ACEenglish connectivist

Active Communicative Engaging

connectivist learning

Lisa Wood

Module 1

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ACEenglish

Module 1

Lisa Wood 2015

ACEenglish Module 1 by Lisa Wood is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non

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CONTENTS

Unit 1 Getting started

Unit 2 Getting to know you

Unit 3 Around the world in 14 days…

Unit 4 Self assessment questionnaire

Personal action plan

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UNIT 1 GETTING STARTED

1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................page 5

1.1.1 Objectives

1.1.2 A guide to your course

1.2 The benefits of online learning………………………………………...…………..page 8

1.3 Tips for online learning…………………………………………………….……….page 9

1.4 What kind of learner are you? ………………………...………………………….page 10

1.4.1 Different learning styles

1.4.2 Personal learning styles

1.4.3 What I have learnt…

1.4.4 Language focus: Talking about how often we do something

1.5 Hopes and expectations……………………………………………………..…..page 16

Worksheets …………………………………………………………………..………….....page 17

Answers……………………………………………………………………………..……....page 18

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1.1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations you made a great choice, you chose to study online…

We will look at some of the benefits of learning online later, but first, welcome to your course.

I am really looking forward to meeting you all and getting started. I am here to facilitate your

learning but you are going to be the protagonist! So, let’s take a look at your objectives for

this unit.

1.1.1 OBJECTIVES

In this unit you will:

Become familar with the course layout

Discuss the benefits of online learning

Share tips for online learning

Reflect on your personal learning style

Share your hope and expectations with your peers and teacher, for this course

1.1.2 A GUIDE TO YOUR COURSE

Your course is divided into MODULES

How long is a module?

Each module is divided into UNITS and each unit takes approximately one week to

complete (this is based on 3/4 hours of study a week, but depends on individual learners.

Some of you may need less time and some of you may need more time.)

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How will I learn English?

At the beginning of each unit you will see your OBJECTIVES.

You will complete a variety of activities, individual and in pairs/groups to achieve your

objectives.

These activities will practise the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

You will use a variety multimedia to achieve your objectives.

BUT…

I’m not very confident with technology…

Don’t worry! There will always be instructions and/or a video tutorial to help you.

Where is my teacher?

I am always around. You can contact me whenever you have a question or problem and

I will reply as soon as I can. You will also have two live classes a week with me.

I can’t attend class…

It’s not a problem. You can watch the recording.

Did I achieve my objectives?

At the end of each unit you will complete a self-assessment questionnaire and discuss

your answers with your teacher. Then you will make a personal action plan for further

study…

I need more practice…

At the end of the module you will find more activites

I want to do something more challenging…

Have a look at the activities

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Learning is very personal, we all have different learning styles and preferences. Some of

us work quickly and some of us need more time, some of us love speaking, some of us

are more reluctant. Some of us like reading, others prefer writing…

Everyone is welcome here and I look forward to working with you all.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

Here are some SYMBOLS you will see in this e-book:

Listen

Read

Write

Discuss

Think

Watch

Language focus (here we look at vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation)

Tip (here you will find advice)

Help (here you will find instructions and video tutorials)

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1.2 THE BENEFITS OF ONLINE LEARNING

What are the benefits of online learning in your opinion?

Click on the link and add your ideas… The benefits of online learning1

Watch the video and compare your ideas. Are they similar? Online learning

Which are the most important for you? Can you think of anymore?

1 Padlet video tutorial

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1.3 TIPS FOR ONLINE LEARNING

In 1.2 we looked at the benefits of online learning. Online learning can be a great

experience but it is important to remember a few things…

Look at my TOP TIPS

Do you remember how to use THE IMPERATIVE in English?

Don’t procastinate!

Be proactive!

You can use the imperative form to give an order, a warning or advice

To form the imperative, use the infinitive of the verb without 'to':

"Be proactive!"

To make a negative imperative, put "do not" or "don't" before the verb:

"Don't procrastinate!"

The imperative can be used for all subjects

Look at my TOP TIPS again and continue the list with your ideas.

Use the imperative…

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1.4 WHAT KIND OF LEARNER ARE YOU?

1.4.1 Different learning styles

Learning styles group common ways that people learn. Everyone has a mix of learning

styles. Some people have a dominant learning style.

Why do I need to recognise my learning style?

If you recognise your learning style, you can choose activities that are best for you, and

you can improve the quality of your learning…

Watch this video about three different learning styles.

Is this how you learn?

Can you think of any more learning styles?

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Now read the information about different learning styles and compare with

your ideas.

