Instructional Technologies

Instructional Technologies 7/2013

Teaching ESOL with Technology

Instructional Technologies

Instructional Technologies 7/2013

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