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Teaching ESOL with Technology
Instructional Technologies
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Setting up communication (1) Wiki
Course wiki http://instek.pbworks.com
Wiki activities are required
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Getting to know our class wiki
What is a wiki? Log in with your wiki ID and password. Read the course introduction on Frontpage. Leave a comment ( question/ suggestion /
remark) Browse wiki content
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Getting to know our class wiki
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Activity 1: Getting to know each other
Go to Wk1_2 Introduction/ In-class Activities/ Act1_Wiki and follow the instruction
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Setting up communication (2) Nicenet
Go to http://nicenet.org
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Key in 3347238X22
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Fill in your username
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Finished
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First things first:
Respect yourself, respect others Ask for clarification if you are not sure about my
instruction BUT During hand-on activities, try to tackle problems
by yourself OR ask a friend for help Refrain from asking the instructor to come to
your computer
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First things first:
Complete all in-class activities and homework as they are part of assessment plan.
Communication: - Among users: Nicenet - Instructor-users: Nicenet or email - User- Instructor: Email - Urgencies: Phone / SMS
Assessments
Both formative and summative assessments are used throughout the course.
Wiki and homework: ( 20% total grade) One mid-term ( 20% total grade) Week 6 One final ( 60% total grade) Week 11
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Requirements
Basic computer skills ( using word-processing/ presentation /internet browsing programs).
Reasonable presentation and collaboration skills. An active email account for each participant. A personal laptop computer is an advantage. Permanent access to the internet ( both inside
and outside the classroom). Attendance: Minimum 80% of class time.
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Break timePls come back at
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Activity 2: Discussion
Work in groups of 6 Share your ideas about the following:
1. What is/are Instructional Technologies ( as a course name or as specific tools)2. What are challenges ESL teachers may face when using IT?
Under Week 1_2 Introduction/ In-class Activities/Act2_IT create a page named GroupX_Act2_Wk1 and write your group opinions.
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Course syllabus (I)Unit Details Week
Introduction Understanding Instruction TechnologyUnderstanding basic hardwareIdentifying file formatsIdentifying your needsSetting up communication and workspace
1, 2
Teaching with the Three Basic Tools
Using Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Presentation programs
3,4,5,6
Identifying and Collection Resources
Using search engines Using file-sharing and file-hosting servicesDownloading internet resourcesImporting video and audio data
7
Editting and Customizing Resources (I)
Using text-editing programs( PDF and .doc/.docx formats)MIDTERM
8
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Course syllabus (II)
Editting and Customizing Resources (II)
Using photo-editing, audio-editing and video editing programs
9
Creating Teaching Products (II)
Creating products in various formatsCreating quizzes and e-learning packages
10
Wrapping up Wrapping upFINAL TEST
11
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Next week preview
Identifying basic computer hardware Exploring ways to connect different devices using
common interfaces Identifying file formats and file format conversion
tools Discussing Basic IT troubleshootings
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Homework
1. Get your portrait photo file ready for next week’s class ( notes: photo should be less than 200KB in size).
2. Read section 2.3 from Textbook1. In a paragraph of not more than 100 words, give a summaryof the reading. Record your work in Homework Week1/Reading Week1 under comments
3. Write Week 1 journal. A few words will do.
Instructional Technologies 7/2013
Instructional Technologies 7/2013