Indiana State University
Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
The development of cultural awareness is crucial for language students. Today, with the increasing expansion of technology, accessing authentic digital materials is easier than ever. This presentation illustrates how learners can use... more
Open educational resources (OER) are materials designed for the purpose of teaching and learning. They are an asset for language teachers as they represent a valuable source for the creation of lesson plans, tests and activities. In this... more
Open Educational Resources (OERs) are changing the learning and teaching landscape in many different fields. In the area of higher education, OERs are swiftly becoming important elements in support of Open Educational Practices (OEPs) and... more
The implementation of Virtual Reality and Google Cardboard, an affordable viewer, in the L2 classroom gives students the opportunity to be virtually immersed in culturally authentic 3D and 360-degree environments. This presentation... more
This study discusses pedagogical insights and strategies in regard to the use of virtual reality (VR) for the development of L2 cultural awareness in the language classroom. Researchers have recognized the potential of VR in various... more
This presentation discusses pedagogical insights and strategies in regard to the use of virtual reality (VR) in the L2 classroom to support the development of cultural awareness. Researchers have recognized the potential of VR in various... more
The OLLReN management board would like to thank the IATEFL Learning Technologies SIG (LTSIG) for their valuable help in supporting and running the conference.
This presentation illustrates pedagogical insights and practical strategies in regard to the use of virtual reality to promote global cultural awareness in the language classroom. In today’s international context, fostering global... more
This book is a review of research studies, suggestions, and practical ideas for autonomous learners and language teachers, and a description of benefits and issues in using captioned viewing for language learning. Today, language learners... more
This presentation reports findings from a virtual reality study carried out in undergraduate Italian courses where students utilized their smartphones, dedicated apps and Google Cardboard to explore virtual environments representing the... more
This webinar illustrates theories, pedagogical insights, and strategies in regard to the use of virtual reality in the language classroom. Join the discussion and learn how virtual reality can be utilized in the educational setting to... more