Implementing Technology to ESL Learners Through a Pilot Computing Lab
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Implementing Technology to ESL Learners Through a Pilot Computing Lab Emily Bayci LIS 451
Partnership between Graduate School of Library and Information Science at UIUC and First Presbyterian Church of Champaign • Lab aims to help with ESL learners during daily classes • Three computer lab, to serve as a model for a possible larger lab • University students given liberty with design and system decisions Pilot Computer Lab
First Presbyterian Church • ESL classes • Relationship with University • Potential for further development Project History
Readings included mix of theory based and hardware intensive titles • Virginia Eubanks and Jane Addams guided social framework • Randy Stoecker influenced community relations, design • Scott Thumma discussed using religion as a ministry • Other key literature pieces Literature Review
Discussions with FPCC key figures • Surveys with ESL learners, ESL tutors • Observations of past designs (Salem Baptist Church, Salt and Light, St. Luke’s CME, Church of the Brethen) Community Input/ Methods
Lab setup: three computers against wall, Linux run • Basic software installed, bookmarks • One Windows Machine • Pop-up messages with rules and regulations Design Description