The use of the Information Communication Technologies to monitor the quality of the study process in foreign languages.

The report describes the way the information-communication technologies are used to monitor the quality of the study process in foreign languages. Particular attention is given to some most common tools, namely continuous assessment and the sociological monitoring. These instruments are also important for any university department to carry out self-assessment and perfect the study process on a continuous basis.

The use of the module approach in developing the information competence of students (linguists)

Distance education as a factor of stable situation in North Caucasus

Forming cross cultural communication by means of e-mail group.

The ways of forming cross cultural communication competence by means of e-mail group is discussed. Studies on using e-mail group forming cross cultural communication are observed. The experience of using IT technologies in teaching Enhlish in Moscow State University for Economics, Statistics and Informatics is examined.

Usage of Internet audio resources in the process of German language teaching

The appearance of large amount of audio resources in the Internet is connected with the development of new Web 2.0 technologies. The access to audio files which contain the sounding texts on different topics and different genres and ability to create and publish personal audio materials open new horizons to the distant learning. It helps to develop receptive and productive communicative skills - audition and speaking. Podcasting, audio forums make distant learning of foreign languages complete.

British Coucnil digital resources for teaching and learning of English

In this presentation we will discuss British Council new free digital resources for teaching and learning of English. You will learn about the new content available at Teaching English and Teaching English Russia website and about the opportunities for professional development on the topic “Learning Technologies for the Classroom” and “E-moderation”. We will also look at the new version and new opportunities of Learn English websites and some other digital resources, such as applications fro mobile phones and British Council Island in Second Life.

Lingvo-didactive aspects of podcasts usage in studying process

Lingvo-didactive aspects of Podcasts Usage in for educational purposes In offered presentation we analyze the usage of videopodcasts at the foreign language classes (German) in non-language universities (specialised universities) but with additional class hours. In the report we put the emphasize оn the development of sociolinguistic competence as the integral part of sociocultural competence of our students, the future journalists and international relations experts.

New trends in holding conferences. Based on IATEFL 2010

The report will focus on contemporary trends in holding international conferences such as distance reports, on-line TV, free wi-fi in the venue, ect. Special attention will be made at on-line component of the conference and on its influence on the efficiency of the conference. Besides, the report will have a look at how the trends mentioned can be used in Russian realia. The speech is based IATEFL 2010 — Harrogate experience.

Hands on Building your own PLN

Professional development of an educator depends not only on his or her individual reading and self-education, but also on their communication with like-minded people and co-workers, when it becomes possible to exchange ideas and resources. Web 2.0 technologies like Twitter or Ning are powerful tools for building such personal learning network (PLN). The goal of the workshop is to demonstrate this process and to show the advantages of having a PLN. It is planned to work with Twitter (a social network) and an ELT-Russia community in Ning.

е-Teacher in the virtual language learning environment : theory and practice

The author of the article observes the phenomenon of the teacher of the Russian as a foreign language in the e-learning process: definition, description of the categories and characteristics of e-teacher and forms of pedagogical activities in the virtual environment.

Virtual Language Learning Environment: structure, content and forms of pedagogical activity.

On the workshop there will be discussed such issues as the concept of virtual learning environment of the foreign languages, described its structure and the content, the teaching and learning experience in that specialized environment will be shared with the audience.

Blended learning in teacher training courses

ICT Competence of a Language Teacher: Linguistic Component

Wide spread of ICT requires new knowledge and skills both from language teachers and language learners. The paper deals with the linguistic component of language teachers’ ICT competence and approaches to its development through pre-service and in-service teacher training courses.

E-dictionaries as a Language Learning Tool: Training Students to Use Them Efficiently

Development of dictionary skills is an integral part of foreign language training. Electronic dictionaries provide students and teachers with new options; to reveal their full potential, a dictionary training course should include tasks and activities focused on specific features of electronic dictionaries. The author will share the experience of integrating a dictionary training module into a foreign language course and demonstrate learning materials developed for the module.

Implementation of linguodidactic methods as a basis for the realization of the practical-oriented teaching-learning approach

The presentation is dedicated to the transformational process in conventional language teaching methodology conducted by the means of the latest computer linguodidactic technologies in the area of employing Internet resources for educational purposes.

