| Dr. Robert Fischer |
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Mailing address: Texas State University
Robert Fischer received his Ph.D. from the
Pennsylvania State University
in 1975. He has spent his entire academic career at
Texas State University where he is now Professor of French and Linguistics.
He has been Chair of the Department of Modern Languages since 1984. He
has published in the areas of Applied Linguistics and foreign language
technology. His area of focus is the development and use of authoring systems
in Computer-Assisted Language Learning. He has conducted over 50 workshops
on the Libra authoring system.
He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Computer-Assisted
Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO), www.calico.org,
an international organization devoted to the use of technology in foreign
language learning and teaching.
Recent Publications Fischer, R., & Farris, M. (2001). Gemini Reference Manual. San Marcos, TX: Texas State University. Fischer, R. (1999). The Libra multimedia authoring environment and CALL multimedia courseware. CALICO Journal, 17(1), 59-82. Fischer, R. (1999). Computer applications and research agendas: Another dimension in professional advancement. CALICO Journal, 16(4), 559-571. Fischer, R. (Ed.). (1997). Technology for Language Learning: Faculty Authored Libra Courseware. San Marcos, TX: Southwest Texas State University Press. Fischer, R. & Lyman-Hager, M. (1997). Le Système-auteur Libra pour applications multimédia pour Macintosh et Windows. Le Journal du Multimédia, 19, 12-15. Burston, J., & Fischer, R. (1996). A panel discussion on multimedia/hypermedia authoring systems: Design and use. In F. L. Borchardt, et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium 1996 annual symposium: Distance learning (pp. 42-65). Durham, NC: Duke University Press. Laird, E., & Fischer, R. (1995). Pèlerin de Prusse on the Astrolabe: Text and Translation of His‘Practique de astralabe‘ (Medieval & Renaissance Texts & Studies, vol. 127). Binghamton, NY: Center for Medieval & Early Renaissance Studies. Fischer, R., & Farris, M. (1995). The instructional basis of Libra. The IALL Journal of Language Learning Technologies, 28, 15-46. Fischer, R. (1995). Faculty authoring of multimedia lessons: Libra lessons for La Marée et ses secrets. French Review, 68, 549-559. Fischer, R. (1994). LIBRA-egy interaktív video szerzói rendszer: tervezés és értékelés [Libra -an interactive video authoring system: Design and evaluation]. In I. Kecskés & P. Tünde (Eds.), Modern Technika A Nyelvoktatás Szolgálatában (pp. 9-27). Budapest, Hungary: Felsóoktatási Koordinációs Iroda. Fischer, R., Farris, M., Champion, J., & McCoy,
I. (1993). Libra: Reference Manual. San Marcos, TX: Southwest Texas
State University.
Recent Grants Fischer, R. (2002). French or Foe: Implementation of a series of multimedia reading applications. Academic Computing Committee Grant, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX (30,920). Fischer, R. (1997-99). CALICO transition assistance, OfficerÃs Grant. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, ($50,000). Fischer, R. (1997-2000). Foreign language reading in the digital age: The Gemini computer authoring system and multimedia reading programs. International Research and Studies, ($385,000). Fischer, R. (1994-97). Dissemination of the Libra multimedia authoring system. Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, ($225,000). Fischer, R. (1990-93). Interactive video listening
comprehension in foreign language instruction. Fund for the Improvement
of Postsecondary Education, ($265,000).
Recent Invited Presentations Fischer, R. (1999). LÃApport de la technologie à lÃenseignement des langues étrangères. Centre de Linguistique Appliquée, Université de Franche Comté, Besançon, France. Fischer, R. (1999). The Libra multimedia authoring system. University of Essen, Essen, Germany. Fischer, R. (1999). CALL, the profession, and authoring
systems. Project 2001, Center for Educational Technology, Middlebury College,
Middlebury, VT.
