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The Center for Applied Second Language Studies at the University of Oregon is pleased to announce the recent release of the new ST LFO to Go, a mobile app for STARTALK programs (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/st-lfo-to-go/id907765318?mt=8). This app is free and allows learners to use their mobile devices to upload and reflect upon evidence that they create for LinguaFolio Online (LFO), the online version of the language portfolio LinguaFolio created by the National Council of State Supervisors for Foreign Languages (NCSSFL).

ST LFO to Go allows learners to capture and reflect upon their language use both within and beyond the four walls of the classroom. For example, a learner can use the app to document classroom interactions and activities. That same learner can then use the app to capture photo, video, and audio evidence of his language encounters that occur within the community after school hours. The app also allows learners to upload text evidence, embed work from external websites such as YouTube, and upload preexisting evidence from their devices.

We are excited for everyone to try out ST LFO to Go and are confident in its ability to positively impact the world language classroom. For LinguaFolio Online users who do not participate in STARTALK programs, please note that the updated versions of LinguaFolio Online and LFO to Go are coming in August 2016!

For more information about LFO to Go or LinguaFolio Online, visit lfonetwork.uoregon.edu.  The STARTALK Program administered by the National Foreign Language Center at the University of Maryland supports development of STARTALK LinguaFolio Online and ST LFO to Go.