Using of information technologies as a method of increasing of motivation and effectiveness in a secondary school

Contemporary pedagogical technologies such as teaching in collaboration, a method of projects, using information technologies and the Internet help to realise the personal -focused approach in training, provide individualization and differentiation. Using IT on different stages of the lesson let the teacher stir up activity of pupils, raise a learning efficiency (through development of intelligence of students and skills of independent work on information search; through the multiplicity of the forms of students’ educational activity at the lesson).

Searching for a good blended course

In this brief presentation, I will discuss the issues that I faced in trying to convert an introductory culture course in Spanish from a web course into a blended one. I will discuss challenges and triumphs as a result of my search. A working bibliography will be included in the written text. (The presentation will be made through Skype).

New approaches to individual work in the process of teaching foreign languages for specific purposes

Students at All Russian Distance Learning Institute of Finance and Economics study foreign languages for general purposes and special purposes. As the number of hours for studying foreign languages is limited much attention is given to individual work. Special attention is paid to computer assisted types of individual work.

Blended Learning for ELT - a New Way Forward

Cambridge B1 Online Course

Using Internet Sources for Teaching How to Create a Video Resume in the Course of BE.

The course of BE traditionally includes the aspects of teaching business communication in the situations of applying for a job. The report will give a general overview on a new form of business comunication come into being with a new area of IT technologies - video resume. There will be presented a sample video resume from one of foreing sites as well as the list of sites providing free samples of video resume together with informative texts on the topic. The given materials could be used as teaching ones; they may be of interest especially for those who teach students of such specialities as managers of sales, marketing and advertising managers, PR, hotel business managers and some other related ones.

Application of Blended learning technology for ICT supporting course in teaching English

In the talk the following subjects will be covered: 1. Application of Blended learning technology for ICT supporting course in teaching English 2. Distinctive features of ICT supporting course for secondary school pupils in teaching English. 3. Advantages of Blended learning technology in teaching English. 4. The experimental results of the technology implementation in school # 1542, Moscow.

New Literacies, Learners and Teachers

This talk examines how the traditional 'three rs' (reading, writing and arithmetic), long considered the cornerstones of basic literacy, have changed as we advance into the digital age. We will discover what it means to be digitally literate, explore the new types of literacy that have emerged alongside the advent of Web 2.0 and analyse why it is important to work with these literacies on a daily basis in our teaching.

New Literacies : From Theory to Practice

In this practical workshop I will be taking the theoretical framework from my plenary and looking at how teachers can put it into practice in the classroom. Taking real-world examples of classroom techniques and mapping them on to easy-to-use technologies, I will show how teachers can easily address the new literacies of the the younger generation without relying too heavily on technologies themselves, or significantly changing their current methodologies or teaching approach.

Using teacher created websites to enhance the autonomy of students of philology in the language learning process: main principles and implications

The paper reports on the experience of developing and using a teacher developed website to enhance the autonomy of students on the cultural studies program at the Faculty of Foreign languages and Area Studies of Lomonosov Moscow State University. Special focus is made on the principles of organizing learning based on the extensive use of the site’s materials created in addition to the course’s textbook to satisfy students’ current needs. Considerable attention is given to the types of tasks used at the site that are intended not only to enhance students’ communicative competence, but also assist them in improving their overall information and communication competence.

Integrating modern web-services and tools into language teaching practices: the RIA project at close-up

Role-playing based on authentic video for speaking skills development

The purpose of this report is to investigate the method of using role-playing based on authentic video in ELT classroom. A general overview places role-playing within the educational context and describes the idea of incorporating authentic video into teaching communication and speaking skills. Role-playing based on video is treated as a valuable opportunity to learn not just the course content but other perspectives. Also included is a detailed description of running role- playing exercises based on different genres of British and American TV programs as well as feature films. A detailed analysis of students’ performance is provided.

ILT and Principles of Teaching Foreign Languages

Using MS Word, blogs and wikis for peer-editing activities in academic writing courses

The presentation is devoted to the discussion of affordances and limitations MS Word, blogs and wikis provide for peer-editing activities in academic writing courses. It will describe a study the author is conducting at the moment for the completion of her Master's degree in TESOL and ICT at the University of Leeds (UK). The study rationale, its setup and procedures will be discussed. Also, recommendations about using the enumerated media for different activities in the framework of academic writing courses will be given. In addition, the author will share with the conference participants some activities that can help them to introduce peer editing in their classroom practices.

