John Bransford?

[MiaKalish - LFP]

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%. 

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.

Now I am going to go Check It Out! 

Mia

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ilse Ackerman 
  To: ILAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU 
  Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 8:25 AM
  Subject: Re: John Bransford?



  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
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    Endangered Language Program
    Fairfield Language Technologies
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