Technology for Second Language Instruction

Catalog description

This course will examine types of educational technology resources which support second language learners. Students will explore how to evaluate the use of technology in different educational settings, and how to integrate it in course design. Students will also analyze strategies for assessing and selecting current and relevant technology tools to meet the needs of second language learners. Students will be required to develop an integrated technology project for improving second language learners’ language development or an academic aspect in an instructional setting. Students will also create a research proposal to investigate a technology tool to support second language education, aligned to the developmental needs of their learners.