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"Systematic reviews of literature are studies that strategically search for published research on a specific topic in order to synthesize what is known about the topic. This systematic review describes 157 articles on synchronous online learning (SOL) from thirty-four different countries on instructional setting, content areas, participant demographics, research designs, independent and dependent variables, SOL technologies, and data-collection tools. "

I have not heard of any of the 9 programs chosen to review - so if they're free, I'll be checking these out "for improving reading and writing in the classroom." They were English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, but could have use for second/world language instruction as well.

Abstract: In this paper, we examine the use of Facebook (FB) as a social networking tool in an intermediate French class. After reviewing the available studies on FB in language instruction, we analyze surveys that were administered to students as well as student FB posts. We look at the potential benefits of social media, specifically FB, and discuss its impact on foreign language learning. We aim to address how FB is being used in the language classroom, how students respond to the integration of this social networking site in courses, the attitudes of higher education foreign language learners towards FB, as well as the role of FB in new learning spaces and with today's learners. An analysis of survey data suggests that students respond in a positive manner toward the use of FB in education and highlights some differences in the way FB is used in both personal and academic settings.

Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) is now putting it's journal articles on iTunes as a free podcast.

search for existing activities or create your own using over 12 templates. All can then be linked or embedded on a webpage. Instructions in multiple languages

Project Management for Instructional Designers - an online handbook adapted from Project Management from Simple to Complex written by Russel Darnall and John Preston.

Original illustrations with no words

"CALICO (Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium) is devoted to research and development of technology in second language acquisition."

HCC Conjugations Back Our goal at TeacherTube.com is to provide an online community for sharing instructional teacher videos. Upload your lesson plan videos or watch student video lessons at our website.

This is a function that I always thought was lacking in PBworks (compared to Wikispaces, for example) - now they are recommending this app as an add-in. Only a PBworks admin can add this however - you need to click the "Allow javascript" button. This page has screenshot instructions, if you're not sure how to add it. HOWEVER - I haven't been able to get it to work, yet... I don't know if it's a login problem or what. It shows up in the wiki page, but I can't add anything to the discussion.

"Features: Provides teachers with reasons and resources for shifting French language instruction toward interactive, authentic learning experiences; a CD with handouts and rubrics for each of the four units included in the book. "

This is a blog that various people contribute to with reviews and instructions for a variety of tech apps and websites - that can be used for a variety of purposes, from video annotation to labeling photos and many more. Thanks to the people at CeLTA for posting these! (add to your Feedly to keep up with new posts!)

Thanks for sharing this incredible resource!