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CLT News & Notes | March 2021


Automatic Text Summarization: Building Authentic Language Learning Materials with Python and NLP

Thursday, April 1, 12-1p

Summarization refers to a Natural Language Processing (NLP) technique for automatically generating shorter length texts from longer documents. Once compiled, these summaries can be used as material in varying language learning pedagogies and in varying learning tasks. In this demonstration and discussion we will introduce the major components of automatic text summarization and its utility for building language material from authentic sources (E.g., newspaper articles, literature). In addition to providing this background, we will also demonstrate application of this technique using Python and related NLP libraries. This talk is geared towards a non-technical but extremely curious audience. 

Part of the Programming Essentials for Studies in Human Language & Technology series.
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The CLT One Button Studio (OBS) is open for business and accepting reservations!


OBS is a fantastic facility for creating a wide variety of videos such as presentations, online lecture video clips, job interview preparations, etc. The OBS is a simplified video recording studio setup which can be used without any video production experience. There are only four basic steps and one optional step.

  • Step 1. Open your PowerPoint file.
  • Step 2. Select your favorite background image
  • Step 3. Insert your USB stick for storing your videos.
  • Step 4. Start recording your presentation, stop recording when you are finished.
  • Optional. Open your script on the teleprompter and play it.

You only need to bring your flash drive for storing your video clips. Your flash drive is the trigger to activate the OBS. When you insert your flash drive in the USB connector, the studio will activate LED lights, the high definition camera, the directional ceiling microphone, green chroma key light, and all other special settings for you, and when you pull out the flash drive from the connector, the studio will deactivate all settings. 

The OBS solution magically simplifies the video production workflow, saving you from extra video editing time-consuming steps. In the OBS, you will have your final production video clips which you can use as is. You will have a studio experience that requires a minimum of time and effort while the system provides high quality production video clips on your flash drive as a standard video format file. 

For more information or to reserve a recording session, visit https://clt.manoa.hawaii.edu/one-button-studio/

The CLT has secured Yabla licenses for UH Mānoa language teachers interested in using this digital resource free of charge until May 31, 2021.

SAVE THE DATE: CLT will be offering virtual Yabla information sessions on March 31 and April 1. More information will be forthcoming.

Recording Studio

Did you know that CLT has a recording studio? UH Mānoa faculty and staff (as well as external users) have used it to create language teaching audio materials, public service announcements, and more. For information on the audio services CLT offers, please contact Robert Wong or to book the studio, see our CLT Reservations page.

Spring 2021 Room and Equipment Reservations

The CLT follows the COVID 19: UH Mānoa guidelines, which apply to all operations and activities on campuses and at off-site facilities and cover all students, employees, and visitors. Please access the CLT Reservations page to view current COVID-related guidelines for our facilities.

Can we help?

The CLT is offering a communication channel for users to contact us remotely. On the website, look for the chat icon at the bottom right of the page. Click to open then submit your question or request. Staff will be monitoring incoming messages to assist users directly or will route the request to appropriate personnel. Our help line is useful for questions about CLT online events, Zoom functions/dysfunctions, Laulima, and other learning resources in the Center and on campus.

From the Flagship Tech Center

4th LaunchPad Winners Announced

The Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center (Tech Center) is pleased to announce the two winners of the 4th LaunchPad competition.

A group of judges selected FabuLingua as the 2021 LaunchPad winner and ImmerseMe as the recipient of the 2021 Peopleʻs Choice Award. FabuLingua helps kids learn languages through interactive stories by writers and illustrators from all over the world. The learning tool maximizes comprehensible input through magical children’s stories, enabling the subconscious development of listening, comprehension and reading skills. ImmerseMe is all about virtually stepping into a beautiful and authentic location to learn a language, so that when you travel to these wonderful places in real-life, you’ll be prepared! Users can choose from over 3,000 interactive scenarios across 9 languages: German, Spanish, French, English, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Greek and Indonesian.

From the NFLRC

Spring 2021 Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) MOOC

The National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC) is pleased to once again offer our Envisioning PBLL online course. Sign up today!

Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL)
April 5 – May 7, 2021

Registration deadline: April 1, 2021

 

Envisioning Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) is designed as a 5-week open-enrollment course for language educators beginning to learn about Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL). Successful learners will be able to describe essential features of high quality PBLL and to generate high-quality ideas for projects using the Product Square. Registration and the content for this MOOC (massive open online course) is FREE. However, if you wish to earn the optional digital badge for completion afterwards, you will need to meet the badge criteria and pay a nominal fee to have your submitted materials evaluated by NFLRC staff.
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