CYNTHIA A. EVANS

Department of Foreign Langs. & Lits. 110 Jefferson Street

Skidmore College                                                Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866                                      (518) 587-9919

(518) 580-5205

cevans@skidmore.edu

EDUCATION

· Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, 2002, University at Albany-State University of New York.   Dissertation: The Effects of Computer-Assisted Main Idea Instruction on Foreign Language Reading Comprehension.

· Ph.C., French, 1987, University of Washington.

· M.A., French, 1983, Arizona State University.

· B.A., French and Music, 1978, Central Washington University.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

· Director, Foreign Language Resource Center and Lecturer in French, Skidmore College, 1991-present.

· Pre-doctoral Teaching Associate in French, University of Washington, Summer,1990.

· Instructor in French, Bellevue Community College, Spring 1990.

· Pre-doctoral Staff Associate in French, Language Learning Center, University of Washington, 1989-1990.

· Pre-doctoral Instructor in French, University of Washington, 1988-1989.

· Instructor in French, Extension Program, University of Washington, Summer 1988.

· Assistant 100-level Coordinator in French, University of Washington, 1987-88.

· Pre-doctoral Teaching Associate in French, University of Washington, 1982-84, 1985-88.

· Lecturer in English, Université de Nantes, France, 1984-85.

· Faculty Associate in French, Arizona State University, Fall 1981.

· Teaching Assistant in French, Arizona State University, 1979-81.

CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS

• “Using technology to support an individualized approach to languages across the curriculum.” NITLE conference on Internationalizing the Curriculum: The Role of Technology, Whittier College, November 8, 2008.
• "LAC at Skidmore:  Promoting proficiencies and enriching liberal arts education," co-panelist with Mao Chen, Patricia Rubio, and Marc-André Wiesmann at the CLAC (Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum) conference, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, October 16, 2008.
• “Designing and assessing video projects: A constructivist approach,” portfolio assessment project workshop at Lafayette College, May 21, 2008. “Student-authored Content at the Core: Instant Video Projects in the Language Curriculum,” CALICO-IALLT, San Francisco, March 22, 2008.
• “Using Moodle to support languages across the curriculum at Skidmore,” NERCOMP Moodle Interest Group, College of the Holy Cross, February 5, 2008.
• “Video activities in theory and practice”, Keynote speaker for Center for Language Studies Fall Expo, Yale University, November 10, 2007.

• “The next revolution in language centers:  New paradigms for the new millennium,”  panel moderator, IALLT (International Association of Language Learning Technology, Tufts University, June 22, 2007.
• "Creating a learning community with Moodle: Languages across the curriculum at Skidmore, " CALICO Annual Symposium (Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium), University of Texas, San Marcos, May 24, 2007.
• “New directions: Innovations in language learning technology,” panelist, NEALLT (Northeast Association of Language Learning Technology, Cornell University, April 1, 2007.
• “Using Moodle to support languages across the curriculum at Skidmore”, NEALLT (Northeast Association of Language Learning Technology, Cornell University, March 31, 2007.
• “Connecting through technology in an individualized LAC Program,” Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum, Portland State University, October 11, 2006.
• “Directions for language labs and language resource centers in liberal arts colleges,” Discussion co-facilitator with Andrew Ross of Brown University, Pedagogy and Digital Technologies: Language Labs in the 21^st Century, A NITLE Conference, Wabash College, September 30, 2006. (Invited presentation)
• “Technology: Creative projects to promote communication,” Co-presented with Shirley Smith, Understanding the Intermediate Language Curriculum in Higher Education (Conference / workshop for area high school teachers), Adirondack Community College, August 30, 2006. (Invited presentation)
• “Using technology to support languages across the curriculum,” CALICO (Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium) Annual Symposium, University of Hawaii, May 18, 2006.
• “Redefining the language lab”, invited guest lecture for EAPS 764 Computer Applications in Educational Adminstiration & Policiy Studies (Prof. Doellefeld) at the University at Albany, SUNY, March 16, 2006
• “Tools of engagement: Using wikis to promote process-oriented learning,” New Tools for Learning Languages: Beyond the Basics, University at Buffalo, September 30-October 1, 2005. (Invited presentation)
• “Technology in the language classroom,” co-presented with Professor Shirley Smith, Vermont Foreign Language Association Fall Convention: “Teacher to Teacher,” Burr & Burton Academy, Manchester, Vermont, October 21, 2005. (Invited presentation)
• “Pathways to success in the language resource center,” keynote panelist, Digital Stream Conference, California State University Monterey Bay, March 26, 2005.
• “Exploring wiki-based project learning in foreign cultures & literatures,” Digital Stream Conference, California State University Monterey Bay, March 24, 2005.
• “Language Center Design: Directions for the Future,” panel moderator, Northeast Association for Language Learning Technology (NEALLT) Conference, Rochester Institute of Technology, March 13, 2005.

