InTRO Report

Surveying the digital education landscape at the University of Oregon and comparable institutions in AY 2014-15

UO Service Providers

Yamada Language Center

Yamada Language Center, Pacific Hall

Yamada Language Center, Pacific Hall

The YLC provides technology training and support for language teaching and learning. Web-based tools for language study include a virtual language lab, from which video and audio can be streamed to computers or mobile devices, and access to Blackboard Collaborate for distance education initiatives. YLC manages five media-rich classrooms and maintains a lending library of devices, peripherals, and media. YLC serves faculty and students in Romance Languages, East Asian Languages and Literatures, German and Scandinavian, Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, Arabic Studies, Judaic Studies, Linguistics, and the American English Institute.

YLC has developed and deployed ANVILL-LTI, a web-based virtual language lab service for language teachers, optimized for both desktop and mobile use, and works closely with campus partners to develop Active Teaching and Learning spaces and activities. YLC also partners with the UO American English Institute to offer two MOOCs through Coursera under a contract with the U.S. department of State.

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