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| LEADERSHIP UPDATES |
| LETTER FROM THE CHAIR |
Marta Halaczkiewicz, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA |
In this letter, Marta Halaczkiewicz previews the Conference and highlights some special meetings. Read More |
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| LETTER FROM THE EDITOR |
Larry Udry, Divine Word College, Epworth, Iowa, USA |
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In this letter, Larry Udry previews the contributions to the newsletter and solicits new members to the Editing Team. Read More |
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| ARTICLES |
| NEW WAYS OF WORKING WITH MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES (MOOCS) |
Jimalee Sowell, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA |
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While the prevalent assumption that the only way to work with a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is to complete all MOOC content, there are numerous other ways to benefit from MOOCs. This article focuses on three ways of working with MOOCs: blended learning, MOOC Camps, and MOOCs as content nuggets. Read More |
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| USING AN LMS SANDBOX IN PRESERVICE TRAINING |
Perry Christensen and Brent Green, Brigham Young University, Hawaii, USA |
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In this article, the authors present a way to introduce Learning Management Systems (LMS) and give hands-on practice to preservice teachers. Read More |
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| ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS INTERACTIONS: TIPS AND TRICKS |
| Lena Ellingburg, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, Charlotte, USA |
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In this article, the author considers the advantages and disadvantages of synchronous components in online courses by focusing on the roles they play on learner performance, language gains, instructor experiences, and course design. Tips for conducting successful synchronous interaction are included. Read More |
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| Fundraiser for a TESOL Award in memory of Vance Stevens |
| Donate to create an award in honor of Vance Stevens' legacy, founder of Webheads, EVO Coordinator, and First IS Co-Chair, & 2019 recipient of the CALL Research Conference Lifetime Achievement Award. |
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