Library

DEIL maintains an ESL Curriculum Library consisting of some 2,650 book titles. It is augmented by a videotape collection in addition to subscriptions to several current journals. As one of the largest ESL instructional materials centers, this collection has been computerized so as to make it available to the World Wide Web. In addition, DEIL students have access to the University of Illinois Library system network, the 3rd largest university library in the U.S. and 12th largest in the world.

Classroom Research Lab (FLB G52)

The Classroom Research Lab (located in FLB G52) is a state of the art research facility that enables classroom researchers to study small group work in a networked classroom. The facilities include 16 networked computer stations arranged in 4 “pods” of four students each. In addition, the instructor has a separate computer station which is connected to a ceiling-mounted LCD projector for Powerpoint presentations. This computer is also equipped with video and audio facilities. Finally, the room is equipped with six permanently installed digital video cameras. These cameras enable researchers to record whole class and/or small group interactions at each pod, as well as Powerpoint and other presentations at the front of the class. A seventh pedagogical camera is available for use by the instructor to record students’ presentations as a means of providing them with empirically-based feedback on their performance. For further information, see the Photos and Technical Specifications.

Computer Support

DEIL students, staff and faculty have access to the wide variety of technology support services on campus, including specific resources for learning and instruction such as web support, technology-equipped classrooms, IT workshops and department-specific assistance for using technology in classes.