Recently Updated Experiences
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Series
- All Series
- (CLT) Google Sites: You and Me vs. The Blank Page
- (CLT) Python Series
- (CLT) Universal Design for Language Learning (UDL)
- (CLT/NFLRC) Publishing Success: Insights from Journal Editors
- Blended Learning Essentials
- CALICO 2020 Online Workshops
- Cornell University Language Resource Center Podcast
- Cornell University Language Resource Center Speaker Series
- Enhancing Course Content with Rich Interactions
- Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning
- Flagship Culture Initiative
- Google Sites – Building a Professional Website Series
- IALLT webinar
- Integrated Performance Assessments
- Introduction to Online Language Teaching
- Leveling up with AI: Open CLT Forums on AI Use Cases for Language Learning (4-session series)
- Online Language Pedagogy
- Programming Essentials for Studies in Human Language & Technology
- Python Series (Levels 2 3 4) (3 sessions)
- Speaking of Language
- Teaching & Learning Languages in the United States (TELL-US)
- University of Michigan Language Resource Center Speaker Series
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Language Institute Workshops and Talks for Language Educators
Jan
19
Professional Development Series: Enhancing Course Content with Rich Interactions (3-session series)
workshop by Naiyi Xie Fincham & Rachel Mamiya HernandezEnhancing Course Content with Rich Interactions is a professional development series offered by the Center for Language & Technology. The main purpose of this series is to introduce faculty and graduate students in the College of Arts, Languages & Letters to principles of instructional design for world language and culture courses. They will learn skills and discover tools, such as generative AI, for creating and enhancing course content and students’ learning experiences with a variety of interactive activities. Designed primarily for language instructors, this year’s series comprises 3 in-person 75-minute sessions that will guide participants in exploring the features and ...
Nov
14
Python Series Special Topic: Multilingual Natural Language Processing with spaCy
workshop by Richard MedinaFamiliarity with writing Python scripts would be useful but not necessary to benefit from the workshop. This workshop demonstrates the use of the spaCy (https://spacy.io/), a multilingual Python library for carrying out common natural language processing tasks. The session consists of a walkthrough of using spaCy for two or three illustrative NLP use cases. The objective is to provide a basic introduction to the library and how it can be used for many different tasks. This session is a special topic in the Programming Essentials for Studies in Human Language & Technology series.
Oct
26
Getting Started with Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL)
demo by Rachel Mamiya HernandezProject-Based Language Learning (PBLL) offers a framework for designing powerful, culturally contextualized experiences that create opportunities for learners to use their language to address real world needs that are personally meaningful to them. It engages learners in investigating, over an extended time, a complex real-world issue to benefit an authentic audience. This presentation will go through the basics of getting started with PBLL.
Apr
19
ADVENTURE GAMES FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING: Deconstructing the Design Process
demo by Naiyi Xie Fincham, Koyuki Mitani & Alexander TangThis session presents the design processes, templates, and resources used to create two adventure games delivered in online/hybrid formats for Japanese and Chinese learners. The Japanese game introduces a well-known urban legend in Japan, Kuchisake Onna (Spit-mouthed Woman), and the Mandarin Chinese game adapts the classic Chinese folklore, Hua Pi (Painted Skin). Both games integrate authentic cultural historic values and practices, course materials, and unit-level learning objectives to engage students in contextualized language-focused quests. Participants will experience the games from the learner perspective (English version of the games will be available) in different delivery formats and explore ways of adapting the design in their ...
Mar
7
Laulima v.21 Upgrade: Explore new features and share teaching tips
workshop by Naiyi Xie FinchamThis hands-on session showcases some of the new features and updates rolled out with the Laulima v.21 upgrade and shares tips for instruction and course design. Participants are invited to explore the new features together, discuss their experience with the new (and old) features, and engage collaboratively in addressing challenges they have encountered in using Laulima in their teaching.
