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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Tag Archives: Education
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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Students Receiving Language Services In HS Less Likely to Graduate on Time
Although it might not be surprising, data collected by Raise DC, a coalition of public, private, and nonprofit groups in the Washington area, shows that students who receive special education…
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Using Big Data in Higher Education to Drive Results
Have you taken the big data leap? The ability to analyze large data sets gathered from myriad sources can be used, among other things, to recruit, nurture, and maintain your…
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Globally Connected Courses Bring Culture to the Classroom
The short- and long-term benefits of studying abroad are well established, yet only 9% of U.S. undergraduates study abroad. How can faculty and instructors help the other 91% achieve a…
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Speaking More Languages Improves Cognitive Abilities in Older Age
As our bodies age, so do our brains. Many of us have seen our aging family members grow older and slower over time, and aside from physical aches and pains,…
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The Numbers Tell the Story: the US Isn’t Prepared for Languages, STEM
It’s no secret that STEM and world languages are keystones in American educational goals as we move forward in the 21st century. The Department of Commerce quantified the urgency of…
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