GLobalization and Localization in CALLHanoi University, November 2-4, 2007
CALL Implementation at HANU and Beyond: Successes and Future Challenges
Nguyen Xuan Vang
President, Hanoi University
Main points
• Brief introduction of HANU
• CALL Implementation• Successes and challenges• Q & A
Introduction
• 1959: Hanoi Foreign Language School
• 1967: Hanoi Foreign Language College
• 1998: Hanoi University of Foreign Studies
• 2006: Hanoi University
Introduction
• Language courses: 11 Undergraduate/graduate
• English, Russian, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese.
• Non-degree language courses: 9
Introduction
• Non-language courses: English based
Business Administration, Tourism, Finance and Banking, Accounting, International Studies, Computer Science (and more later)
Introduction
• Research on foreign language teaching, foreign studies, social sciences ...
• Tailor-made training, services and research upon request
CALL Implementation
• CALL – computer assisted language learning
• 1990: First computer at HANU (only 3 sets)
• 1998: first multimedia lab (30 work stations and 1 computer lab (30 ws)
CALL Implementation
• Before 1998• 1998 - 2003: • 2003-2006• 2007
CALL Implementation1998 - 2003
• Application of English Discoveries (Stand alone) and commercial CD Rom programs.
• Limited targets: Some English classes of the English department and some tailor-made courses
CALL Implementation1998 - 2003
• Teacher resistance to high tech, only some interested
• Dial-up internet connection• Virtually no CALL
CALL Implementation2003 - 2005
• New computer labs installed with WB Grant
• ADSL and Fibre optic leased lines• Increased internet bandwidth• More available resources, PPT, DP• Dyned (for English) and Moodle
(2006)
CALL Implementation2006
• 2006: Complete campus lan set up and all internet connected.
• 1 server farm (10 servers) with over 500 work stations
• EDO (English Discoveries On Line) and ED2.12
CALL Implementation2006
• Moodle: localized and used in some faculties and Distance education center.
• More teachers use PPT and other application software.
• Staff and students at HANU and outside HANU.
CALL Implementation2007
• More computer labs installed student learning
• Moodle: Used by all faculties.• New EDO adopted to include
First Discoveries (beginner level)• Completion localization of
Virtual Class software
CALL Implementation2007
• Participate in VINAREN – super inter-university network: 45 MB bandwidth.
• Develop shareware with other universities
• EDO to cover other institutions
CALL Implementation2007
• More training for staff on blended learning benefits
• Continued development of course content for Virtual Class
• Participate in Mega English project for Vietnam, of which CALL is to be adopted
CALL ImplementationLessons learned
• Staff awareness of CALL benefits
• Staff training• Support and determination of
management on CALL• Investment on Infrastructure• Content/Resources
CALL ImplementationFuture Challenges
• Qualified and dedicated staff vs. brain drain
• Remain updated with new knowledge and technology
• Capital investment on infrastructure
Q & A
Thank you and success with the conference