Engaging the Online Language Learner: Theory and Practice

• In Event: DDL - Online Language Learner: Theory, Practice and Engagement

Short Description

Our presentation will provide a forum for current and prospective online language instructors, with an emphasis on creating and sustaining motivation and engagement. After reviewing relevant theory and practices, we will share varied and extensive experiences of teaching language and course development. One presenter will do this virtually – modeling the online environment! It is of interest to online language instructors in both the higher education and k-12 sectors.

Authors

• Julia Zammit, University of Memphis

• Sally Eliot, All Saints Academy

• Caroline Kelly, Mitchell Community College

• Trey Martindale, University of Memphis