BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:Faculty Lunch: Virtual reality: Fostering cultural understanding, empathy, and critical engagement in the language classroom
PRODID:-//Harvard events data//EN
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:event_1261471_0
SUMMARY:Faculty Lunch: Virtual reality: Fostering cultural understanding, empathy, and critical engagement in the language classroom
DESCRIPTION:<p>	<a href="https://rll-faculty.fas.harvard.edu/nicolemills" title="">Nicole Mills</a>, Senior Preceptor in Romance Languages and Literatures and Coordinator of the French Language Program</p><p>	The integration of emerging technologies into foreign language learning and teaching can engage, motivate, empower, and optimize the language learning experience. <!--break-->They may offer new opportunities for interpersonal communication as well as more authentic immersion into the target culture(s)’ practices, products, and perspectives and offer direct connections to cultural sites and historical experiences. This presentation will describe the affordances of virtual reality in language learning. Parallels between developing effective virtual reality experiences and effective language and culture pedagogy will be highlighted. Participants will be provided with key principles and tips on developing interactive, engaging, and culturally rich lessons using virtual reality. </p><p>	<a class="os-button" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI1A6fohVZj5VXrT5vlyaxsSFD-UjMRq7k5yev3FWBXFKBSg/viewform" title="">Register</a></p>
LOCATION:Science Center 318
STATUS:CONFIRMED
DTSTART:20171206T170000Z
DTEND:20171206T180000Z
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR