For our inaugural episode, we talk with two experts in CALL regarding the skills and knowledge that are necessary for language educators to do CALL.


Guests:  
Volker Hegelheimer, Associate Professor of English, Iowa State University
Greg Kessler, Assistant Professor of CALL, Ohio University

Host:
    

Shannon Sauro, Visiting Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and TESL, University of Texas at San Antonio

Key Themes:
    

- TESOL Technology Standards
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Critical skills and strategies
- Differences and similarities in skills needed for K-12 versus adult educators
- Advice for language teachers just beginning training in CALL

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Theme music "Afterburner" by Ambient Teknology. Available at magnatune.com 

Direct download: Episode1.mp3
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Welcome to the CALLspot,  a podcast focused on all things CALL. In each episode, we talk with CALL practitioners and experts to discuss teaching and professional development resources, tackle the challenges of incorporating technology in language teaching, and explore major themes in computer-assisted language learning. Our first episodes will debut in April.


Coming soon

Episode 1:    What Skills and Knowledge Are Necessary for Someone To Do CALL?

Episode 2:    Continued Professional Development for CALL Practitioners

Episode 3:    Incorporating CALL into Your Classroom

 


Participate in the CALLspot

The CALLspot is looking for CALL practitioners and experts interested in participating in roundtable discussions for upcoming episodes. If you’re interested, would like to recommend someone else to appear in an episode, or have suggestions for other CALL themes and topics, please send us an e-mail at callspot@gmail.com

Episodes are planned for the following topics:

CALL and the Digital Divide

Student Welfare & Privacy in Cyberspace

Copyright Considerations

CALL for the Low-Tech & No-Tech Classrooms

Second Life

Setting up International Telecollaborations

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