let your imagination go wild! an interactive call lesson by masaharu kariya and paul seefeldt
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Let your imagination go wild!
An Interactive CALL LessonAn Interactive CALL Lesson
byby
Masaharu Kariya and Paul Masaharu Kariya and Paul SeefeldtSeefeldt
Description of ClassDescription of Class
Language proficiency level – Intermediate Type of class-ESLPrevious computer work – Email, Introduction to WWW.Class Size – 10-12 studentsAge – 18-20 years.Native language background – Mixed.Recent Work •Summarizing•Finding the main idea
Class needs or goals – to develop the ability to think creatively and flexibly, putting thoughts into words and summarizing.
MaterialsMaterials
Computer needs (software, hardware): • Computer terminal for each student, • Email and Internet access• Projection equipment.
Other classroom materials needed• White board and markers.• Magazine Advertisements.
ObjectivesObjectives
Language objectives• Activation of relevant background knowledge. Development of imagination and flexible thinking. Ability to communicate effectively in writing with other
students. Ability to summarize.
Computer literacy objectives Proficiency in the use of email. Ability to participate in a discussion forum on the
WWW.
Pre-computer ActivitiesPre-computer Activities
Introduction of the lesson and its purpose.
Presentation of a sample of an advertisement and discussion.
Semantic map of magazine advertisement elements.
Presentation of the Presentation of the LessonLesson
Demonstration of necessary computer skills.
Review of email process (addressing, composing, posting).
Accessing web page (Use of browser, Finding web page).
How to post and read messages in a Discussion Forum.
Student PracticeStudent Practice
Students are paired off. Students access a web page on which there is
an advertisement without its text. Students exchange opinions about the
advertisement with their partners by email. Each pair develops its own copy for the
advertisement (name of product, copy, slogan etc.)
Each pair posts its copy and description to the Discussion Forum
Follow-up ActivitiesFollow-up Activities
Compare original advertisement with copy to student-produced copy.
An ad without its copy
An ad with its copy
Closing
Potential problems Varying levels of computer literacy amongst students. Varying degrees of ability to express themselves in
writing. Plan dependent on good overall participation from
students. Technical difficulties with equipment and/or Internet
access.
Evaluation of students’ learning Observation of their interaction with each other and
computer environment. Examination of the copy which they have produced.