Master Lecturer
World Languages & Cultures

Betty R. Facer

757-683-4455
The Language Learning Center

4022 BATTEN ARTS & LETTERS
NORFOLK, 23529

M.A. in French, Syracuse University, (1993)

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

"Leveraging Virtual Reality for World Languages and Cultural Awareness" $6,299. Old Dominion University. 2022 - 2022
"Leveraging VR to Support French Language and Cultural Awareness of the Francophone World. Old Dominion University. 2021 - 2021
"Engaging World Language Students with Meaningful Telecollaborative Conversations and Integrative Learning Practices: A Case Study. Other. 2020 - 2020
Facer, B. R. "Engaging World Language Students with Telecollaborative Conversations and Integrative Learning Practices: A Longitudinal Study" $16,000. Private. August 2018 - August 2020
Facer, B. R. "Integrative Learning Practices: Telecollaborative Conversations & e-Portfolio-Based Pedagogy for Meaningful Language Learning" $6,500. Private. July 2017 - January 2018
Facer, B. R. "e-Portfolio Pedagogy: Implementing Integrative Learning Practices for Teaching and Learning World Languages" $5,000. Old Dominion University. January 2017 - December 2017
"Integrative Learning Practices: Telecollaborative Conversations & e-Portfolio-Based Pedagogy for Meaningful Language Learning" $3,000. Old Dominion University. December 2016 - December 2017
Facer, B. R. "Making Novice-Level French Meaningful: Developing Students’ Intercultural Communicative Competence with Telecollaborative Conversations" $3,000. Private. June 2016 - June 2017
Marken, M. "Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant" $1,000. Foreign. April 2016 - April 2017
Facer, B. R. and Marken, M. "Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant" $1,000. Foreign. April 2015 - April 2016
Facer, B. R. "Service Learning Instructional Grant. Old Dominion University. June 2015 - December 2015
Facer, B. R. "Visiting Alumni Lecture Series – Language in Motion (LiM). Old Dominion University. September 2014 - September 2015
Facer, B. R. "The Creation of a French Telecollaborative Exchange (Norfolk-Nice): Developing Students’ Communicative and Intercultural Competencies" $5,000. Old Dominion University. January 2014 - May 2015
Facer, B. R. and Marken, M. "Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant" $1,000. Foreign. April 2014 - April 2015
Facer, B. R. "iComPADability: The Business of Faculty Mentoring and International Language Education with iPads" $3,000. Old Dominion University. December 2012 - December 2013
Facer, B. R. "Visiting Alumni Lecture Series (VALS) for Foreign Languages. Old Dominion University. September 2011 - May 2012
"Social Science Research Center (SSRC) Faculty Fellow" $1,000. Old Dominion University. March 25, 2010 - May 2011
Facer, B. R. "Lights, Camera, Action, iMovies!: Student Video Podcasts for Foreign Language and Intercultural Communication" $3,000. Old Dominion University. December 2009 - December 2010
Facer, B. R. "Visiting Alumni Lecture Series (VALS) for Foreign Languages" $800. Old Dominion University. December 2009 - May 2010
Facer, B. R. "Beginning French Online: Implementing Distance Language Learning into the Curriculum" $5,000. Old Dominion University. January 2009 - January 2010
Facer, B. R. "Broadcast to Podcast, Video to Vodcast: Authentic Materials as Portable Media Content" $3,000. Old Dominion University. December 2008 - December 2009
Facer, B. R. "iStudy Abroad: Portable Media Technologies to Enhance Language Acquisition and Promote Cultural Competency" $3,000. Old Dominion University. December 2007 - December 2008
Facer, B. R. "The Pedagogical Effectiveness of Academic Podcasting: Progressive Technology for Foreign Language Study" $3,000. Old Dominion University. December 2007 - December 2008
"Carnegie Mellon University, Open Learning Initiative (OLI)" $500. Private. July 2008 - August 2008
Abdous, M. and Camarena, M. "The Impact of Academic Podcasting: Emerging Technologies for the Foreign Language Classroom" $30,000. Federal. May 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008
Facer, B. R. "SCOLA: Promoting Cultural Awareness in the Foreign Language Curriculum Through Video-Based Pedagogy" $1,500. Old Dominion University. January 2007 - December 2007
Facer, B. R. "iPods, Podcasting and Podagogy: The New Generation of Technology for Foreign Language Education" $3,000. Old Dominion University. December 2006 - December 2007
Facer, B. R. "From Placement to Proficiency: Online Foreign Language Testing" $3,000. Old Dominion University. December 2005 - December 2006
Facer, B. R. "The Effectiveness of Online Foreign Language Learning" $3,000. December 2004 - December 2005
Facer, B. R. "The Wav of the Future: Digital Online Voice Recordings for Upper Level Foreign Language Courses" $3,000. Old Dominion University. December 2001 - December 2002
Facer, B. R. "The Innovative Uses of Digital Technologies in Foreign Language Acquisition" $3,000. Old Dominion University. December 2000 - December 2001