· “A wiki project for independent and collaborative learning,” Northeast Association for Language Learning Technology (NEALLT) Conference, Rochester Institute of Technology, March 12, 2005.
“Using technology to promote learner autonomy and creativity,” CALICO (Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium) Annual Symposium, Carnegie Mellon University, June 12, 2004.

· “When to say ‘No”: Defining our roles as center directors,” panelist, NEALLT Conference, Princeton University, March 21, 2004

· “A constructivist model for digital video projects:  From theory to practice,”   Co-presented with Shirley Smith, Northeast Association of Language Learning Technology (NEALLT) Conference, Union College, March 23, 2003.

· “Negotiating lab roles and functions,” panelist, NEALLT Conference, Union College, March 23, 2003.

· “Filmmaking as a tool for teaching language, literature, culture,” Co-presented with Professors Richard Bonanno and Shirley Smith, American Association of Teachers of Italian, Toronto, Canada, November 10, 2002.

· "The Staffing of 'Not Just Another Computer Lab,'" panelist, Northeast Association for Language Learning Technology (NEALLT), University of Pittsburgh, May 4, 2002.

· "Computer-assisted reading strategy instruction: An empirical study," Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO), U.C.-Davis, March 29, 2002.

· "The language center:   Still a physical space?” panelist, NEALLT Conference, SUNY-Stony Brook, March 24, 2001.

· “La télématique dans le curriculum:  passé récent et futur proche," Congrès Mondial du Conseil International des Etudes Francophones (CIEF), Sousse, Tunisia, May 28, 2000.

· "From virtual to real:   Theory and practice in remote collaboration for German language learners,"   Co-presented with Professor Mary-Elizabeth O'Brien, Usage des Nouvelles Technologies dans l'Enseignement des Langues (UNTELE), Compiègne, France, March 25, 2000.

· "Outcomes and assessment of multimedia courseware : Implications for design," Technology & Teaching in New England & New York: A Look into the Future (organized by CTW Mellon Project), Wesleyan University, May 25, 1999.

· "Multi-tiered educational technology support: Faculty, staff, and student issues , " panelist, NERCOMP Conference, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, March 22, 1999.

· "Remote collaboration: Theoretical and practical considerations ," co-presented with Mary-Beth O'Brien, NEALL Conference, Hamilton College, March 14, 1999.

· "Mellon projects at Skidmore College," NEALL Conference, Skidmore College, March 6-8, 1998.

· "The Mellon Project at Skidmore College: Conception and organization" presented as part of a session, "A successful paradigm for the development and implementation of multimedia courseware," CATE ‘98 Conference (Computers and Advanced Technology in Education), Cancún, Mexico, May 27-30, 1998.

· "Web-based activities for Maghrebian francophone studies," Le Maghreb à la croisée des cultures (Conference for Francophone Studies), Hammamet, Tunisia, June 16, 1997.

· "Spinning gold from the World Wide Web: Adapting internet resources for classroom activities," Northeast Association of Learning Laboratories (NEALL) Conference at Siena College, October 1994.

· "Research in learning strategies through CALL error analysis," Modern Language Association Conference, December 1990. Julia Herschensohn, co-author.

PUBLICATIONS:

· Poetry translation of Djahnine, H (2007).Lointain et si proche... / Distant and So Near (Cindy Evans). CELAAN. 5, 30-35.

· Co-authored with Shirley Smith a chapter to be published in 2009 by IALLT (International Association of Language Learning Technology) in the volume Task-Based Activities III: “Constructivism in L2 Learning:  Building Authentic and Creative Video Activities.”

WORKSHOPS GIVEN

• “Video Activities for the Foreign Language Classroom.” workshop co-presented with Shirley Smith at Skidmore for the foreign language department of Ballston Spa High School.