Blended learning vs Web-facilitated learning

Nowadays the term "blended learning" is being used with increased frequency in both academic and corporate circles. It appears that it has become the buzzword in web¬based teaching and learning in many fields of higher education and in language learning as well. There is still quite a bit of ambiguity about what is meant when the term is used. For the purpose of this report, we make an attempt to work out the criteria to define more narrowly what is blended learning in comparison to web-facilitated one (by the percentage of ICTs used in the learning process, their functions in it and by the role of the teacher).

The use of Wiki in teaching English at non-liguistic faculties

Integration of Web 2.0 tools in teaching of foreign languages is a necessary aspect for the teachers who want to optimize process of training and to make it more effective and motivated for students. A wiki is one of the Web 2.0 tools which turn the process of teaching languages into a vivid and creative process. Wiki’s potential in pedagogical process is great enough. However, it is used more effectively in creation of student's collective projects in groups, and also the international projects with students from other countries. When students participate in the process of creating a Wiki-site, reading, writing and speaking skills of foreign language are developed.

Multimedia materials and the Uuniversity portal for engineering students

Development of multimedia materials for teaching students English at technical university contributes to the improvement of speaking and reading skills. The courses have been designed according to the pattern. This approach allows to create language courses in the target field in the shorter period of time. The deployment of language courses on the University portal results in better time management and further improvement of engineering background through learning a foreign language.

The use of ICT for testing of the grammar competence (syntax of German language)

It is known, that while foreign language studying more time is devoted to the speech skills and less to the grammar. The suggested system for testing of the grammatical competence (syntax of the German language) will help to organize the work and the self-control of the students in a new way. This system is based on the complex and balanced use of multimedia tutorials and control devices. The tests are oriented on the European Scale of language competence and fulfill the functions of diagnostics, teaching, stimulating and valuation.

Learning how to write using new computer technologies (writing on the web)

With the integration of modern technology in the learning process, questions have arisen concerning the specificity of writing on the computer. New concepts such as “Meta-writing”, “textual field”, and “video text” have appeared. They show that with the emergence of the computer, writing as an aspect of education is changing, becoming more and more virtual and interactive.

Social bookmarking as a collaborative and research tool in an ESP course

This talk will describe the technology of and the rationale for a web-based project carried out by the students of English for specific purposes. The core purpose of the project is to develop language skills through a method of research based on the use of the Internet. Students are involved in learner-centered tasks that require them to search for specific information and multimedia resources, find useful resources, collect information, write annotations in English, and finally share the information with their classmates with the help of a social bookmarking service.

Developing Cultural and Language Awareness in a Virtual Classroom: Cold War in Retrospect Course

The report is based on the experience of developing a joint Russian-American web-based course aimed at empowering students to construct their own approach to the Cold War period (with the focus on Kitchen Debate) as well as consumer culture, and discover new areas of cultural knowledge. The course is to give students a chance to learn about the life of the Soviet Union and the USA in the 50-s and 60-s through reading materials, listening to radio programs, watching documentaries and discussing ideas with peers and professors from the two countries.

Developing Listening Comprehension Using Podcasts

Podcasting is a relatively new way of delivery audio- and video files to a user. Podcasting offers language teachers and students a wide range of possibilities for extra listening practice both inside and outside the classroom. Moreover, podcasts enable students to practice listening at their own pace taking into account their interests and language levels. To use its didactic potential in full it’s necessary to demonstrate to learners opportunities of improving listening skills outside classes and stimulate using podcasting for this purpose. This article deals with peculiarities and ways of developing listening comprehension by means of podcasting.

IT technologies in teaching linguistics

The report is devoted to generalisation of experience of use of IT technologies in joint teaching of linguistic disciplines on the chair of linguistics and intercultural communication such as information centre of disciplines, a campus, a portal share point, wiki and blogs. The experience is interesting because it is conducted as a system by all the teachers of the chair in the mixed mode, in a combination of traditional and information education technologies. Electronic training in teaching linguistics is considered on the one hand as a spirit of the times and on the other as a severe necessity of an information society. The mixed mode of training is the most approved and adequate pedagogical model.

