Foreign Language Department
Updated technology plan as of November 26, 2002
2002-2004
Description
Presently, Fall 2002 the Foreign Language Department has ten (10) computers and nine (9) printers. One is used by the Foreign Language Assistant and is located in the Foreign Language Office. The Foreign Language Office has an HP printer/scanner/copier/fax. The Foreign Language Office also has one computer with the capability to burn CDs and is used exclusively for that. The department chair now has a high-end computer with access to IFAS. All eight full-time faculty have upgraded computers and printers. Seven of the faculty computers now have ZIP drives, and CD Roms; six have speakers and four have printer/scanners/copiers. All departmental computers need to have Microsoft Office upgraded to at least 2000 and Windows needs to be upgraded and replaced with Windows XP. Software packages are required for web page design, foreign language characters and translation software, in all languages taught. The Foreign Language Department is pushing towards replacing computer-assisted learning software for Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish with web sites links. It is imperative that all fulltime faculty members obtain computers and software that will facilitate the quick access to web pages and the proper tools in order to create web pages with appropriate and proper links. A CD burner is now available to provide instructional support.
In the classroom, there are Smart Carts in four of the five foreign language
classrooms. Currently, smart-cart use in room 538 is limited to equipment check
out from IMS. The addition of at least one more Smart Cart is necessary. At
present, none of the classrooms used by the Foreign Language Department are
equipped with data projectors and screens. With the continued incorporation of
technology in language learning, data projectors and screens in at least two
classrooms, 555A and 555B, would enhance instruction.
Curriculum Impact
Updated computer technology provides faculty with tools to generate instructional material and high-tech multimedia presentations; furthermore, it provides faculty with the vehicles to develop collaborative learning packages and increases the overall work efficiency of the Foreign Language Department programs. Faculty and students will have access to new and/or updated versions of software from on or off campus.
Approximate Number of Students Served
Presently the Foreign Language Department serves approximately 2200 students. With the approval of majors in Arabic, Japanese and Russian and the offering of Chinese in fall 2002, the Department anticipates a slight increase in enrollment.
Support Impact
None.
Year 1 (2002-2003)
Objective
FEquip the Foreign Language Office with computer equipment and software appropriate to enhance and improve the support to students and faculty.
Objective met.
FProvide faculty and the Foreign Language Department office with computers and software that are commensurate with current technological demands.
Objective met as of computers, but not software.
FEquip room 538 with a SmartCart
Objective not met yet.
FEquip one classroom with a data projector and screen.
Objective not met yet.
Action to Meet Objective
HP Deskjet printer/fax/copier/scanner for Foreign Language Office done
One high –end computer with IFAS access for Foreign Language Chair done
Six faculty computers need to be upgraded to at least 128 RAM. done
Five zip drives done
Four CD roms done
Four sets of speakers done
Four printer/scanners/copiers done
One SmartCart not done
One data projector and screen not done
Year 2 (2003-2004)
Objective
Because the Foreign Language is pushing towards replacing computer-assisted learning software for Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish with web sites links that will facilitate the quick access to web pages and the proper tools in order to create web pages with appropriate and proper links. The objectives for year 2 will be reviewed and modified in spring 2003 when the new technology plans will be submitted.
FTo continue to provide faculty and the Foreign Language Department office with computers and software that are commensurate with current technological demands.
Objective in progress.
FEquip room 527 with a SmartCart
Objective not met.
FEquip one classroom with a data projector and screen.
Objective not met.
FProvide support to faculty and student with the use of a CD burner
Objective met.
Action to Meet Objective
Four zip drives done
Four CD roms done
Four sets of speakers done
Four printers/scanners/copiers done
Five computers need to be upgraded to Microsoft Office 2000 in progress
Nine Windows XP software need to be installed in progress
Nine website software packages in progress
One CD burner done
One SmartCart not done
One data projector and screen not done
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