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