Study of the German language is in sharp decline in American classrooms. In 1997, a quarter of US high schools offered German in their language-learning programs. Today that number stands…
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Tag Archives: Blended learning
Rosetta Stone and ACTFL Find Common Ground
Recently, Rosetta Stone CEO, Steve Swad, sat down with the executive director of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), Marty Abbott, for an all-encompassing Q&A interview…
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Preparing Students for a Global Community: Leadership and Language
Free webinar on March 18th, featuring Nakia Douglas, principal of the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy. In 2011, the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy in Dallas, TX began using the…
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Online Language Learning is a Recipe for Success
It’s no secret that the world is becoming more connected. Your students’ success in adulthood might very well depend on how they can perform internationally. But what benefits does language…
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2013 College Explorer: What Does it Mean for Language Learning
Marketing agency re:fuel recently released highlights from its 2013 College Explorer report that looks into both student spending and technology use. Was there any information that language instructors and institutions…
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Is Online Software the Next-Generation Textbook in Language Programs?
A recent survey by the Babson Survey Research Group showed that over six million students took at least one online course in 2012, and that number seems set to rise.…
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How Technology Can Strengthen Faculty-Student Relationships in Language Programs
As institutions continue to supplement traditional classroom language instruction with technology solutions, interactions between language instructors and students — both in and out of the classroom — are evolving. The…
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How Technology Fits in IEP and ESL Programs
Intensive English (IEP) and English as a second language (ESL) programs play a critical role in improving access to higher education in the U.S. for domestic and international students with…
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