Modern Language Center (MLC)

Web

• Tutorials
• Links to magazines, newspapers, on line dictionaries
• Connection to live, online radio shows in many different countries used with Real Audio Software
• And many more related links for over 25 different languages

Software

•  All faculty and students can connect to the Carleton server which contains many programs to aid students in many languages. Some of the programs include:
  • Atajo
  • German Troubleshooters
  • Kanji Vocab
  • Sans-Faute Grammaire
  • System-D
  • And many more faculty created programs.
• There are also specific language programs on individual computers in the MLC
• MS Word, MC Excell, Telnet, Netwcape, and other specialized software

Hardware

• 16 Mac Power PC's, 1 laser printer

Satellite Dishes

• There are two satellite dishes
• All faculty and students have access to programs for over 25 different languages
  • Programs include:
    • News
    • Soap Operas
    • Television Series
    • Historical Programs
    • Documentaries
    • And More!

Public Computing

Center for Mathematics & Computing (CMC)

There are many several classrooms with different software and hardware available to faculty and students. These classrooms are equiped with projection technology which can be seen by all students on their computer monitors or at the front of the room, on the large pull down screen. This technology allows the professor to show all of their students how to use the computer programs while each student follows along on their own computer. This equipment also allows them to show videos.

Mac Power PC Classroom

• Hardware: 19 Mac Power PC's (which can be used as Macs or PCs), 2 laser printers
• Software: MS Word, MS Excel, MacDraw Pro, Telnet, Netscape, Adobe Photoshop, other specialized software
• Accesss: Public (when not reserved for classes)

Technology Resource Center

• Hardware & Software: Specialized, one-of-a-kind devices and software packages. Includes 1 AV Macintosh with audio/visual peripherals, 1 Power Mac, 1 Pentium, grayscale and colore scanners, video playback equipment, color printer and lots more
• Access: This is availale to all students and faculty. Priority given to use of the scanners and other specialized equipment

Other Resources

• Scoville
• Willis
• Sayles-Hill
• Library
• Psychology Annex
• Mudd
• Music and Drama Center

CURRICULAR COMPUTING GRANTS

In 1993-94, Carleton's Advisory Committee for Academic Computing created a Curricular Computing Grant program to facilitate faculty exploration of the benefits of curricular technology. As stated in grant proposal

guidelines:

Curricular Computing Grants are designed to enable faculty to explore, experiment with,

and pilot the use of information technologies to enhance their teaching. The goal is the

improvement of educational outcomes.

The following grant project have been undertaken by language faculty:

1997-1998

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Maria Elena Doleman

to inventory and evaluate Internet sites that provide information on Spain and Latin America, and to undertake their incorporation into the Spanish curriculum.

Mariko Kaga

to explore computer applications, Internet sites, and integrated computer-video materials, and to assess their usefulness in teaching Japanese.

1996-1997

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Diane Pearsall

for examining computer based materials and methods for use outside the classroom by Spanish 101, 102, 103, and 204 students to gain mastery in listening, speaking, writing, and cultural awareness.

Anne Ulmer

for exploring CD ROM and Internet resources to give students more exposure to culture in German-speaking countries.

Qiguang Zhao

for examining ways to enhance writing and teaching of the Chinese language with computer and multimedia technologies.

1995-1996

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Scott Carpenter

for assessing computer-based materials to enhance student performance and interest the introductory French sequence, and to develop skills in languages not offered at the college.