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MYLO – A New Approach to Language Learning?

January 15th, 2010 admin No comments
Could open ended group MYLO projects help address the decline of language learning in the UK?  This could well be the way forward and help address the lack of motivation for languages I have witnessed firsthand.  Watch this space…

BETT and MYLO – Edtech Central!

January 8th, 2010 admin No comments

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The world’s largest educational technology event takes place next week from the 13-16 Jan at the London Olympia.  There’ll be a rich plethora of Edtech talks, innovations, stalls and more.  Register on their site and follow updates on twitter @bett2010

In relation to Modern Foreign languages, of particular interest will be the unveiling of parts of the MYLO project by Joe Dale. MYLO is a government funded project that encourages young learners (initially Key Stage 3) to learn languages through a wide range of online activities, such as designing an international football kit or producing a TV advert.