Description
The Online Japanese Language Education SIG seeks to build a professional community dedicated to effective online pedagogy for Japanese language instruction. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, online teaching has emerged as a long-term instructional mode shaped by student access, institutional needs, and instructor expertise. As online learning continues to expand, educators need a dedicated space to exchange practices, explore virtual communication strategies, and address challenges unique to online teaching.
Purposes / Goal
The SIG aims to:
- Deepen understanding of effective online pedagogies for fully online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced courses
- Share and co-create teaching materials, digital tools, and assessment strategies tailored to online environments
- Support instructors teaching online, especially those in small programs or teaching independently
- Collaborate with other SIGs, including the AI & Technology SIG, while maintaining a clear pedagogical and communication-focused identity
Activities
Monthly meetings feature:
- Workshops on online pedagogy, speaking-interaction techniques, and innovative course design
- Practice-Sharing Sessions for exchanging assignments, assessments, and classroom activities
- Networking & Collaboration opportunities to support community building and joint projects
Contact Information
Magara Maeda (University of Wisconsin–River Falls)