The MWALLT 2011 conference will be held at Drake University on October 21 – 22. The conference theme is “Will it Blend? Learning in the 21st century” Instructors, graduates students, and center administrators are encouraged to submit proposals. This is a broad topic that can encompass areas of interest.
Many of the language classes offered to students today have little or no resemblance to the type of instruction offered only a few years ago. Social Media, web 2.0, multimedia, mobile devices, and virtual communication tools have dramatically altered the landscape of the classroom. These new blended learning realities are at the same time exciting and challenging. We would like to hear about your experiences with blended learning instruction. If you are currently offering blended learning instruction, are using blended environments in class, have to support blended environments or simply have something useful to present, we would like you to submit these for consideration.
There will be two types of presentations possible.
Presentation Session (45 minutes Lecture/ Demonstration)
Hands-on Session (45 minute computer lab format)
There are two ways to attend MWALLT 2011. One is by attending in person and the other is by attending virtually. We will be broadcasting the presentations using Adobe connect. This is also how web attendees will participate in the discussions.
We have secured a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn closest to Drake.
All of the rooms are no smoking. The rate is $89 + tax/night. The block of rooms in garanteed until Oct 7th, but if rooms are available after that date the conference rate will apply.
The best way to reserve rooms is to call the hotel directly and say you are booking for the MWALLT conference 515-255-4000.
Address: 1140 24th St., Des Moines, IA.
Directions to the hotel:
MWALLT is a regional affiliate of