Content-Based Instruction

I am a proponent of CBI, which is a proficiency-oriented teaching methodology that integrates content and language learning through the use of authentic materials. In particular, I am interested in the use of audiovisual resources to facilitate language development.

Here are some (mostly digital) projects I’ve directed, curated, or otherwise been involved with. Clicking on an image will open the site in a separate window. Each of these sites is a Creative Commons Licensed Open Educational Resource.

Images of videos on the site
LAAL Videoteca- A curated audiovisual library of Spanish-language videos organized by topic
Screenshots of videos for Medical Spanish
Español Médico- Similar in concept to LAAL Videoteca but with videos for Medical Spanish
Screenshot of a video
Spanish Video Index- The collaborative UT Austin project that sparked my interest in creating digital content
***In development*** “Negotiating a Rainforest’s Ransom: Ecuador 2007-2013”, a Reacting to the Past game. Contact me at lain.steph@ucsc.edu for the prototype version in Spanish or English