· "Podcasting,"  Faculty Lunch Seminar, Skidmore College, April 13, 2007.

· “Blogs and Wikis,” Faculty Lunch Seminar , Skidmore College, March 21 ,2007.

· "Digitizing Film Clips and Developing Instructional Materials," workshop for the regional AATG (American Association of Teachers of German), Skidmore College, June 1, 2002.

· "Planning for the new curriculum," Skidmore College, May 21-24, 2001.

· "Putting CALL into perspective:   Theory, design, and evaluation of technology in the FL curriculum,” Skidmore College, May 4-5, 2000.

· “Authorware demonstration and discussion," Skidmore College, November 29, 1998.

· " Developing multimedia resources with X-Media Engine Templates," co-conducted with David Herren of Middlebury College, NEALL Conference, Skidmore College, March 6-8, 1998.

· Semi-annual workshop series for FLL faculty on using the X-Media Engine templates to create multimedia lessons with the Guided Reading and Guided Listening and Viewing programs, Skidmore College, 1996-1998.

· "WWW francophone resources," workshop on La Francophonie for secondary and post-secondary teachers, (funded by Services Culturels), Skidmore College, May 17-19, 1996.

· "The WWW for foreign languages," workshop for Skidmore faculty, May, 1995.

WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED / HOSTED AT SKIDMORE

· ACTFL OPI Familiarization and Implications for the Curriculum,” Chantal P. Thompson, February 24-25, 2006.

· “Web Templates workshop," Dan Beeby, January 20-21, 2000.

· “Libra/Gemini workshop," Robert Fischer, May 5-8, 1999.

· "Assessment workshop;" Judith Liskin-Gasparro, visiting consultant; March 26-27, 1999.

· "Using the MANNA authoring system for video activities," Alexander Nakhimovsky, May 4, 1998.

· “Language pedagogy and technology," Nina Garrett, February   6-7, 1998.

· Hosted the annual NEALL (Northeast Association of Language Learning Technologies) Conference, at Skidmore, March 6-8, 1998.

· "Using the MacLang authoring system," Judith Frommer, May 1992.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & SERVICE

· NEALLT (Northeast Association of Language Learning Technology), member since 1991, Secretary-Treasurer 1998-2000, Vice President / President Elect March 2000-May 2002, President May 2002-March 2004, Past-President, March 2004-present.

· NERALLT (New England Regional Association for Language Learning Technology)

· IALLT (International Association of Language Learning Technology), IALLT affiliate representative to CALICO, February 2005 to present.

· CALICO (Computer Assisted Language and Instruction Consortium)

· ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)

· ACSUS (Association for Canadian Studies in the United States)

· AIEQ (Association Internationale des Etudes Québécoises)

· IDRS (International Double Reed Society)

FUNDED WORKSHOPS & PROJECTS

· External reviewer for Lafayette College pilot project implementing electronic portfolio assessment for foreign language majors and minors.

· NITLE-sponsored Boot Camp Workshop, Pomona College, 10-13 April 2008."Implementing a Telecollaborative Project for the Language Class", Pre-conference workshop, CALICO Annual Symposium (Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium), University of Texas, San Marco, May 22, 2007.

· NITLE Emerging Technology Workshop, Whitman College, April 3, 2007.

· NITLE Multimedia Narrative Workshop, Skidmore College, December 18-20, 2006.

· Quebec Studies Program Grant ($3125) from the Quebec Government to support the development of a new course entitled Narrative and Identity in Quebec,” awarded April, 2006.

· Digital Editing and Podcast Production, CALICO pre-conference workshop, University of Hawaii, May 16, 2006.

· ACTFL OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) Tester Training Workshop (French), University of Maryland, November 14-17, 2005.

· “A constructivist approach to digital video projects:   Theory and practice.”   Co-presented with Shirley Smith as invited speakers at Union College for a series in instructional technology for faculty, May 19, 2003.

· Skidmore Faculty Development Grant to participate in the Quebec Summer Seminar organized by the Center for the Study of Canada, SUNY Plattsburgh, August 4-11, 2002.

· Summer Leadership Conference for IALLT Board and Council members (International Association of Language Learning Technology), University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, June 20-22. 2002.

· "Virtual Language Lab Workshop," Center for Educational Technology, Middlebury College, November 5-6, 2001.