Using Internet Resources in the preparation of international educational projects

International educational projects are now an integral part of English teaching. The standards of international communication require new forms of organization of such projects and the increased use of the Internet resources. Creating student's own educational resources, exchange and use in the classroom and in extracurricular activities is an important goal of the English language teachers.

Distance Collaboration of Organizers and Participants of the Olympiad “Just Train Your Brain”

“Just Train Your Brain” is an annual All-Russian Olympiad for students learning English, which is prepared and conducted in the distance format only. Computer-mediated communication within the distributed project team, among jury members and contestants plays a key role in organizing and conducting the Olympiad. The authors will describe the communication tools used by Olympiad’s organizers for networking and interacting with contestants, and analyze the main factors that influence the effectiveness of distance collaboration. Recommendations on effective management of computer-mediated communication within distance learning projects will also be provided in the paper.

Resources of the Semantic Web (Web 3.0) in ELT

The talk presents the Semantic Web (Web 3.0 described as a web of data), the extension of the World Wide Web, that enables people to share content beyond the boundaries of applications and websites. Web 3.0 has inspired and engaged English-speaking IT-specialists to create innovative semantic technologies and applications named ontologies, which can be used for ELT. The possibility of teaching vocabulary with the help of WordNet 2.1 and WordNet 3.0, two large lexical databases of English, is discussed.

Seven Roles of e-Tutor: Iridescent Opportunities vs. Iridescent Demands

Today, we seem to have found answers to most questions about what e-learning is and which roles an e-tutor should play. However, the more problems we solve, the more new problems we face, and the challenging new technologies are now frequently viewed by e-tutors as impediments rather than facilities. Should a teacher become an outstanding artist to manage the power of MS PowerPoint, a prominent navigator to surf the Web, and a virtual psychoanalyst to manage individual students electronically? Are we doomed to race for innovations, or should we pause and ponder on where and why we are racing?

Computerized and traditional materials in a modern English language textbook for non-linguistic Universities

In our presentation we are going to focus on different types of modern learning media and possibilities of creating an English language textbook for non-linguistic Universities suitable for them all. Special attention will be paid to e-tasks fulfilled on-line, with e-mail, SMS, etc., and also to combination of traditional (printed) and computerized materials within the framework of one and the same textbook.

Teaching S.M.A.R.T. with Web Resources ELLLO and Voxopop

1. Workshop overview and introduction of SMART framework. 2. Introduction of ELLLO (http://elllo.org) 3. Group cooperative learning exploration of ELLLO 4. Introduction to Voxopop 5. Experiment with Voxopop (http://www.voxopop.com) 6. Questions and answers by Skype/live session

Features of Activation of the Cognitive Activity on the Foreign Language Lesson Using Information-Communicative Technology

The article is about the question of activation of cognitive activity of students on a foreign language lesson with the help of information technologies. The concept of chat, its types, the algorithm of construction of lesson is analysed with the use of possibilities of chat.

Possible ways of using ICT to deal with political abbreviations (for the Russian-German translation courses)

It is well known that there are some structural parellels in the Russian and German political languagies. In spite of that fact, we face a number of problems concerning translation of political terms. Sometimes it is impossible to find an equivalent of a needed term. The reason for that is mainly a lack of time. Nowadays there are so many new political terms that lexicographers don't have enough time to put them into dictionaries. That's why the Internet is so important in this field. The given report presents possible ways to use ICT during translation courses.

Teaching ESP online with Web 2 and Wiki sites

Web 2 enables ESP teachers to carry on traditional F2F classes side by side with teaching online. The research looks at the outcomes of using Wiki sites (Wetpaint and PBworks) with second- and third- year IT students of Higher School of Economics over a period of time from March 2009 till the present moment. Now sites have over 18 pages and comprise a number of interactive applications which allow to assign tests on line with some elements of LMS (Learning Management System). However, the most beneficial effect of using these technologies will require more extensive research and involvement.

The formation of sociocultural competence by means of new information technologies

The paradigm of sociocultural competence in the context of new information technologies in the sphere of foreign language teaching is being discussed. The example of multimedia textbook "Country Study" at the Department of Foreign Languages of the SUSU is being described.