Feb
22
Python Level 4: Exploring More Python-based Tools for Studies in Human Language and Technology
workshop by Richard MedinaRegister Here – *NOTE: @hawaii.edu email address is required to register. In-Person: Moore Hall 153A, UH Mānoa Zoom: register for the link *Basic familiarity with Python programming or scripting is expected (see Python Level 1 to catch up). This series of three workshops introduces and demonstrates techniques for working with language data in Python. Topics include Python structures such as lists and loops, the Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK), and working with third party libraries and cloud based services such as the Google Cloud Natural Language API. The goal of this series is to provide participants an initial foundation into these topics for use in their ...
Feb
8
Python Level 3: Working with Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK)
workshop by Richard MedinaRegister Here – *NOTE: @hawaii.edu email address is required to register. In-Person: Moore Hall 153A, UH Mānoa Zoom: register for the link *Basic familiarity with Python programming or scripting is expected (see Python Level 1 to catch up). This series of three workshops introduces and demonstrates techniques for working with language data in Python. Topics include Python structures such as lists and loops, the Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK), and working with third party libraries and cloud based services such as the Google Cloud Natural Language API. The goal of this series is to provide participants an initial foundation into these topics for use in their ...
Jan
26
Google Sites – Building a Professional Website Series: Session 2 Media production
workshop by Julio RodriguezThis 3-session workshop will help participants design and build a basic professional website. Participants will become familiar with the basic features of Google Sites, including layout and media integration tools. The second session will focus on producing and optimizing digital resources (pictures, video, etc.) to integrate into the website. The last session will focus on improving layout and integrating media. Session 1: Tools and design principles Jan. 19 (Thurs), 2:00pm – 3:00pm HST, Session 2: Media production Jan. 26 (Thurs), 2:00pm – 3:00pm HST Session 3: Layout and media integration Feb. 2 (Thurs), 2:00pm – 3:00pm HST
Jan
19
Google Sites – Building a Professional Website Series: Session 1 Tools and design principles
workshop by Julio RodriguezThis 3-session workshop will help participants design and build a basic professional website. Participants will become familiar with the basic features of Google Sites, including layout and media integration tools. The second session will focus on producing and optimizing digital resources (pictures, video, etc.) to integrate into the website. The last session will focus on improving layout and integrating media. Session 1: Tools and design principles Jan. 19 (Thurs), 2:00pm – 3:00pm HST, Session 2: Media production Jan. 26 (Thurs), 2:00pm – 3:00pm HST Session 3: Layout and media integration Feb. 2 (Thurs), 2:00pm – 3:00pm HST
Dec
7
Interactive Reading with Perusall: Engaging Students Through Social Annotation
demo by Park Mee-Jeong & Alexander TangStudents often neglect to complete assigned readings before class and instructors are left frustrated. There can be various factors that contribute to this issue. So, what’s the solution? Make assigned readings interactive with Perusall! In this session, Dr. Mee-Jeong Park will share her experience using Perusall in her courses she teaches at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, East Asian Languages & Literatures.
Oct
20
Python Level 1: Fundamentals of Computer Programming for Language Data Processing
demo by Richard MedinaThis workshop introduces fundamental concepts of computer programming to a non-technical audience. It is intended to assist faculty and students in establishing a sound understanding of programming constructs that are useful for working with more advanced tasks, for example, in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics, and other language data processing tasks. Concepts such as the use of variables, functions, loops, basic input and output will be addressed. Additionally, recommended best practices for working with Python script files and tools will be demonstrated. Participation does not require prior experience or exposure to computer programming.
Oct
22
Designing & Building AI Chatbots in the Language Classroom
demo by Rachel Mamiya Hernandez, Richard Medina & Suzanne FreynikREGISTER HERE (@hawaii.edu required) Facilitators: Dr. Rachel Mamiya Hernandez, Assistant Faculty Specialist in Language Technology Dr. Richard Medina, Associate Faculty Specialist in Human-Computer Interaction Dr. Suzanne Freynik, Learning Design Specialist This D&D will show how instructors and students can design and build custom AI-powered chatbots for language learning. No coding experience is necessary! Participants will explore different tools and learn how to create chatbots that focus on vocabulary building, conversational practice, and even cultural insights.
