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Developing and using online ESL (EAL) curriculumAmber McLeod, M.Ed., TESL, B.Sc.
Joyce Martens, M.A. TESL/TEFL,
Karen Rauser, M.A. TESOL, B.A. Ling
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST QUESTION ABOUT DEVELOPING AND TEACHING ONLINE ESL?
Please write your question on the paper provided (write BIG!)
The JourneyPart 1 - Questions and Concerns
Part 2 - The Process
Part 3 - Challenges and
Benefits
Part 4 - Take-aways
Part 1 - Questions and Concerns
Let's take a look at our questions:
o What is the role of the Teacher in online learning?
o Based on what we know about the ways that ELL's acquire language, is online learning an effective tool for language learning?
Part 2 - The Process
STEP 1: Where do we start?
STEP 2: Choosing an LMS
STEP 3: Transformation
STEP 1: Where do we start?
Start with a reference point to keep you focused on meeting the objectives.
CLB CEFR ACTFL Exam prep
(IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Certificates)
Benchmarks and
Outcomes
STEP 2: Choosing an LMS
LMS = Learning Management System
Blackboard? Desire to Learn? Moodle?
Blackboard: http://ondemand.blackboard.com/r9/index.htm
D2L: http://www.desire2learn.com/products/learning-suite/
TIPS: o know what support programs you need
(java, flash) o have technical support!!
Moodle- marking
Blackboard- building course content
Desire to Learn- inserting info
STEP 3: Transformation
Transform language learning concepts and techniques from the classroom to an online environment.
o prior knowledge
o teaching vs testing
o repetition & practice
STEP 3: Transformation
eslcourses.ca
Techniques available online:
• types of activities
• question types
• pronunciation practice
• instant feedback
• monitoring student progress
Other Web 2.0 Tools for ELL
• Google docs
• e-clicker (available on the App store for a price!)
• Voice blogs (many LMS systems have these!)
• Skype
• Elluminate
• iPads
• iPhones
• http://nathanhall.posterous.com
Part 3: Challenges & BenefitsChallenges:
• f2f interaction - motivation
• cheating and control
• technical issues- training and support
• teachable moments
• time consuming 20:1 (1 lesson =4 hours of online activity)
Benefits
• millenium students
• support tool
• monitoring/grading
• autonomous learning
• instant feedback
• any place, any pace, any time
Part 4: Take Aways
• wave of online education is here
• teacher's role is vital!
• blended learning
• provide technical training and support
• step out and get your feet wet!