Relationship between Technocratic and Humanitarian Approach to the Informatization of Education for Teaching of Foreign Languages

Two different approaches are distinguished in performing informatization of education: technocratic and social-humanitarian. Technical aspect of informatization of society includes electronization, mediatization, computerization and internetization. Reasons for prevailing in practice of technocratic approach based on indentification of terms “informatization” and “computerization” are of objective as well as of subjective character. Informatization should be joined with processes of social intellectualization significantly enhancing creativity of personality as well as the society on the whole.

Educational ICT Communication in Teaching Foreign Languages

Methodological and communication possibilities of the computer multimedia network language complex are characterized. The Complex is developed on the basis of the author’s methodological recommendations. The complex offers a number of forms of class and after-class activities. The most significant characteristics are the following: a) connection of a number of computers in a local network; b) individual students’ work with chosen educational language training programs or files of any format; c) teacher’s individual work with each student; d) students’ pair or group work in the modes "dialogue" and "chat"; e) teacher’s connection to any student to correct his/her work; f) teacher’s work at creating educational tasks for students’ class or after-class activities.

Building Brand Positioning Strategies through Internet: Implications for Future Businesses

In today’s economic scenario the competition is so high that no organization can exist without innovative ideas. Marketers have started using electronic tools for their survival. Internet has created flood of interesting and innovative ways to provide customer values. Internet branding awareness is also rapidly growing and companies have found that disjointed campaigns without the presence on internet are hurting them. The Internet offers a wider coverage today than ever before and has great scope for interactivity. The internet is becoming the largest touch point for most consumers and they judge a company often by the branding experience they have online. Building brand equity via the Internet requires all the positioning skills of an advertising agency, but perhaps more importantly; it requires the keen foresight of an information architect or usability guru. Internet brand strategy requires the expertise of a human factors engineer to plan web site construction and management around how and why people use a particular web site in the first place. This article primarily gives an insight in to various online brand positioning elements and how they can be used by various organizations worldwide to support their growth. Key words: - Brand Positioning Strategies, Online Marketing, Internet.

Key Human Competences and the Goals of FLT

Key human competences include communicative and information competence. The notion of the communicative competence as purely linguistic was extended with general competences. The importance of the general competences is illustrated by a cross-cultural project called “Global Understanding”. The possibility of enhancing the didactic potential of the project due to the creation of a resource site to extend socio-cultural knowledge is emphasized. The project itself and the supporting site can serve as an example of using ICT in FLT, which promotes the development of multifaceted information competence.

Using Virtual Spaces (such as Second Life) in Language Education: Why and How To Get Started

Virtual environments, such as Second Life, allow for new ways of meeting, working, and sharing and offer great promise in education and language education. This introductory presentation will overview possible educational uses of virtual environments , focusing particularly on applications in higher education and in language education. The presenter has been bringing her graduate students into this environment for several years and she will be speaking about both her experience and her research in virtual learning. Practical suggestions for testing this new learning environment will be provided as well.

The use of Photo assignment in a Cross Culture Course using VC

Abstract One of the requirements for the students enrolled in the Global Understanding (GU) course is the submission of a Mini- Ethnography. As we can recognize the importance of image as a way to understand and interpret cultures, the proposal for including a photo analysis as an assignment intend to serve as a tool to provide a better understanding of the process of “being” an ethnographer, not just for understanding other cultures but for the reflection or “awareness” of the student own culture. This paper will show ESAN experience with this tool to train students in developing skills of observation, critical assessment and how to provoke discussion about cultural patterns.

Computer and Communicative Technologies in Teaching English (applied in All Russian Distance Learning Institute of Finance and Economics)

Nowadays computer and communicative methods of teaching English are becoming widely used and prove to be very effective. Computer program Essential Grammar in Use by R. Murphy employed in the Institute of Finance and Economics accompanied by Internet resources brings visible results.

Problems and goals of the course “Multimedia support of the foreign language teaching”

This presentation concerns goals of the learning process of the extension course “Multimedia support of the foreign language teaching” and their realization in practice of the learners – teachers of linguistic specialities, who teach ESP for technical students. This is first of all a practical course, so there are not only methodical tasks, but some technical problems, e.g. insufficient computer literacy, brief experience of using of computer technologies, specific character of groups: different pedagogical experience, different target groups of students etc.

