RIA

Introduction to Rich Internet Applications (RIAs)

Teaching Assistant Survival Society (TASS) meeting

Friday, September 5, 2014, 3:30-4:30 pm, Moore 151

Facilitators:

Hui-Ya Chuang (hchuang@hawaii.edu), Center for Language & Technology

Ruslan Suvorov (rsuvorov@hawaii.edu), Center for Language & Technology

What are the RIAs?

Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) is a suite of free web-based tools developed by the Center for Language Education and Research (CLEAR) at Michigan State University. The RIAs can be used to create multimedia-based materials, activities, and assessment for second language learners.

How do I access the RIAs?

The RIAs can be accessed at http://clear.msu.edu/teaching/online/ria/. Before you can use the applications, you will first need to register on the site.

What can the RIAs be used for?

There are twelve applications that can be used for different purposes. Below is the list of all the RIAs with a brief description of what each of them can do:

• 1. Audio Dropbox: a dropbox for students to record audio

  2. Broadcasts: a podcasting program for language learning

  3. Conversations: a tool for recording questions for students to answer them asynchronously

  4. Mashups: a great tool that allows for combining video, audio, text, and interactive exercises

  5. QuizBreak!: a flexible program for creating fun language games

  6. Revisions: a platform that supports process writing

  7. Scribbles: a tool for handwriting practice online

  8. SMILE: a tool for creating interactive language-practice exercises

  9. Snapshot: an image library that stores pictures for use in Mashups and Quizbreak

  10. Video Dropbox: a dropbox for students to record video

  11. Viewpoint: an audio and video repository that allows for recording audio and video files online, or uploading existing media.

  12. Worksheets: interactive worksheets that allow for audio/video recording, multiple-choice and matching questions, etc.

Where can I get help with the RIAs?

There are video and PDF guides for each application available on the RIAs website listed above. Also, please note that because the RIAs are Flash-based, they will not work on iOS mobile devices.

Examples

Mashup Sample: http://clear.msu.edu/mashups/26416

*Feedback Survey: http://form.jotform.us/form/42460915716153