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| Title | Article: How Global Language Learning Gives Students the Edge |
| Body | From http://www.edutopia.org/global-language-learning How Global Language Learning Gives Students the Edge Learning foreign languages boosts brain development, bridges cultural connections, and gives us an economic edge. So why isn't it a priority in public schools? by Dan Fost April 2010 We are at a pivotal point in what is increasingly called world-language education, poised to regain a measure of competitiveness with innovative tools and programs that promote crosscultural understanding. But unless we shed our reluctance to speak any language other than English, the potential of this renaissance may not take hold, and we could lose our edge. New methods and technologies are opening up incredible opportunities in this realm, providing real-world connections with those speaking other languages, thus motivating students to learn to communicate in a foreign language. To that end, wired schools are using high-tech tools -- mostly free, like Skype and Google Talk -- that make it easy to connect students with their counterparts in other countries. And government funding is creating opportunities for student-exchange programs. Read the full article, including descriptions of some technology resources and exchange opportunities, at http://www.edutopia.org/global-language-learning |
| Source | Edutopia |
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