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The Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center is challenging the ways in which educators integrate technology into the classroom. The center brings together leaders in technology, education, and government to determine how technology can meet educational needs and truly transform the learning experience for students. When talking about technology in education, it's not about digital flashcards, but rather ideas like PERLS (PERvasive Learning System), which is an adaptive learning app designed in collaboration with the Advance Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative to provide adult learners who need flexibility in time and place with micro-learning opportunities on mobile devices.

The goal of the Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center initiative is to create, develop and implement effective technology use into existing Language Flagship Programs. Last year was the first year of the planning stages and three symposiums were held (see our previous Spotlight). This year on March 9-10 a workshop was held in San Francisco called Common Ground, Common Future. One of the teams presenting mentioned LinguaFolio Online, an e-Portfolio incorporating NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do statements, goal-setting and reflection, as a feature tool the group found valuable. In attendance was CASLS' Director Dr. Sykes, a founding design team member of the center. The core facilities of the Flagship Technology Innovation Center is based out of the University of Hawai'i. Dr. Julio Rodriguez and Dr. Madeline K. Spring, both at the University of Hawai'i, are the co-directors of the center. The initiative is sponsored by the Defense Language and National Security Agency (DLNSEO) and is funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP).

CASLS continues to be excited to be involved in a project that works to enhance the Flagship Program experience through thoughtful, creative and intentional use of technology.

 This project is a public-private partnership sponsored by the National Security Education Program (NSEP). The content of the information provided does not reflect the position of the U.S. government nor imply endorsement.