MLTAWA Pop-up PL 3 - ImmerseMe: Virtual Reality-based Software for Innovative, Interactive Language Learning
By Modern Language Teachers Association of WA
Date and time
Wed, 27 Mar 2019 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM AWST
Location
Canning Vale College - Library
26 Dumbarton Rd Canning Vale, WA 6155 AustraliaDescription
Learn about virtual reality-based (VR) software as a way to introduce learners to authentic and interactive language learning! ImmerseMe has been proven to improve listening, speaking, reading, fluency and confidence of second language learners. Presenting preliminary research findings from learner experiences of 134 French students at the University of Arizona.
Jeremy will discuss outcomes of a PhD study of ImmerseMe on behalf of research collaborator Joan Palmiter Bajorek (PhD Candidate, University of Arizona), as well as his own experiences using ImmerseMe to teach Indonesian.
Organised by
The Modern Language Teachers’ Association of Western Australia Inc. (MLTAWA) provides a common voice for language educators in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions from all systems and sectors in Western Australia, on state and national issues. The MLTAWA facilitates communication and cooperation between language educators and promotes study, critique, research and instruction in the field of language pedagogy, teaching methodology and linguistics. The MLTAWA is the peak professional body representing teachers of Languages throughout Western Australia.