Rich Internet Applications for Language Learning Dennie Hoopingarner Michigan State University 1 of 12

Online oral language work Web-based Flash plugin “Tin can” technology 2 of 12

Research question Language learning utility from the availability of ubiquitous online recording 3 of 12

Rich Internet Applications for Language Learning Center for Language Education And Research 4 of 12

Design imperatives Increase the amount of time that students speak 5 of 12

Types of activities Prompted speech Spontaneous speech Project-based speaking 6 of 12

Prompted Speech “Audio Dropboxes” 7 of 12

Spontaneous Speech “Conversations” 8 of 12

Project-based speaking “Viewpoint” “Mashups” 9 of 12

Key Points Tools, not materials – No content – No lessons Pros and Cons 10 of 12

Tools are free for unlimited use 11 of 12

Dennie Hoopingarner 12 of 12