· Skidmore Faculty Development Grant to fund an assessment instrument for a study entitled "The Effects of Computer-Assisted Main Idea Instruction on Reading Comprehension in Learners of Intermediate French," January-June 2001.

· “Sound advice for QuickTime." NEALL pre-conference workshop, SUNY-Stony Brook, March 23, 2001.

· "Streaming media with your OSX server," NEALL pre-conference workshop, SUNY-Stony Brook, March 23, 2001.

· "Which web course management system is right for me?   A comparison of WebCT 3.0 and Blackboard 5.0," CALICO pre-conference workshop. Univserity of Central Florida, March 13, 2001.

· “BYU's multimedia testing template," CALICO pre-conference workshop. Univserity of Central Florida, March 14, 2001.

· Videography and Digital video editing workshops, Middlebury College, November 10-12, 1999

· “Quick and easy interactive web pages,” NEALL Pre-Conference Workshop, Hamilton College, March 12, 1999.

· “Xmedia Engine XP for trainers,” Middlebury College, November 1, 1998.

· "Creating annotations for reading and listening to authentic language texts: GALT/macGALT, LIBRA, and other authoring systems," Language Acquisition Resource Center at San Diego State University, June 29-July 3, 1998.

· "The state of the art in language testing: The users' perspective," sponsored by the National Foreign Language Center, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C., June 15, 1998.

· "Languages across the curriculum," Stephen Straight, Skidmore College, April 25, 1998.

· Residency at Middlebury College to continue work on multimedia lessons, July 14-18, 1997.

· Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant: "Foreign Language Instruction & Information Technology Project."   Member of the planning team and co-author of the proposal.   Grant for $287,134.00 awarded on March 17, 1997.

· Residency at Middlebury College to continue work on multimedia lessons, January 17-22, 1997.

· Project 2001 workshop for the development of technology in FL instruction, Middlebury College, June 12-22, 1996.

· Title VI Grant for International Studies and Foreign Languages: Attended A.C.U.O. workshop in Washington, D.C., September, 1994 to prepare for grant process and disseminate information to Skidmore faculty.   Worked with faculty in I.A. program to write the grant, served as departmental liaison, chairing the FL dept. subcommittee.   Grant awarded in March 1996.

· A.C.U.O. workshop on the Department of Education grant program for International Studies and Foreign Languages, Washington, D.C., September 26, 1994.

· "Summer institute for information resources," Skidmore College, June 1994.

· "Integrating interactive technology into the humanities curriculum: Applications and models," M.I.T., May-June, 1994.

· "Rassias intensive language method workshop," Dartmouth College, February 1992.

PROJECT DIRECTION

· Director of the Mellon Project for Technology in Foreign Language Instruction, 1998-2001, Assistant Project Director, 1997-98.

· Director of two mini-grants from Middlebury College, Project 2001 which funds student interns for instructional technology projects 1997-1999.

· Conducted extensive formative and summative evaluation for the Mellon Grant Project, Summer, 1998.

COURSES TAUGHT

· Elementary French (Arizona State University, University of Washington, Bellevue Community College, Skidmore College)

· Intermediate French (Arizona State University, University of Washington, Skidmore College)

· Advanced Grammar and Composition (Skidmore College)

· French Cultural Conversation (Skidmore College)

· Introduction to Literary Analysis (Skidmore College)

· Introduction to the Culture and Literature of Québec (Skidmore College)

· Languages Across the Curriculum (Skidmore College)

CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT

· Developed a new course offering for the French section entitled “Introduction to the Culture and Literature of Québec.”

· Develop multimedia activities using various authoring platforms for foreign language, literature, and culture curriculum.

· Develop web-based instructional sites for all levels of French.

· Provide training and support to faculty and student assistants in developing computer-based instructional materials.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Coordinator of the Self-Instructional Language Program, 1996 to 2000.

· Coordinator of the FL Placement Testing, 1991 to present.

· Departmental Computing Liaison, 1992 to present.

· Coordinate Departmental Program Assessment

· Skidmore Representative to the inter-institutional Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum Consortium

COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Multimedia Subcommittee

· Budget Subcommittee

· International Affairs Committee

· International Affairs Grant Subcommittee

· Mellon Grant Planning Committee

· Mellon Steering Committee (chair)

· Assessment Committee (chair)

· Technology Committee (chair)

· Writing in the Disciplines Committee