The System of Exercises and Tasks when Dealing with Information and Analytical Materials with the Sociocultural Aspect, Including the Internet Resources.

This report focuses on the methods of developing information and analytical skills of the students when dealing with information and analytical materials with the sociocultural aspect, including the Internet resources and provides the system of exercises and tasks, which helps the learners to work more efficiently with the materials of the mass media and the Internet.

The Interactive computer program of French language grammar training

The training program consists of 230 interactive exercises and a short grammar directory. It corresponds to levels А1-А2 of European classification. The program is based on a grammatical principle. Such principle allows to use it for grammar studying independently and in a complex with other manuals. In the program there are various types of exercises: choice of a right answer from two variants, substitution, transformation, etc. The offered interface allows pupils to work in an interactive mode to form and develop grammar skills with their subsequent rating estimation.

Functional Peculiarities of Online Newspapers

The study deals with functional peculiarities of online versions of newspapers. Online newspapers combine the functions of traditional mass media and those of new media. Among the main peculiarities of online newspapers, one can mention interactivity, visual characteristics, additional means of presenting information. The study also covers the analysis of headlines of online newspaper articles. The study represents the analysis of online version of German newspaper die Welt.

The peculiarities of IT use in training of post-graduate students for foreign language exam at post-graduate courses.

The peculiarities of electronic educational resource for training of post-graduate students for foreign language exam at post-graduate courses are presented. The given system of post-graduate students training is used in Belgorod State University. It was stated that the level of post-graduate students’ examination results has improved.

Semantic reinterpritation of lexems as one of formation methods of Information Technology terms

The article is devoted to research of linguistic and extralinguistic factors of the determination of semantic meaning of the word. Discussions in relation to possible interpretation of phenomenon of the meaning of the word in a language have the historical content, defend different postulates in relation to the awareness of this concept, analyze the various functions of the meaning in linguistics.The article deals with the problem of sementic reinterpritation of lexemes as formation methods of Information Technology terms. I would like to present the result of mу scientific research.English-Russian-Ukrainian Dictionary of Information Technology Terms is a practical and accessible reference book designed for intermediate to advanced level learners of English, for everyone who needs to develop essential communication and language skills, to use the English of computing and the Internet for study, teaching, translating, home or work. The book covers a wide range of up-to-date topics on Information Communication Technology (ICT) including computer systems, word processing, spreadsheets and databases, multimedia applications, email, PowerPoint Presentations and Internet Security. Information Technology (IT) is the seismic scope of recent changes forces us to completely rethink everything we have ever understood about learning methods and education. It, as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), is “the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer based information systems, particularly software applications and computer…”. IT deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and securely retrieve information. Technology resources can help differentiate instruction by providing a rich environment for learning, valuable channels of communication such as text, audio, visual and motion. English Language and Modern Information Technology is a practical guide for everybody who wish to use new technology in their life. Its aim is to build users’ confidence, knowledge, ability – and inspire them to try out new ideas. The Dictionary presents and explains new words and phrases in context, shows learners how to use them. Primarily designed as a self-study reference book, it can also be used to supplement classroom work. Easy to use and written in a clear style, this book will be invaluable for everyone needing to improve their ICT knowledge and language skills.

Self-reflecting utterances as phenomenon of the chat-discource

In the time of the virtual communication in the Internet there is created a special model of the reality which is characterized by the effect of the presence. It caused appearance of a unique reception typical particularly for the written style of the language in the chat – the so called self-reflecting utterances, denoting action and describing real or supposed activity of the addresser. They help to dramatize the addresser’s behavior, compensate absence of the visual contact and render emotionalisation of the chat-dialogue. The analyzed phenomenon is mentioned by many researchers of CMC but there is no detailed description of it in the foreign or Russian linguistics. The report gives analyzing of the aims, functions, structure and diversity of such utterances.

The use of ICT and internet resources in educational process

The use of ICT and internet resources in education - is a purposeful process of computer organization in educational area, aimed at effective solution of developing intercultural competence. The use of ICT and internet resources leads to the extension of knowledge volume and to the progress of critical analysis of information and developes an ability of the effective cooperation in virtual and real intercultural communication.