Recent Presentations Fischer, R. (2002). Authoring multimedia materials and tracking the results of their use. CALL 2002, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. Fischer, R. (2002). Ils sont fous, ces FranÁais: A multimedia reading application. EUROCALL 2002, University of Jyv”skyl”, Jyv”skyl”, Finland. Fischer, R. (2001). Inductive and deductive learning in technological environments. Center for Educational Technology, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT. Fischer, R. (2001). Consulting services: Who needs them (panel discussion). IALL Biennial Conference, Rice University, Houston, TX. Fischer, R. (2001). Gemini and multimedia authoring. IALL Biennial Conference, Rice University, Houston, TX. Fischer, R. (2001). Noncommercial authoring systems: Design and use (panel discussion). CALICO 2001, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Fischer, R., & Farris, M. (2001). Libra becomes Gemini. CALICO 2001, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Fischer, R. (2001). Technology: Tool or Method. Satellite teleconference funded by Culpeper Foundation and Rockefeller Brothers Foundation, organizer Washington and Lee University, uplinked from Duke University, Durham, NC. Fischer, R. (2000). Locus of control and achievement in multimedia CALL. EUROCALL 2000, University of Abertay Dundee, Scotland. Fischer, R. (2000). Authoring systems as a research tool in foreign language acquisition studies. FLEAT IV, Kobe, Japan. Fischer, R, et al. (2000). The MLA's draft guidelines for evaluating work with digital media in the modern languages. CALICO 2000, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Fischer, R. (2000). Do students actually do what they say they do? Georgetown University Roundtable on Languages and Linguistics, Washington, DC. Fischer, R. (2000). Courseware design: A recurring cycle of design, implementation, evaluation, and re-design. SOCALL 2000, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. Fischer, R. (2000). Satellite teleconference on the Internet and foreign/second language instruction. McGraw-Hill, California State University, Long Beach, CA. Fischer, R. (2000). Research models in computer-assisted language learning. Language Acquisition Resource Center, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA. Fischer, R. (1999). Student control and student learning. EUROCALL 1999, University of Franche ComtÈ, BesanÁon, France. Fischer, R. (1999). To click or not to click: Locus of control in multimedia CALL. Exeter CALL '99, University of Exeter, England. Fischer, R. (1999). Authoring systems and multimedia instructional design. IALL Biennial Conference, University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Fischer, R. (1999). Multimedia authoring. Ohio Foreign Language Association Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH. Fischer, R. (1999). L'Apport de la technologie ý l¼enseignement des langues ÈtrangËres.¾ Centre de Linguistique AppliquÈe, UniversitÈ de Franche ComtÈ,, BesanÁon, France. Fischer, R. (1999). The Libra Multimedia Authoring System. University of Essen, Essen, Germany. Fischer, R. (1999). CALL, the profession, and authoring systems. Project 2001, Center for Educational Technology, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT. Fischer, R. (1998). L¼Appui de la technologie au service de l¼enseignement du franÁais langue ÈtrangËre. Central Texas American Association of Teachers of French, Corpus Christi, TX. Fischer, R. (1997). Curricular goals and integrated program design. South Central Modern Language Association, Dallas, TX. Fischer, R. (1997). Students' use of listening comprehension strategies in multimedia applications. FLEAT III, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada. Fischer, R. (1997). Multimedia authoring for foreign language faculty: The Libra authoring system. Association for Computing in the Humanities and the Association for Literary and Linguistic Computing, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Fischer, R. (1996). Technology, multimedia and pedagogy: A rationale for instructional design. South Central Modern Language Association, San Antonio, TX. Fischer, R. (1996). The use of technology in foreign language teaching: Making the case for cooperation. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Philadelphia, PA. Fischer, R. (1996). The Libra multimedia authoring system. Computer Assisted Language Learning and Instruction Consortium, CALICO '96 International Symposium, Albuquerque, NM. Fischer, R. (1995). Technology and the teaching of foreign languages. National Project Director¼s Meeting, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, Washington, D.C. Fischer, R. (1995). Multimedia programs for French in Action. American Association of Teachers of French Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Fischer, R. (1995). Courseware integration and curricular sequencing: A case study from French in Action. Computer Assisted Language Learning and Instruction Consortium, CALICO å95 International Symposium, Middlebury, VT. Fischer, R. (1995). Listen and read: Libra courseware for French in Action. International Association of Learning Laboratories, IALL '95, South Bend, IN. Fischer, R. (1995). Libra: An Authoring Tool for the Macintosh to Create Multimedia Programs. Interactive Television Conference '95, Palais des CongrËs, Paris, France (1995). Fischer, R. (1994). Multimedia for listening and reading: Authoring foreign language learning materials with Libra. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Atlanta, GA. Fischer, R. (1994). Libra's authoring tools for multimedia programs. Southwest Association for Language and Technology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. Fischer, R. (1994). Instructional/pedagogical congruency in CALL/IAV CALICO '94 International Symposium, Flagstaff, AZ. Fischer, R. (1993). Evaluating classroom technologies. National Project Director's Meeting, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, Washington, D.C. Fischer, R. (1993). From pedagogical theory to instructional practice: Interactive video for foreign language learners. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, San Antonio, TX. Fischer, R. (1993). A discourse processing view of foreign language listening comprehension. South Central Modern Language Association, Austin, TX. Fischer, R. (1993). The effectiveness of interactive video programs in the French classroom. CALICO '93 International Symposium, Williamsburg, VA. Fischer, R. (1992). Interactive video in foreign language instruction. National Project Director's Meeting, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, Washington, D.C. Fischer, R., Champion, J., & McCoy, I. (1992). Listening comprehension and interactive video authoring on the Macintosh. CALICO '92 International Symposium, Monterey, CA. Fischer, R., & Champion, J. (1991). The theoretical base and practical issues in the design of interactive video listening comprehension materials. South Central Modern Language Association, Fort Worth, TX. Fischer, R., Champion, J., & Farris, M. (1991). The HyperCard authoring environment for foreign language interactive video programs. South Central Association of Learning Laboratories. Fischer, R., Champion, J. & Farris, M. (1991). Interactive video authoring system for foreign language instruction. CALICO '91 International Symposium, Atlanta, GA. Fischer, R. (1990). Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Foreign Language Teachers. South Central Modern Language Association, San Antonio, TX.