Research Interests

Computer-assisted language learning and instruction, and the impact of new media on foreign language pedagogy

Articles

Abdous, M., Facer, B. R. and Yen, C. (2012). Academic effectiveness of podcasting: A comparative study of integrated versus supplemental use of podcasting in second language classes. Computer & Education 58 (1) , pp. 43-52.
Abdous, M., Camarena, M. and Facer, B. R. (2009). MALL Technology: Use of Academic Podcasting in the Foreign Language Classroom. ReCALL, Cambridge University Press 21 (1) , pp. 76-95.

Books

Facer, B. R. (2010). Academic Podcasting and Mobile Assisted Language Learning: Applications and Outcomes. IGI Global .

Book Chapters

Facer, B. R. (2011). The Language Learning Center: Blending Traditional and Virtual Spaces International Association for Language Learning.
Abdous, M., Camarena, M. and Facer, B. R. (2009). The Impact of Academic Podcasting on Students: Learning Outcomes and Study Habits (pp. 339-351) New York/UK: Information Science Reference/IGI.

Presentations

(July 12, 2022). Show Me the Money: Getting Funding for Tech Projects Oral Presentation International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALLT) Virtual.
(October 9, 2021). Be an Advocate: Staying Informed and Using Advocacy Tools Oral Presentation Foreign Language association of Virginia (FLAVA) Virtual.
Scinicariello, S. (March 27, 2021). Be an Advocate for World Languages Paper Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA) Virtual.
(October 10, 2020). Languages and the Legislative Agenda on Capitol Hill Paper Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA) Virtual.
(November 23, 2019). Telecollaborative Conversations and e-Portfolios: A Longitudinal Study Paper ACTFL Conference & World Language Expo Washington, DC.
(October 5, 2019). The Current State of World Language Policy: JNCL, Action, and You Paper Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA) Williamsburg, Virginia .
(May 24, 2019). Taking Action: World Languages, Policymakers and Your Government Lecture Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Facer, B. R. (May 23, 2019). Taking Action: World Languages, Policymakers and Your Government Paper Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) Montréal, Québec.
Facer, B. R. (November 16, 2018). High Impact Practices for Life Long Learning and Assessment Paper American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) New Orleans, Louisiana.
(May 31, 2018). Speaking up for World Languages: Advocacy, JNCL, and Your Voice Paper Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
(May 31, 2018). Telecollaborative Conversations and Integrated Learning Practices for the Novice-Level World Language Course Paper Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
(November 18, 2017). Integrative Learning Practices & Telecollaborative Conversations American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Nasville, TN.
(November 7, 2017). Integrative Learning Practices: Telecollaborative Conversations & e-Portfolio-Based Pedagogy for Meaningful Language Learning Paper Association for Authentic, Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
(June 23, 2017). Making Language Meaningful: Integrative Learning Practices and Telecollaborative Conversations Paper International Association for Language Learning Technology Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota.
(June 21, 2017). A Voice for World Languages and the New Administration: Advocacy, JNCL, and You International Association for Language Learning Technology Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota.
(November 19, 2016). Developing Students’ Intercultural Communicative Competence with TalkAbroad ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo Boston, MA.
(October 22, 2016). Telecollaborative Conversations & e-Portfolios: Developing Students’ Intercultural Competence Maryland Foreign Language Association Fall Conference (MFLA) Howard Community College, Columbia, MD .
(October 10, 2015). Leveraging Language Education in Washington, DC: Think Global, Start Local Maryland Foreign Language Association Fall Conference (MFLA) Howard Community College, Columbia, Maryland.
(August 14, 2015). The U.S. Government and Languages International Association for Language Learning Technology - Foreign Language Education & Technology VI (FLEAT) Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts.
(August 13, 2015). IALLT Language Center Management Workshop: The Fundamentals of Grant Writing for Foreign Language Education International Association for Language Learning Technology - Foreign Language Education & Technology VI (FLEAT) Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts.
(August 13, 2015). Language in Motion Poster International Association for Language Learning Technology - Foreign Language Education & Technology VI (FLEAT) Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts.
(May 8, 2015). The Intersection of Language and Technology: A Roundtable Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL) Washington, DC.
(October 11, 2014). Policies, Priorities, and Our Profession: Advocacy and Your Impact Maryland Foreign Language Association Fall Conference (MFLA) Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, Maryland.
(October 12, 2013). Promoting World Language Education: Advocacy from Community to Capitol Hill Maryland Foreign Language Association Fall Conference (MFLA) Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, Maryland.
