John Bransford?

[Ilse Ackerman]

Hi Mia,

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.

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).

http://www.rosettastone.com/ind/free_demo

Let me know if you have any questions.  I'd be interested in your 
feedback, too!

ilse

On Sep 27, 2004, at 9:38 AM, MiaKalish - LFP wrote:

> Hi, Ilse,
>   
> 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?
>   
> Also, I didn't see any "try before you buy" downloads. How do they 
> work?
>   
> 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.
>   
> Mia
>  
>  
>  
> ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Ilse Ackerman
> To: ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 6:41 AM
> Subject: Re: John Bransford?
>
>
> On Sep 25, 2004, at 8:49 AM, MiaKalish - LFP wrote:
>
>
> 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.
>  
> Maybe just one more question: Does anyone out there work on 
> multi-lingual educational materials? Computer-based?
>
> Dear Mia,
>
> 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.
>
> Best wishes on your move and studies....
>
> ilse
> ____________________________
> Ilse Ackerman
> Program Manager
> Endangered Language Program
> Fairfield Language Technologies
> Harrisonburg, VA 22802 USA
>
> Tel 1.800.788.0822 Ext. 3318
> Tel 1.540.432.6166 Ext. 3318
> Fax 1.540.432.0953
>
> www.rosettastone.com/languagerescue
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