Recent Workshops (selected) Fischer, R. (2002). Publishing in the field of CALL. Computer Assisted Language Learning and Instruction Consortium, CALICO 2002 International Symposium, University of California, Davis, CA. Fischer, R. (2001). Gemini authoring seminar, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. Fischer, R. (2001). Digital authoring, Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Fischer, R., & Farris, M. (2000). The Gemini authoring system for Macintosh. Computer Assisted Language Learning and Instruction Consortium, CALICO 2000 International Symposium, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Fischer, R. (1999). Libra 2.0 Authoring Workshop. Skidmore College. Fischer, R. (1998). Libra 2.0 computer authoring workshop. The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA. Fischer, Robert, Farris, M., & Champion, J. (1998). Libra 2.0 computer authoring workshop. San Marcos, TX. Fischer, R., Farris, M., & Champion, J. (1998). Overview of Libra 2.0., Computer Assisted Language Learning and Instruction Consortium, CALICO '98 International Symposium, San Diego, CA. Fischer, R. (1998). Foreign language authoring systems. Language Acquisition Resource Center, San Diego State University, CA. Fischer, R., Farris, M., & Champion, J. (1998). Creating and integrating computer-assisted language learning. Rice University, Houston, TX. Fischer, R., Farris, M., & Champion, J. (1998). Libra authoring workshop. University of Michigan. Fischer, R., & Farris, M. (1997). Libra authoring workshop. Connecticut College, Trinity University, and Wesleyan University), CT. Fischer, R., Farris, M, & Champion, J. (1997). Libra authoring workshop. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Fischer, R., Champion, J., & Farris, M. (1997). Intermediate/advanced Libra authoring workshop. FLEAT III, University of Victoria, Vancouver, Canada. Fischer, R. (1996). Beginning with the Libra multimedia authoring system. San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA. Fischer, R., Farris, M., & Champion, J. (1996). Short course on Libra multimedia authoring. Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland. Fischer, R., Farris, M., & Champion, J. (1996). Advanced-level Libra. multimedia authoring workshop, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Fischer, R., & Farris, M. (1996). Beginning-level Libra multimedia authoring workshop. Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. Fischer, R., Farris, M., & Champion, J. (1996). Beginning-level multimedia authoring with Libra. CALICO '96 Pre-Conference Workshop, Computer Assisted Language Learning and Instruction Consortium, CALICO å96 International Symposium, Albuquerque, NM. Fischer, R., Farris, M., & Champion, J. (1996). Beginning-level Libra multimedia authoring workshop. University of Houston, Houston, TX. Fischer, R., Farris, M., & Champion, J. (1995). Authoring with Libra. University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. Fischer, R. (1995). Authoring Multimedia Programs on the Macintosh with Libra. IALL '95, Notre Dame, Indiana. Fischer, R., Farris, M., & Champion, J. (1995). Authoring with Libra. University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI. Fischer, R. (1994). Teaching listening and reading comprehension. Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA. Fischer, R., Farris, M., & Jones, L. (1994).Integrating Technology into Language Curricula with Libra. Language Acquisition Resource Center, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA. Fischer, R. (1994). Multimedia foreign language authoring workshop. Austin Independent School District, Austin, TX. Fischer, Robert. "Using the Libra Authoring System to Develop Interactive Video Lessons on the Macintosh." Louisiana Foreign Language Teachers' Association, Lafayette, Louisiana (1994). Fischer, R., Farris, M., & Champion, J. (1993). The Libra interactive video authoring system for the Macintosh. US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. |
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