have been used in a variety of contexts and various languages, access many high quality OERs, and better understand the benefits that open education can bring to learners and educators.]]> 2018-05-11 01:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259829751 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259831460 The Foreign Languages and the Literary in the Everyday (FLLITE) website offers teachers with a variety of lesson plans and materials that can be used, revised and adapted according to a specific language curriculum. LPDs who want to replace the traditional textbook with open materials will find numerous resources, which aim to bridge the language/literature divide, in the various languages on FLLITE. ]]> 2018-05-11 02:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259831460 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259833671 This digital presentation, shared at the L2DL & AZCALL 2016 conference, considers GTAs and LPDs approach and use of technology in language teaching and professional development. In this study although technology is generally perceived in a positive way, GTAs have expressed difficulties in using technology tools efficiently. The authors present a 6-step model, involving various departments, LPDs and GTAs, to further support the implementation of technology in language teaching. Since the creation of OERs for language teaching includes the use of technology, with this video LPDs can understand more about how they can assist and encourage GTAs in the use of technology in the language classroom.]]> 2018-05-11 02:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259833671 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259846709 This website offers various digital game-mediated classroom learning activities for different languages and levels. LPDs can integrate these activities when developing OERs for language courses.]]> 2018-05-11 04:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259846709 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259847627 This document created and shared by The University of Arizona Libraries offers concrete steps about how instructors and LPD can reduce the cost of required materials to students. LPDs can discover some existing resources that they might not be aware of and support open education.]]> 2018-05-11 04:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259847627 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259848173 On March 29th 2018, The University of Arizona Library organized a workshop for students, instructors and administrators who want to learn more about the development and implementation of OERs in higher education. This recorded presentation provides LPDs with useful information concerning the development and use of open materials.]]> 2018-05-11 04:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259848173 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259848687 The creation of pedagogical materials also includes using images, audio files, videos, and so forth. This website lists numerous open resources that can be freely used when developing materials for language teaching, or any other discipline.]]> 2018-05-11 04:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259848687 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259849072 This YouTube video includes opinions and insights about how open textbooks and open education are being supported in different fields. The four panelists are professors, including a linguist, at the The University of Arizona. In this video, LPDs can listen to opinions of professors and better understand what it is being done to reduce the cost of commercial textbooks.]]> 2018-05-11 04:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259849072 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259850408 This video describes the Online Cafés project,designed by educators to bring together students in different locations and support intercultural exchange and language practice. The project is an adaptation of the Cultura model for intercultural exchange. With this resource, LPDs can further understand how technology tools can be used to support students' autonomous learning.]]> 2018-05-11 04:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259850408 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259851082 The Language OER Network (LOERN) is a platform used to showcase the work educators in the field of language learning and teaching. Educators who use, create, and share OERs and OEPs can be recognized by COERLL and  be assigned digital badge (an online representation of earned knowledge or skills). On this platform, LPDs who develop OERs can be recognized by COERLL, one of 15 National Foreign Language Resource Centers funded by the US Department of Education.]]> 2018-05-11 04:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259851082 maggieberti https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259860359 2018-05-11 06:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieberti/lpd/wish/259860359