In this episode, we discuss common challenges teachers face in implementing CALL activities in their classes as well as tips and strategies for adapting to these challenges.


Guests:  
Volker Hegelheimer, Associate Professor of English, Iowa State University
Joy Lynn Egbert, Associate Professor of Education, Washington State University

Host:
    

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

Key Themes:
    

- Favorite CALL activities
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Common challenges
- Advice for language teachers incorporating CALL into their lessons for the first time

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

Direct download: Episode3.mp3
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In this episode we discuss the factors influencing CALL practitioners' decision to seek further professional development as well as resources for keeping up with new changes in technology.

Guests:  
Greg Kessler, Assistant Professor of CALL, Ohio University
Joy Lynn Egbert, Associate Professor of Education, Washington State University

Host:
    

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

Key Themes:
    

- The likelihood of CALL trained practitioners to actually implement CALL-based activities in the classroom
- Keeping up with CALL
- Top 5 resources for continued professional development

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Direct download: Episode_2_Continued_Professional_Development.mp3
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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

Related Links:
    



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

Direct download: Episode1.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:41 PM
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