Foreign+Language+Instruction

A detailed description of Web 2.0 tools as they relate to FL instruction: http://dachid.people.wm.edu/599/599.htm

Link to a collaboration on the use of Web 2.0 projects by FL instructors: http://flteaching.wikispaces.com/

Planning computer based foreign language learning centers: http://www.ohiou.edu/esl/teacher/technology/lab/index.html

[|Podcasts in the foreign language classroom]

[|English Learning Lab:] A blog initiated by a teacher of English in Barcelona, Spain. Very impressive.

[|Communicative 2.0] - FL education and gaming; think Sims in French, Spanish, Mandarin (Ed. comment from GM:Please visit this website; it is very inspiring. It demonstrates how these tools can be used to bring education to //**everyone,**// not just the privileged few**//.//**)

[|Visual Thesaurus]

[|languagelab unleashed!] - Blog (extensive archives) related to foreign language education.

[|Chinswing] "**Chinswing** is a global message board where anyone can add voice messages to ongoing topical discussions. Share your personal interests or hobbies, debate hot issues or find answers to questions. We've combined features of podcasting, text forums and live voice chat to create a whole new way to talk."

[|Voicethread] - A place to link voice to images. Great!

[|Wordpress] - An alternative to Blogger; a place to create your own Blog.

[|SKRBL]- One way for students to collaborate creatively. Notice that you can choose the language in which students communicate!

[|Project Gutenberg]