The Joint Language University Critical Language Resources for the US Government Community The Joint Language University Core Competencies … Catalog and Resources Centralized, coordinated repository of language and culture materials Personal Accounts Single sign-on NOT tied to current assignment Usage metrics Global Availability Web, Mobile, Downloads, and CDs The Joint Language University Why use the JLU ??? What is JLU used for? Independent Study Target Knowledge Deployment Preparation PCS Readiness DLPT Preparation I WANT YOU …TO MAX OUT YOUR FLPP The Joint Language University Aiding Humanitarian Efforts … The JLU Coordinated Response Acquire Resources Identify & compile existing public resources Negotiate with vendors to expand material offerings Engage 1st Responders FaceBook Unit PR representatives AKO, DKO, NKO, APAN The Joint Language University What’s in the JLU ??? Materials from across the DoD and Federal Communities SOFTS Open Seats Assessment Objects Learning Objects Countries in Perspective (CIP) DLI Basic Courses World In Views (WIV) Language Survival Kits (LSK) Weekly Training Events (WTE) 200 Hour SOCOM Familiarizations Operational & Cultural Awareness Training (OCAT) The Joint Language University Instructor Led Training … Direct advertising of available SOFTS courses Open Seats Only DOD users only Real-Time Virtual Classroom The Joint Language University Assessment Objects … Preparing you for the DLPT5 Skills Listening Reading Structure Multiple Choice Constructed Response The Joint Language University Learning Objects … The Joint Language University Collaborate with others … The Joint Language University Access Language Resources … The Joint Language University Share resources with others … The Joint Language University How to get started … The Joint Language University FY 2011 Efforts JLU2Go - Mobile Tools Taking training content Mobile SMS content services Podcasts Dedicated mobile language resource platform …