Designing E-Texts To Foster Independent Learning
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Designing E-Texts To Foster Independent Learning
JALT Conference - 2011Brian J English Ph.D. Associate ProfessorTama University School of Global StudiesFujisawa, Japan
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USING A TEXTBOOK CAN BE LIKE TRYING TO FIT A SQUARE PEG INTO A ROUND HOLE
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What are E-Texts?
AdjustableAvailableAssortedActivatingAdvantageous
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Idea Generating Activating and Constructing Content SchemaShort ReadingsPicturesVideosSongs
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Inductive Learning Language acquisition
Computer literacy
Content
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Motivation MotivationVariety of media increases attention spans and motivation
Fosters intrinsic motivation
Encourages Individual Learning
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Target a Variety of Learning Styles
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Designing E-TextsObjectives first
Decide on a focus or theme for each unit
Find user-friendly, reliable websites
Sites that foster independent learning
Check websites before teaching
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How about an example or two?..\..\etextpres\courses.htm
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Advantages of Using On-line MaterialsRECAPEncourage Learner Autonomy
Easily adjustable
Easily accessible
Activating
Use an assortment of material texts
Target a variety of Learning Styles
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCEShttp://www.brianenglish.net/courses.htm http://www.brianenglish.net/writing.htm
http://collegewriting.info/
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