Event

'Virtual' Intercultural Experiences via Videoconferencing

Sunday, December 12th, 2004, 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Speaker: Linda Kadota, Shinonome College

The presenter discusses setting up a videoconference project. Various kinds of videoconferencing hardware and software available are introduced and protocol for and pitfalls to a successful virtual intercultural interaction are delineated. Collaborative activities conducted through e-mail prior to the videoconference provide students at both institutions the opportunity for intercultural learning while simultaneously helping to foster relationship building.

Organization: Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Matsuyama JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1000 yen

Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F

Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Contact Matsuyama JALT

Kiyoshi Shioiri

Work phone: 089-931-6211