Students of MA in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching write for Wikipedia

One of the assignments of the Telecollaboration in Language Learning module of the MA in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching engaged students in contributing significant new material to the Digital Literacy page on Wikipedia.
You may see how the article was before (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Digital_literacy&oldid=628806844) and after (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Digital_literacy&oldid=629683063) our students’ contribution.

Call for language teachers who run telecollaborative projects from the students of the Master of Arts in ‘Digital Technologies for Language Teaching’ of the University of Nottingham (MA in DTLT)

If you run a ‘telecollaborative’ project, or, to put it simply, if you engage your students in virtual intercultural interaction and exchange with partner classes in geographically distant locations (such as eTwinning, ePals, Flat Stanley Project, etc.), then you can send a short description (100 words) of your project to the digitaltechnologies4lt@gmail.com.
If you answer to this call you will offer valuable help to the students of the MA in DTLT and get feedback and ideas on possible ways to improve your project. Additionally, selected projects will be published on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/UoN.MA.DTLT) of the MA in DTLT with respective recognition of your contribution.

Editing Wikipedia as part of an assignment

This week students of the "Telecollaboration in Language Learning" module of the MA in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching edit a Wikipedia page as part of their assignment.

Discussion on twitter about digital literacies

Join students of the Master of Arts in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching on Twitter using #digilit for a lively discussion about digital literacies.

Welcome meeting today for the students of the MA in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching

Welcome (online) meeting today at 11am (UK time) for the students of the MA in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching.

To enter the meeting (only for students of the MA): http://moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/mod/tutorialbooking/tutorialbooking_sessions.php?tutorialid=5262&courseid=21338

Conference presentation about the MA in DTLT

Join us on 13-14 November 2014 at Florence, Italy during the ICT for Language Learning International Conference. Dr. Cecilia Goria, Director of the MA in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching, will present a paper titled: "A multimodal learning experience for the reshaping of language education: a professional development programme for language teachers".

Conference website: http://conference.pixel-online.net/ICT4LL/acceptedabstracts.php

The event on Lanyrd: http://lanyrd.com/2014/pixelfirenze/

Would you like to study for a postgraduate degree on language teaching at one of the most prestigious UK universities?

Would you like to study for a postgraduate degree on language teaching at one of the most prestigious UK universities? If so, then apply for the Master of Arts in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching (distance learning).
The MA in DTLT provides a solid grounding in the pedagogical and practical aspects of new learning technologies, with a specific focus on language learning and teaching.
The MA consists of one core module, four modules chosen from a series of options listed below and an individually supervised dissertation.
The modules on offer are:
    Advanced Language Teaching: technology-enhanced creative writing in a foreign language
    Integrating Technology in Course Design and Assessment
    Game based learning
    Research methods
    Second language acquisition and teaching
    Telecollaboration for Language Learning
    Teaching Translation with Technology

There is no obligation to enroll in the course even if we make you an unconditional offer. If you’re not sure that you meet the entry requirements for your course, applying is the best way to find out.

For more information visit the official website of the programme: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/language-centre/teaching/dtlt.aspx

Students' work magazine - Academic Year 2013-14

Have a look at the current students' work magazine.

Multimodality, deprofessionalisation and the MA in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching

What is the role of Multimodality in an online professional development programme for language teachers? Furthermore, what are the implications of de-professionalization of teachers and how it could be reversed?
"Eclectic approach or multimodal experience: a professional development programme for language teachers" presentation by Cecilia Goria and Marion Sadoux in the Reshaping Languages in Higher Education Conference 2014 provided a different perspective on multimodality in online courses and re-professionalisation of language teachers.

There is still time to apply for the MA in DTLT

The MA programme in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching (distance learning) provides a solid grounding in the pedagogical and practical aspects of new learning technologies, with a specific focus on language learning and teaching.
The MA consists of one core module, four modules chosen from a series of options listed below and an individually supervised dissertation.
The modules on offer are:

• Advanced Language Teaching: technology-enhanced creative writing in a foreign language
• Integrating Technology in Course Design and Assessment
• Game based learning
• Research methods 
• Second language acquisition and teaching
• Telecollaboration for Language Learning
• Teaching Translation with Technology

There is no obligation to enroll in the course even if we make you an unconditional offer. If you’re not sure that you meet the entry requirements for your course, applying is the best way to find out.

For more information visit the official website of the programme: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/language-centre/teaching/dtlt.aspx

Scholarship for the MA in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching

Applicants to the MA in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching (Distance Learning) are entitled to apply for the University of Nottingham Language Centre Bursary (£1500-application deadline summer 2014).


More info: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/studywithus/postgraduate/pg-funding/schoolstudentships.aspx

Scholarships for the MA in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching

Applicants to the MA in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching (Distance Learning) are also entitled to apply for the University of Nottingham Language Centre Bursary (currently £1500-application deadline summer 2014). For information and application forms, contact the programme director Dr. Cecilia Goria (cecilia.goria@nottingham.ac.uk)


For more information click here: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/studywithus/postgraduate/pg-funding/schoolstudentships.aspx

Deadline for applications approaching - European Union Masters Scholarship at University of Nottingham

European Union Masters Scholarship – closing date Friday 27 June, 12 mid-day (UK time):

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationalstudents/scholarshipsfeesfinance/scholarships/scholarshipdetails/eu-masters.aspx

10 ways the University of Nottingham can help your future career

It's never too early to start planning for your future and working towards your dream career at University of Nottingham.
As a world-class university with a global reputation for employability, The University of Nottingham offers a range of careers support and resources to students and alumni, including an award-winning Careers and Employability Service, to help you make the most of your time at university and a great start to your career.

Here is how the University of Nottingham can help you prepare for your future career:

1. A global reputation among employers
2. World-class teaching and research
3. A truly international experience
4. Building your employability skills
5. Expert advice and guidance
6. International careers resources
7. Helping you find work during your studies
8. Working in the UK after graduating
9. Industrial placements
10. Innovation and enterprise

Read more about the 10 ways The University of Nottingham can help you prepare for your future career: http://app.zubo.co.uk/t/r-081B51E00BF9E3E82540EF23F30FEDED

Student video competition 2014

UoN students are invited to film a video for Welcome Week and have a chance to win £500. Students may compete individually or in teams.
The video with the most views on YouTube will win the prize money.
To enter, email your name(s) and video idea to richard.whiston@nottingham.ac.uk by 5pm 13th June.
For full details and terms and conditions visit: http://www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/news/article/6001/Student-Video-Competition-2014/

Just 2 days left for the deadline - International Masters Scholarships at University of Nottingham

International Masters Scholarships at University of Nottingham – closing date Friday 23 May, 12 mid-day (UK time):
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationalstudents/scholarshipsfeesfinance/scholarships/masters-scholarships.aspx

University of Nottingham 10th in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2014

The Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2014 polls students across the UK on 21 aspects of university life that students themselves say matter to them most. They cover everything from academic and staffing issues to the quality of the social life, cost of on-campus services and the standard of facilities.
Below are some key highlights of the 2014 survey but you can view the full Student Experience Survey 2014 data: http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.aspx?storyCode=2013333

Nottingham secures £162m to support more than 1,200 doctoral studentships

More than 1,200 PhD students will have their studies funded thanks to record levels of funding success at The University of Nottingham.
Over the last year, the University has had unprecedented success in securing awards totalling £162m to support a growth in doctoral studentships. This level of funding reflects Nottingham's status as a world leading research institution, ranked in the top 1% of all universities worldwide and no.7 in the UK.

More info: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2014/may/nottingham-secures-162m-to-support-more-than-1,200-doctoral-studentships.aspx

May Fest 2014 - free interactive fun for all ages

For the sixth year running the University welcomed students, staff, and members of the community to University Park, for a day of free interactive fun for all ages.

















More photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152106953378597.1073741897.129665168596&type=1

C. Goria to the Guardian: "There is no longer a four-walled classroom"

Dr. Cecilia Goria, academic director of the Master of Arts in Language Teaching, was interviewed by Martin Williams from the Guardian about the effects of technology in language teaching.
She stated that "there is no longer a four-walled classroom; teaching and learning now extends beyond that", yet she dismissed the idea of using technology as a silver bullet for language teaching arguing  that "using technology for the sake of it doesn't add anything to either the teaching or the learning. It is really only an improvement if it goes hand-in-hand with a change in the pedagogy."


The interview was part of the technology in language teaching series funded by Rosetta Stone: http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/may/12/technology-language-teaching-learning-pedagogy