Use of Information Search on the Internet in Teaching International Skills of Foreign Language Students

This paper deals with the actual research of teaching international skills through information search on the Internet the Foreign Language Students. The author considers the interactive discourse in English language teaching, its linguistic and extra linguistic components. The speaking-learning technique “information gap” through information search on the Internet is emphasized as the appropriate one to practise the real interactional speech.

Comparative characteristics of several machine translation systems for the purposes of technical translation

The article deals with the problem of using machine translation systems for the purposes of technical translation. The criteria of effectiveness are formulated by comparing various translations of the identical textual fragments. It is the contemporary technical terms translation and the ability of machine translators to recognize complex syntactic structures characteristic of technical discourse that becomes the focus of attention. It is debated whether students should be advised to use suchlike systems.

Experience and prospects of computer technologies use in teaching English.

The article deals with possibilities and advantages of informational technologies use.

Challenges Faced in Implementing Blended Learning in Higher Education

Blended learning adjusts to the essential learning methods and overall learning environment, but teachers lack the necessary theoretical preparation and experimental experience to take full advantage of these changes. Designing the curriculum, designing and using online resources, changing the strategies students use to learn are considered to be the most important factors in implementing blended learning.

Implementation o f information technologies in the practice of foreign languages teaching in technical higher educational establishments

The article deals with the problem of implementation and use of new information technologies in FL teaching and learning in technical higher educational establishments. Multimedia technologies allow to create teaching material on the more higher quality level as a teacher and a student can use textual, graphic, animation, video and sound information.

The use of Wiki in teaching English at non-liguistic faculties

Integration of Web 2.0 tools in teaching of foreign languages is a necessary aspect for the teachers who want to optimize process of training and to make it more effective and motivated for students. A wiki is one of the Web 2.0 tools which turn the process of teaching languages into a vivid and creative process. Wiki’s potential in pedagogical process is great enough. However, it is used more effectively in creation of student\'s collective projects in groups, and also the international projects with students from other countries. When students participate in the process of creating a Wiki-site, reading, writing and speaking skills of foreign language are developed.

New media in teaching foreign language: blended learning and Learn Management System

Flexible E-learning

First came the CDROM, then the DVDROM, then the course website. This talk and presentation argues that a good digital component to any course must be flexible to meet the needs of today’s increasingly digital learners. The solution could be an e-workbook, containing interactive material, multimedia material, printable resources and files you can put on a phone or ipod. We will look at the first ever example of such a component for Macmillan?s new course Global.

Internet in language and language in the Internet: the problem of teaching history of foreign languages (Based on the Spanish language)

Man's relationship to the world around him has always been at the center of scientific research of scientists in various fields of knowledge. The beginning of the twenty-first century fundamentally modified the real picture of the modern society, which entered a new stage of its development, the stage of the Information Society, which led to the impact of information on the development of different spheres of human activity, including the educational process and as a consequence of the need to review some aspects of the methodology of teaching particular subjects. In our case - is the history of foreign languages. Key words: information society, Internet, methods of teaching the history of foreign languages.

The influence of new information technologies on the process of interaction between a tutor and a student

The paradigm of interaction between a tutor and a student in the context of new information technologies in the sphere of foreign language teaching is being discussed. The example of educational process organization at the Department of Foreign Languages of the SUSU is being described.

The Main Issues of Foreign Language Distant Education

The report analyzes examples of foreign language (FL) education at a distance by means of modern ICTs abroad in comparison to existing Russian experience. The ways of enhancing the effectiveness and bringing distant FL education in our country onto a competitive level are tackled. The effectiveness of Russian distant FL education depends on some assumptions. It needs to be designed according to the modern tendencies of FL education aiming at developing students’ basic communicative competences, providing their personal development and stimulating their critical thinking and problem-solving, it needs to consider the peculiarities of FL teaching and learning. FL distance learning needs to be treated as a pedagogical system. Distance learning model and appropriate ICTs for its realization need to be chosen correctly to their didactic potential.

The application of Internet resources for educational purposes as the cultivation of critical thinking abilities

Problems, Resolutions, and Progress in Cross Cultural Discussions

Report is available on the internet. It is a presentation in English with a PowerPoint which can be followed during the discussion. It can be read, rewound, and reviewed at leisure. It covers the various problems that have arisen during discussions on international themes between students of Moscow State University and Slippery Rock University, USA. Various resolutions to these problems are discussed as well as progress achieved. Plans for future discussions are also mentioned. Appendixes are also provided which present the format of the discussions and a student evaluation instrument that will be used in future discussions.