(June 15, 2013). Legislation, Advocacy and JNCL: Don’t Jump off the Cliff Yet Poster International Association for Language Learning Technology Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
(June 13, 2013). Online Language Learning: Presenting the BOLDD Collaboratory Oral Presentation International Association for Language Learning Technology Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
(June 14, 2012). Basic Lessons We’re Learning Online Oral Presentation Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium South, Bend, Indiana.
(October 19, 2011). Getting Social: Online Communities to Develop Second Language Competencies Demonstration CLT TeachFair Norfolk, VA.
(June 25, 2011). Changes in Congress, Changes in JNCL: How Will This Affect Language Learning Legislation Oral Presentation International Association for Language Learning Technology Irvine, CA.
(May 20, 2011). Communication and Technology Other JNCL-NCLIS Washington, DC.
(March 5, 2011). MALLT Unconference: Encounter the World through Technology Oral Presentation Mid Atlantic Association for Language Learning Technology Richmond, VA .
(June 10, 2010). Foreign Language Education and the Race to the Top: Policy, Strategy, and JNCL Oral Presentation Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium Amherst, MA.
(May 24, 2010). A Community of Learning for Beginning French Online Summer Institute Old Dominion University.
(March 10, 2010). Beginning French Online: Implementing Web-Based Instruction into the Curriculum SEALLT/MAALLT 2010 Annual Conference Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
(May 30, 2009). A New Administration, a New Congress: What’s in Store for Foreign Language Education Policies and Legislation on Capitol Hill? Oral Presentation International Association for Language Learning Technology Atlanta, Georgia.
(May 29, 2009). Spreading the Word: Reaching Out to Students and Faculty Oral Presentation International Association for Language Learning Technology Atlanta, Georgia.
(May 18, 2009). Authentic Materials as Portable Media Content Oral Presentation Summer Institute Norfolk, VA.
(May 21, 2008). Academic Podcasting for Foreign Language, Literature, and Culture Oral Presentation Summer Institute Norfolk, VA.
(May 19, 2008). Academic Podcasting Technology Oral Presentation CLT Summer Institute Norfolk, VA.
(April 9, 2008). Academic Podcasting Technology: The Impact on Foreign Language Acquisition Demonstration Research Expo .
(March 22, 2008). The Impact of Academic Podcasting on Student Learning Outcomes Oral Presentation Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium San Francisco, CA.
(February 1, 2008). The Impact of Academic Podcasting on Student Learning Outcomes: Emerging Technologies in the Foreign Language Classroom (NEH-DHI) Lecture SEALLT-MAALLT Joint Conference Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
(September 18, 2007). The Impact of Academic Podcasting: Emerging Technologies for the Foreign Language Classroom Oral Presentation NEH-Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants Project Directors Meeting Washington, DC.
(June 22, 2007). JNCL and Capitol Hill: Impacting U.S. Foreign Language Legislation Paper International Association for Language Learning Technology Boston, MA.
(May 23, 2007). iPods, Podcasting and Podagogy: The New Generation of Technology for Foreign Language Education Oral Presentation CLT Summer Institute Norfolk, VA.
(November , 2006). E-Books, iPods and What Else? Supporting New Technologies for Language Instruction Paper American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Nashville, TN.
(May 18, 2006). Advocacy for the Cause of Languages on Capitol Hill: A Report from JNCL Oral Presentation Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium Hawaii.
(March 10, 2006). Panel Discussion: Current Issues that Affect the Future of Language Resource Centers Oral Presentation SEALLT-MAALLT Joint Conference Charleston, SC.
(August 6, 2005). Report on the Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL) and the National Council for Languages and International Studies (NCLIS) Legislative Day and Delegate Assembly Other International Association for Language Learning Technology Provo, UT.
(April 13, 2002). Online Foreign Language Lab and Database Oral Presentation Mid-Atlantic Association for Language Learning Technology Conference Norfolk, VA.
(April 19, 2001). The Innovative Uses of Digital Technologies in Foreign Language Acquisition Oral Presentation CLT Summer Institute Norfolk, VA.
  • 2022: IALLT Scenic Route Mentorship Program , International Association for Language Learning Technology
  • 2021: IALLT Scenic Route Mentorship Program , International Association for Language Learning Technology
  • 2017: ACTFL Distance Learning SIG/CALICO Award for Excellence in Online Language Teaching in Higher Education, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO)
  • 2016: ACTFL/Cengage Learning Faculty Development Programs Award for Excellence in Foreign Language Instruction Using Technology with IALLT (Postsecondary), American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
  • 2012: Teaching with Technology Award, Old Dominion University
  • 2011: IALLT Showcase Award 2011, International Association for Language Learning Technology
  • 2007: Special Recognition and Honors,

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