Teaching in Tongues: Utilizing Technology in the Foreign Language Classroom

A Certificate-Based Program in Teaching Foreign Language, Literature, and Culture.

Did you ever wonder what the technology craze is all about? In this program you can learn how to make educated choices in the ever-growing field of instructional technology and at the same time earn a certificate that could give you the edge on the job market. Up to 1/3 of all jobs in foreign language departments ask for experience with the use of technology!

Here's the deal: Attend six approved workshops, develop a project of your own (either in pairs or individually), work on it in between meetings and earn a certificate testifying to your extra professional training in instructional technology. Four workshops will be offered by the Teaching Resource Center (TRC). The first three of those workshops are designed to get you started on a project. You then choose two workshops offered by the University (ITC, Library, ASCIT) to acquire the skills you need in a particular technology such as HTML, E-folio, Dreamweaver, Fireworks. Our last meeting gives you a chance to present your work in progress.

Prerequisite: Get a Unix account. Commit to completing the Program.
Enrollment in this program is limited to 10. The application deadline is January 11, 2002.

The Workshops and Dates:

January Teaching Workshop, Ruffner Hall
Getting Grounded, Monday, January 14, 2002, 11:00-12:30
We will reflect on our teaching goals and explore the promises and perils of teaching with technology in language, culture, and literature classes.

Looking for Inspiration, Friday, February 1, 3:00-4:45
Faculty members in foreign languages will discuss the value of technology in their teaching.

Reality Check, Friday, February 15, 3:00-4:45
Before getting started on your own project, check in for some final adjustments. Is my project realistic in terms of shape and scope?

Basic Skills, Between February 15 and April 5:
Attend two workshops offered by the University (ITC, Library, ASCIT) to acquire the skills you need in a particular technology such as E-folio, Dreamweaver …

Show and Tell, Friday, April 5, 3:00-4:45
Celebrate and share your work in progress.

To apply: E-mail the Teaching Resource Center (trc-uva@virginia.edu) with the following information:

• your reasons for enrolling in this program
• your experience with teaching with technology and your idea for a teaching-with-technology project (either present or future)
• your desire to pre-register for the January Teaching Workshop
• your name, phone number and e-mail address
• department and language(s) you teach
• your choice of lunch (vegetarian or regular)
• current status as an M.A. or Ph.D. candidate, date you expect your degree

For more information, please contact Dorothe Bach (bach@virginia.edu).