Visualisation role in studying of objects of a world heritage, development of intercultural communications and world tourism (on an island-monastery Mon-Sen-Mishel example, France)

The author states results of visual natural studying Mont-Sent-Mishel - one of the most outstanding masterpieces of a world heritage. The expediency of reference of objects such to a special category - a geocultural world heritage, is proved. Their visualisation in fiction, painting, photos and other means of display effectively promotes development of intercultural communications and world tourism.

Theoretical aspects of computer-mediated communication

Theoretical aspects of computer-mediated communication are observed in the presentation. First of all, the main definitions of computer-mediated communication and characteristics according to which researchers classify types of computer-mediated communication are described. The following types of computer-mediated communication are distinguished: e-mail, teleconference, web-forum, chat, videoconference, weblog and microblog. The author of the presentation also distinguishes the following characteristics of different kinds of computer-mediated communication: technical, communicative, social-psychological and didactic.

Тhe peculiarities of the use of Information and Communications Technology in extracurricular lessons of foreign languages with the students of non-linguistic facultiies

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the use of Information and Communications Technology in extracurricular lessons of foreign languages with the students of non-linguistic faculties. Particular attention is paid to the great role of these means in creating additional motivation for studying a foreign language and the possibilities of the realization of the personalization principle in education.The use of ICT helps to overcome the silence barrier.

Tutor’s crucial role in e-learning

The article reflects on the importance of online tutor’s understanding of his vital role as well as acquisition of essential skills in the context of foreign language learning. Despite our awareness of the clear advantages of online learning, the usual problem persists: the acceptance by the e-learner of the idea of e-training, how comfortable he feels and how, in his own opinion, effective the learning is. The four main types of tutor’s roles are pedagogical, motivational, mediator and technical. The essence of any language is communication, hence the pedagogical objective of language e-learning is to provide necessary tools for achieving this goal. From a commercial point of view the task is to create an atmosphere where e-learners will continue to realize the benefits of learning online, be able to see results and wish to carry on improving their language skills through e-learning.

Electronic Educational and Methodical Сomplex (EEMC) for the students of pedagogical specialties as the means of speech competence development

The possibilities of complex usage of traditional and multimedia educational teaching aids are considered. The advantages and disadvantages of the multimedia textbook in the speech competence forming are analyzed. The technology of the formation of speech competence of the pedagogical specialty students is described where the degree of usage of each teaching aid (speech of the teacher, traditional textbook, electronic textbook) depends on the student competence at the particular stage of the educational process.

Using the Internet for Students’ Self-Study (SSS)

Different tasks for mastering language skills allow teachers to individualize SSS. Websites containing text, audio or video information is a basis for SSS tasks. While selecting material the following factors should be considered: authorship, last update and downloading speed of sites, possible URL changes. An additional advantage of using Internet resources is increasing students’ motivation. Being active Internet users students can search the Internet for additional material or try to find answers to the issue of English language variability.

Computer-based interactive courses for studying and learning languages - practical experience. Master-class.

Computer-based manual is a new subject in the system “Teacher – Student – Manual”) not only because it involves multimedia (full duplex sound, texts, images, keyboard, mouse). Sometimes it executes some duties of teacher. It does not compete with human intellect, but always having enough time, being patient and objective it can be competitive when the student must be motivated on drilling,. The report is devoted to: Computer-based manual “REPETITOR English”, computer trainers for listening comprehension and interpreting skills “Real American”, “Living English”, “Echtes Deutsch”, multimedia courses “Business English on VOA”, “Great Speakers & Great Speeches”, “TOEFL IBT” etc.

Creation and use of the electronic lexical and grammatical vocabulary by the pupils studying German in comprehensive school

Creation of the electronic lexical and grammatical vocabulary by pupils learning German is a necessary condition of increase of pupils’ motivation in language learning because it is not only an effective reception of generalisation, fastening and repetition of the passed material but a way of activization of informative activity, stimulation of independent creative activity using IT. ELGV helps creation of uniform educational space for pupils learning German. Thus from a class to a class the material will collect, extend and the received knowledge of lexical and grammatical material will not be lost. The ELGV material will be available to any student.