Blog 6 Learning a language is more than learning vocabulary and grammatical rules; it includes learning the cultural nuances that texture a language’s use. Xing et als’ article, Raising the students’ awareness of cross-cultural contrastive rhetoric in English writing via an e-learning course examines five basic differences between Chinese and English academic writing and labels […]
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An e-learning course tackles narrowing cultural differences in academic writing
March 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Susan, Uncategorized
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Seminar: 2010 3 24
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Wikis and Social Bookmarking
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Integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into the Marketing Curriculum
March 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Fred l. Miller, Terence L. Holmes, W.Glynn Mangold Marketing Education Review, Vol 17, No 3 (Fall 2007) Blog: Lynn Barnsback As of this writting (2007) Geographic Information System application is not an integral part of the Marketing Curriculum. As is often the case, new technologies are slow to be integrated into higher education’s curriculums. This study […]
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From Traditional Delivery to Distance Learning
March 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
From Traditional Delivery to Distance Learning: Developing the Model by Marie F. Holbein August 2008 Index This article further presents the argument that effective distant learning requires a shift in the mindset of teachers and learners on how to approach their respective roles. The article represented some suggestions on elements of “course planning and delivery […]
Social media as an opportunity for pedagogical change in music education
March 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Social media as an opportunity for pedagogical change in music education Social networking platforms (SNPs) and online communities can be an integral part of music students’ lives. They tap into students’ needs to communicate and contribute to a community of practice that is unique to musicians. Online music communities provide a platform upon which music […]
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What Lexical Information Do L2 Learners Select in a Call Dictionary and How Does It Affect Word Retention? Language Learning & Technology, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 58-76
March 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Picking up new words was always a primary concern while I was attending ESL classes, and I, as an ESL teacher, am very interested in how to teach vocabulary in a way that the targeted words are stick to students’ mind. It is widely believed that reading is a great way to increase one’s vocabulary. […]
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The Effects of Live Accompaniment, Intelligent Digital Accompaniment, and No Accompaniment on Musicians’ Performance Quality
March 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Solo performance can be a key factor in developing skills of musical expression, sensitivity, and style. It can bolster musical confidence by supplementing the ensemble experience. Instrumental solos are often performed with the assistance of musical accompaniment. The frequency of rehearsals between soloist and accompanist can critically affect the level of performance. Interaction between accompanist […]
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Student Use and Perception of Web-Based Instructional Tools
March 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
by: Judy Strauss (Southern Illinios) & Donna Hill (Indiana University) Marketing Education Review 2007 Blog: Lynn Barnsback “Nearly one half of marketing students do not embrace Web-based instructional (WBI) tools.” This article was published in 2007, so hopefully this is no longer as big a gap, however, these students, the 50% not embracing technology have probably […]
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Economist article on net generation
March 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
You might enjoy this article in last week’s The Economist: http://www.economist.com/science-technology/technology-quarterly/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15582279
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Authenticity And Authorship In the Computer-mediated Acquisition of L2 Literacy Language Learning & Technology, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 78-104
March 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized
This article analyzes two cases of computer-mediated language leaning. In the first case, the researchers examined learning outcomes in a Spanish language course. The American undergraduate students taking this course were given the project of constructing a multimedia CD-ROM on Latin American culture. This was a semester-long project. The students were told that their CD-ROMs […]
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