Teachers try other ways to reach students: These teachers air TV lessons How well do language-learning apps work? 'It's important to recognize these resources do not take the place of quality teaching and that not all tools are designed for all types of students,' said Kara Dawson, a professor of educational technology at the University of Florida. The software can't always be adapted for students with disabilities or those who have limited access to the internet.

“How you can use language in a limited, computer-based environment is one thing,' said Howie Berman, head of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. 'But once you’re out of that environment, can you actually use the language in a real-world setting?”Īcademic researchers applauded the companies as well but said their programs weren't a blanket solution. Language education experts praised the companies for providing free resources with no strings attached. But they're concerned an increased reliance on software in lieu of real teachers – in virtual or traditional settings – could check the box for proficiency without giving students all the tools to read, write and understand a new language. doing their school work from home, the global language & literacy company, Rosetta Stone, is stepping up to help provide those work-from-home parents some relief,' the company announced in press materials after it dropped subscription fees for students. 'In light of the current COVID-19 situation leaving millions of kids across the U.S.

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