FAQ - Pedagogical and Technological questions
Pedagogical Questions
1. Are there basic principles that need to be followed?
2. Does the use of Cultura imply many changes in the way I teach and structure my class?
3. At what language level should I use Cultura?
4. How does the study of language fit into Cultura?
5. When is the native language used? When is the foreign language used?
6. What is my role as a teacher?
7. How much do I need to know about the foreign culture?
8. How do I use classroom time?
9. How much preparation does it require on my part?
10. How long do I need to use Cultura?
11. How often do I use Cultura?
12. What is the role of the partner?
13. How do I find a partner?
14. Can I use Cultura without a partner?
Technological Questions
1. If I set up a Cultura exchange, will the exchange be hosted at MIT?
2. Where do I find the Cultura Exchange Tool?
3. What does the Cultura Exchange Tool do?
4. Is there any cost associated to using the Cultura Exchange Tool?
5. Discussion forums are already available at my institution; do I still need the Tool?
6. Is there an advantage to using the Cultura Tool Forums?
7. I am not sure how much technology support is available to my partner; can we still have a Cultura exchange?
8. Since the answers to the questionnaires and the forums are online, I am concerned about my students’ privacy.
9. How much technology support do I need at my institution to use Cultura?
10. How much do I need to know to run a Cultura exchange?
11. Do I need to create my own web site to run a Cultura exchange?
12. Besides the Questionnaires, can I download the different Cultura Modules such as Newsstand, Data, Films, or Library?