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Apr
16
iSpraak: A Platform for Second Language Pronunciation Instruction, Assessment, and Research
webinar by Dan NickolaiThis presentation will showcase the latest feature developments to the iSpraak platform. This free online tool incorporates multilingual Automatic Speech Recognition and Text-to-Speech technologies to both model and assess pronunciation in 36 different languages. Now generously funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, iSpraak has significantly expanded on its previous feature set and has adopted new tools for learners, teachers, and researchers.
Apr
16
Virtual Reality in the Language Classroom: How to Design your Virtual World (IALLT webinar)
webinar by Rebecca Bias, Samanta Buffa & Kevin RichardsIn this webinar, we will share best practices on integrating virtual reality into the language classroom, tips on building your ...
Apr
30
Creating podcasts for active and authentic learning
demo by Naiyi Xie Fincham & Michaela NuesserPodcasts, a unique media model that has enabled a fresh generation of content producers, offer exciting opportunities for active and ...
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Leveraging AI tools for PBLL
demo by Rachel Mamiya HernandezMarch 13, 2024
Have you ever wanted to try project-based language learning (PBLL), but felt that it is too overwhelming or time consuming? ...AI Enhanced Research Tools
demo by Julio Rodriguez & Richard MedinaFebruary 7, 2024
Are you starting a new research project or wondering how you can enhance your existing research? In this session, you ...Python Series Special Topic: Scripting Generative AI with Python
workshop by Richard MedinaFebruary 12, 2024
Large Language Models (LLMs) provide an enormous resource of language material that can be accessed (or “prompted”) in a variety ...RECENTLY FEATURED
Language Policy, (Anti-)Racism, and Change
March 25, 2024
This session begins with findings from a policy genealogy (Gale, 2001) of the Heritage Languages Program (HLP) in Ontario and the racialized conflicts over it between 1977–1987. Heritage-language education policies emerged across Canada in the 1970s, just after federal policies ...