#1 Technologies for Language Instructors

h.D. in French in 1997 from the Pennsylvania State University.  His research interests include French Literature, French History and the French Revolution, and Computer-Assisted Language Learning.  Chair of the Department of Modern & Classical Languages since 2006, Dr. Bard oversees a number of departmental initiatives related to placement and assessment of students, as well as curricular developments for the six programs that are part of the Department. Dr. Bard is also the Director of the Robert I. Myers Language Resource Center, which has as its mission the supporting of the language learners and programs at North Central College.  In this role he manages the staff of the Center, consisting of student assistants, and directs the exploration of new technologies and methodologies for language learning, as well as the acquisition of relevant materials.Introduction to the presentation

we are looking forward to seeing you next Sunday for the first of what we hope will be a long and rewarding series of workshops on pedagogies related to teaching Chinese language and culture.  This year's session will serve as a broad overview of how technology relates to our pedagogical concepts, instructional needs and can promote development of specific skills among our students.  Come join us as we discuss the following questions:

• What are some of the primary assumptions we can have about language learning and teaching for our classes?

• What are techniques that can turn PowerPoint into a really effective language-learning tool?

• How can Microsoft Word encourage flexible and yet deeper feedback to student compositions?

• Did you know that Google applications can help to organize as well as provide course content?

• What can online collaborative forums (Blogs/Wikis) offer our students?

• What are some effective (and popular!) programs for helping students develop their proficiencies?

See you Sunday!

中文教学研讨会第一讲：电脑技术在中文教学中的使用

希望各位中文老师这周日踊跃参加“希林-中北大学暑期中文教师研讨会”的第一讲。此系列研讨会旨在为中文教师提供一个专业提升和交流的平台。第一讲针对教学各环节以及符合教师需求的电脑技术的介绍，主要针对以下几方面：

• 如何高效地使用PowerPoint来辅助教学

• Office Word修改作文的小技巧

• Google Doc, Google Blogger 和Google Earth 的等各种谷歌免费产品在语言教学中的有效应用

• 通过对比Blog/Wiki的功能帮助老师选择一款适合自己学生展示作业的平台