Implementing Technology to ESL Learners Through a Pilot Computing LabEmily Bayci LIS 451

Pilot Computer Lab

• 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

Project History

• First Presbyterian Church• ESL classes• Relationship with University• Potential for further development

Literature Review

• 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

Community Input/ Methods

• 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)

Design Description

• Lab setup: three computers against wall, Linux run• Basic software installed, bookmarks• One Windows Machine• Pop-up messages with rules and regulations

Questions?