Eva Groestenberger

Languages 4.0 - Teaching languages in the digital age

This presentation looks at the potential of learning management systems in language teaching and learning. In particular, it deals with the ways that platforms, new media and new technologies can support teachers and students in the learning process. After thirteen years of teaching English in blended learning scenarios at both secondary and university level, the speaker will demonstrate how learning management systems can help students to become independent language learners and support teachers in describing and assessing students’ progress.

 

 

 

 

The speaker will argue that new media and new technologies can support – or are indeed indispensable for – this process. In this context, interactive, multimedia “Harry Potter” books will be introduced at the centre of content creation in a blended learning setting. Furthermore, open educational resources for the learners’ skills development will be presented.