1. Web-Based Speech: Expanding the Virtual Language Lab http://babel
Jeff Magoto and Ginny White
Yamada Language Center
University of Oregon

2. Topics, Session 06 Group discussion
How do Virtual Language Labs (VLLs) differ?
Overview of UO’s VLL
Group task
Concluding remarks

3. Group Discussion
What kinds of listening and speaking materials do you use in your classes now?
What kinds of materials do you wish to have in the future?

4. How do VLLs Differ? Level of interactivity How do students respond?
How is students’ input judged and feedback given?
How do these resources fit with course goals?

5. Depth & Variety of Content

6. Real-World Tasks

7. UO Virtual Language Lab
6000 students / 15+ languages
Web-based (streaming audio & video, voice over IP using Flash Communications Server)
Coursebook material to authentic material, 2:1

8. ESOL Text on the VLL

9. Web-Based Speech Tools
Virtual Tape Recorder
Message Board (voice)
Quiz-Survey Maker

10. “Flash” replaces the traditional
Virtual Tape Recorder
This tool adds the ability to hear and monitor what one says.
“Flash” replaces the traditional
tape/video recorder.

11. Voice Message Board
Teachers and students listen and respond through audio and video.

12. Voice Message Board
1) Add a message to the Message Board (text, audio, and/or video).
2) The message is then published to the class Message List.

13. VLL Quiz & Survey Maker
Teachers can author quizzes or surveys (text only or multimedia):
Multiple choice
True / false
Likert scale
And, collect spoken responses.

14. VLL Quiz & Survey Maker
Uses existing video content (Thai news) as a “listening for gist” prompt.
Students can write or speak responses.

15. Group Task: Language + Content
Group work: Make a list or chart in English of as many birds and bird sounds as you can.
VLL Survey to follow…

16. Concluding Remarks Some benefits of self-access language labs:
Integrated skills
Authentic content and tasks
Fast learner feedback
Motivating

17. Concluding Remarks Some challenges in developing self-access VLLs:
Time and cost (phased, incremental pilot is advised)
Teacher and student training

18. Concluding Remarks http://thaiuo.uoregon.edu/
Giving teachers time to learn and use tools like these is a wise investment.
You’re invited, see…

19. Web-Based Speech: Expanding the Virtual Language Lab http://babel
Jeff Magoto and Ginny White
Yamada Language Center
University of Oregon