Deadline for submission: April 17, 2009
Selection notification: April 28, 2009
Multimedia Training for African Languages Materials Development
May 19 - 22, 2009
The National African Language Resource Center (NALRC) is pleased to announce an Advanced Workshop for African Language instructors. This new workshop will equip you with multimedia skills, especially in the context of the emphasis on Web-based instructions
In today's instructional settings you need to be comfortable with multimedia. It is becoming an essential skill to your career as an African language instructor. In this Workshop,
You will learn to make animated gifs, edit digital photos and use a drawing program to create items to support your instructional objectives.
You will learn to record yourself like a pro to make exceptional audio streams.
Lastly you will learn how to produce computer-based videos with captions, pauses to practice and to enhance interactivity to really get your students' attention.
To Apply
Send a letter of application to Modupe Olubiyi, olubiyi@wisc.edu
Deadline for application is April 17, 2009.
Selection notification will be sent by April 28, 2009
Fees and related costs
The NALRC will cover the program fees (registration fees, administration costs, instruction costs) for all selected applicants. Other expenses, such as transportation, food, and lodging will be the responsibility of each participant’s African Studies Program.
* Participants are encouraged to ask for support from their respective African Language or African Studies programs to cover expenses that the NALRC will not cover.
