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<DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2>This is cool. I am replying Before I
see the link, because from your description, the software sounds a bit like what
I did with my thesis: pictures, with simultaneous sound and text, in Macromedia
Flash. 77.8% effective across populations. In fact, we hit a ceiling, where 25%
of the paricipants scored 100%. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2>I think the arrangements you have
with the Tribes are splendid. I am glad the languages are Not For Sale to the
public. I think that is sensitive and caring, very Human.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2>Now I am going to go Check It Out!
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<DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style" size=2>Mia</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=iackerman@ROSETTASTONE.COM
href="mailto:iackerman@ROSETTASTONE.COM">Ilse Ackerman</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=ILAT@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
href="mailto:ILAT@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU">ILAT@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, September 27, 2004 8:25
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: John Bransford?</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><BR>Hi Mia,<BR><BR>Good question -- the indigenous language
software isn't offered under the same terms as our other languages. We don't
produce indigenous language software to sell directly to consumers. We're
contracted by indigenous language groups to produce the software, and they own
the final software and can replicate it and distribute it however they wish,
whether at cost to their community, or free to their schools, or hosted online
for a wider audience. So it requires an initial investment of labor and money,
and then the product can be used as widely as desired.<BR><BR>The software
works by immersion because it uses images to convey meaning. Then it uses
those language elements as building blocks to introduce further language step
by step. There is actually an online demo accessible at the following url.
Although there's a form to fill out, it only requires your name and email (not
shared with third
parties).<BR><BR>http://www.rosettastone.com/ind/free_demo<BR><BR>Let me know
if you have any questions. I'd be interested in your feedback,
too!<BR><BR>ilse<BR><BR>On Sep 27, 2004, at 9:38 AM, MiaKalish - LFP
wrote:<BR><BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE><?smaller>Hi,
Ilse,<?/smaller><BR><?smaller><?/smaller> <BR><?smaller>I looked up
your company. You make quite a number of language learning products. They
seem to me a bit expensive, though, especially for the Indigenous learner.
How will the new products be
priced?<?/smaller><BR><?smaller><?/smaller> <BR><?smaller>Also, I
didn't see any "try before you buy" downloads. How do they
work?<?/smaller><BR><?smaller><?/smaller> <BR><?smaller>Thanks, and
thanks for your kind words. Sometimes the list is so quiet, I'm not sure
anyone is there, but I am very glad to see there is.<?/smaller><BR><?smaller><?/smaller> <BR><?smaller>Mia<?/smaller><BR> <BR> <BR> <BR><?fontfamily><?param Arial><?x-tad-bigger>-----
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Re: John Bransford?<?/x-tad-bigger><?/fontfamily><BR><BR><BR>On Sep 25,
2004, at 8:49 AM, MiaKalish - LFP wrote:<BR><BR><BR>One more question: Does
anyone know the work of John Bransford? I just noticed that he has quite a
collection of books on computer supported learning, the psychology of
learning, etc, and I wondered if people have combined any of this with
L&C Revitalization, or multi-lingual educational
materials.<BR> <BR>Maybe just one more question: Does anyone out there
work on multi-lingual educational materials? Computer-based?<BR><BR>Dear
Mia,<BR><BR>I've enjoyed reading your posts. I work on computer-based
immersion software for language revitalization. Two indigenous language
projects are underway, about six months from completion. The software has
been successful for teaching mainstream languages, and I'm eager to see the
results in the Mohawk and Iñupiaq communities.<BR><BR>Best wishes on your
move and studies....<BR><BR>ilse<BR>____________________________<BR>Ilse
Ackerman<BR>Program Manager<BR>Endangered Language Program<BR>Fairfield
Language Technologies<BR>Harrisonburg, VA 22802 USA<BR><BR>Tel
1.800.788.0822 Ext. 3318<BR>Tel 1.540.432.6166 Ext. 3318<BR>Fax
1.540.432.0953<BR><BR>www.rosettastone.com/languagerescue<BR>_______________________________<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>