Dr. Michael Harrison, San Diego Mesa College

Most language instructors want to increase oral practice outside the classroom, but have difficulty motivating learners to practice on their own time or holding learners accountable. This session explores new technology tools available that make communication outside of class easier than ever before. The facilitator will share experiences from his own institution: synchronous web tools and platforms that enable communication in real time with native speakers around the world, which results in greater engagement, cross cultural communication, and greater proficiency.