Match the verbs to the learning style. Check your answers on page 18

LEARNING STYLE VERB(S)

1. linguistic

2. visual / spatial

3. bodily / kinesthetic

4. interpersonal

5. logical-mathematical

6. intrapersonal

7. musical

8. naturalistic

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Famous people and their dominant learning style…

Who are these famous people? Check your answers on page 18

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

Now you are familiar with different learning styles can you match these famous

people to their dominant learning style? Check your answers on page 18

naturalistic visual/spatial intrapersonal

bodily/kinesthetic logical/mathematical

interpersonal linguistic musical

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1.4.2 Personal learning styles.

What about YOU? What is your dominant learning style? Think about

activities you find easy/ like to do… (use the verbs on page 11 and your own

ideas)

Do the questionnaire to find out what kind of learner you are.

Do you agree with the results?

Share your results with your peers…

Record new vocabulary from the questionnaire. You will find a

worksheet on page 17 or if you are using a mobile device you can use

a note-taking app such as Evernote

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1.4.3 What I have learnt…

Look at the sentences about different learning styles. Are they true or false?

Correct the sentences which are false. Check your answers on page 19

1. A kinesthetic learner often studies alone.

2. An intrapersonal learner doesn’t often collaborate with other people.

3. A linguistic learner usually describe things well

4. A musical learner often hums, whistles or sings to themselves

5. An interpersonal learner often sets personal goals

6. A naturalistic learner is usually curious about their environment

7. A logical-mathematical learner sometimes experiments

8. A visual-spatial learner is never imaginative

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1.4.4 Language focus

Talking about how often we do something.

Look at the sentences above…

a) What do they have in common?

b) What is different?

a) They all have an adverb of frequency:

1. A kinesthetic learner often studies alone.

2. An intrapersonal learner doesn’t often collaborate with other people.

3. A linguistic learner usually describe things well

4. A musical learner often hums, whistles or sings to themselves

5. An interpersonal learner often sets personal goals

6. A naturalistic learner is usually curious about their environment

7. A logical-mathematical learner sometimes experiments

8. A visual-spatial learner is never imaginative

b) The position of the adverb:

A kinesthetic learner often studies alone (before the verb)

A visual-spatial learner is never imaginative (after the verb “to be”)

Use the verbs from page 11, vocabulary from the questionnaire on page 13 and

your own ideas to write about yourself and how often YOU do things.

E.g I don’t usually experiment but I am often imaginative and I sometimes write stories.

I never spend time studying alone…

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1.5 HOPES AND EXPECTATIONS

We all want to have a positive learning experience on this course. Your opinion is

important. Please use the questionnaire to tell me about your hopes and

expectations…

Complete the questionnaire.

Well you’re almost at the end of this unit. Complete the check list below…

DID YOU…..?

Become familiar with the course layout

Add your ideas to “The benefits of online learning” at padlet

Share your tips for online learning at Top tips

Reflect on your personal learning style

Complete the questionnaire about “hopes and expectations for this course” with your

peers and teacher

CONGRATULATIONS

You have finished UNIT 1 and you are ready for UNIT 2…

SEE YOU THERE!

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VOCABULARY

English Translation Example

to dance (verb) bailar (spanish) I dance everyday

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ANSWERS

PAGE 9 Match the verbs to the learning styles

PAGE 10 Who are these famous people?

1. Charlie Chaplin

2. Sigmund Freud

3. Charles Dickens

4. Mozart

5. Albert Einstein

6. Pablo Picasso

7. Ghandi

8. Charles Darwin

PAGE 10 Match the famous people to their dominant learning style

1. Bodily / kinesthetic

2. Intrapersonal

3. Linguistic

4. Musical

5. Logical

6. Visual / spatial

7. Interpersonal

8. Naturalistic

LEARNING STYLE VERB(S)

1. linguistic write, read

2. visual / spatial visualize, map, draw

3. bodily / kinesthetic build, dance, touch

4. interpersonal collaborate, share

5. logical-mathematical experiment, reason

6. intrapersonal reflect, study

7. musical sing, rap

8. naturalistic explore, experience

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PAGE 12 What I have learnt

1. F An intrapersonal learner often studies alone.

2. T An intrapersonal learner doesn’t often collaborate with other people.

(Interpersonal learners often collborate with others)

3. T A linguistic learner usually describe things well

4. T A musical learner often hums, whistles or sings to themselves

5. F An intrapersonal learner often sets personal goals

6. T A naturalistic learner is usually curious about their environment

7. T A logical-mathematical learner sometimes experiments

8. F A visual-spatial learner is sometimes imaginative