In the Innovating Pedagogy 2014 report, Open University outlines ten innovations in teaching, learning, and assessment that could have a profound influence on education, bringing about a more “interactive world.”…
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I Spy a Whole New World
Most of us have played “I Spy,” a classic game that helps while away the minutes—or sometimes hours—when there’s nothing better to do. It conjures up memories of long road…
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Language and International Student Satisfaction Linked?
A new report on international student satisfaction is out, and the results are mixed. Students in the three countries surveyed are generally satisfied with the academic side of things, which…
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Why Learning a New Language is the Best New Year’s Resolution
How about, “All of the above!” The new year is just around the corner. It’s time to decide what your goals for 2015 will be and to set yourself up for…
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Music Primes Adult Brain for Language Learning
Language study can be grueling. Any chance to lessen the pressure—without impacting the pace of learning—is welcome. Cue the music—aka “the master language that transcends all others.” An article in…
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Becoming “Real”: Overcoming Cultural Illiteracy
In 2001, bilingual computer scientist Vladimir Veselov set out to create a computer program or “chatterbot” that would be able to communicate like a human. He called his program “Eugene…
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Classroom vs. Immersion: Which Creates a Native-Like Brain?
There are two schools of thought when it comes to language learning. One is the traditional classroom approach, where students familiarize themselves with vocabulary and grammar in order to prepare themselves…
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How to Use Video in the Language Classroom
Along with being one of the fastest-growing forms of content on the Internet, it’s a natural fit for language professors. But how do teachers implement all the new video tools…
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Can Social Interaction Boost the Achievement of ELL Students?
All educators who work with English language learning students recognize that their lack of English skills can negatively affect their educational achievement. Researchers at Youth-Nex, the University of Virginia’s Center…
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The Future of #EdTech in Language Learning
If you already follow or use the “edtech” hashtag, then you know dozens of tweets on the topic pour in every few minutes. We at Rosetta Stone thought we’d share…
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