Holes in the wall presentation at ALT-C 2012

Holes in the_wall_alt2012 from Teresa Mackinnon

At the recent ALT-C2012 conference, I presented an overview of the virtual learning environment I have created for language teaching. Key design considerations include:

• choosing design partners who share your vision and commitment to the final product
• designing for nature within a learning environment so that it supports the natural ecosystem that is needed for great learning experiences.
• defining the granularity of control so that innovation can take place.

The Languages@Warwick portal has facilitated much innovation:

• A large scale project deploying e-portfolios as part of language skills assessment.
• Creation of an Online Intercultural Exchange for 600 students, collaborating between institutions.
• Implementation of a Community of Practice to support digital skills acquisition for our tutors.
• Professional development and publications from our Senior Tutors for Chinese and Japanese.