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Evelyn IzquierdoEvelyn IzquierdoICT in ELT course facilitatorICT in ELT course facilitator

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UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE VENEZUELAFACULTAD DE HUMANIDADES Y EDUCACIÓN

MAESTRÍA EN INGLÉS COMO LENGUA EXTRANJERA

Nov. 24, 2009


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Introducing Web-based lessonsIntroducing Web-based lessons Definition Definition Steps to create Web-based lessonsSteps to create Web-based lessons Web-based lesson samplesWeb-based lesson samples

Introducing e-portfoliosIntroducing e-portfolios DefinitionDefinition Exploring some e-portfoliosExploring some e-portfolios Step to create an e-portfolioStep to create an e-portfolio E-portfolios samplesE-portfolios samples

Design a web-based lesson and/or an e-portfolioDesign a web-based lesson and/or an e-portfolio


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……simply a lesson that in some way simply a lesson that in some way incorporates a Web site or many Web sites. incorporates a Web site or many Web sites. A Web-based lesson can be conducted A Web-based lesson can be conducted entirely online or it can be a traditional entirely online or it can be a traditional classroom lesson with an online classroom lesson with an online component…It can be used in a lesson for a component…It can be used in a lesson for a variety of purposes, including research, variety of purposes, including research, reading, writing, publishing, communication reading, writing, publishing, communication and collaboration with teachers and learners and collaboration with teachers and learners around the world. (World Education Literacy around the world. (World Education Literacy Division, 2005)Division, 2005)


AdvantagesAdvantagesWeb-based lessons:Web-based lessons:

Are more interactive, dynamic and interesting.Are more interactive, dynamic and interesting. Develop creativity.Develop creativity. Promote original activities.Promote original activities. Promote critical thinking.Promote critical thinking. Promote digital skills development.Promote digital skills development. Provide opportunities for all learning styles.Provide opportunities for all learning styles. Fit to any target language level and students’ age.Fit to any target language level and students’ age. Improve teacher-student and student-student Improve teacher-student and student-student

interaction. interaction. Promote collaboration.Promote collaboration. Are very useful for language learners since they Are very useful for language learners since they

are exposed to a variety of formats, images, video, are exposed to a variety of formats, images, video, and sound.and sound.

Are a great tool for teachers. They can share their Are a great tool for teachers. They can share their course works easily.course works easily.

Can be used for multicultural exchange purposes. Can be used for multicultural exchange purposes.


What does a Web-based lesson plan include?What does a Web-based lesson plan include?

Date: Date: Teacher: Teacher: Class/Level: Class/Level: Topic: Topic: Objectives (Learning Goals): Objectives (Learning Goals): Web sites used Web sites used Name of Web site 1: Name of Web site 1: URL: URL: Rationale for selecting this site: Rationale for selecting this site: Name of Web site 2: Name of Web site 2: URL: URL: Rationale for selecting this site: Rationale for selecting this site: Other Materials: Other Materials: Teacher Preparation: Teacher Preparation: Steps for Learners: Steps for Learners: Description of pre-computer/classroom activities (preparation) Description of pre-computer/classroom activities (preparation) Description of computer/online activities Description of computer/online activities Description of follow-up activitiesDescription of follow-up activities

Source: http://tech.worlded.org/docs/surfing/section5.htm


Some web-based lesson samplesSome web-based lesson samples

http://blogbasedlessonsample.blogspot.com/http://blogbasedlessonsample.blogspot.com/ http://bblep09tasks.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-prhttp://bblep09tasks.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-pr

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http://lifeslittlechores.blogspot.com/http://lifeslittlechores.blogspot.com/ http://bblep09-dinosaurs.blogspot.com/http://bblep09-dinosaurs.blogspot.com/ http://elenargywebbasedlesson.blogspot.com/http://elenargywebbasedlesson.blogspot.com/ http://fraudrph.blogspot.com/2009/02/bienvenue-http://fraudrph.blogspot.com/2009/02/bienvenue-

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What is an e-portfolio?What is an e-portfolio?

This image belongs to Helen Barrett, 2007. See the original image in context.


An e-portfolio is…An e-portfolio is…

““… … a purposeful collection of information and digital artifacts that a purposeful collection of information and digital artifacts that demonstrates development or evidences learning outcomes, skills or demonstrates development or evidences learning outcomes, skills or competencies. The process of producing an ePortfolio (writing, typing, competencies. The process of producing an ePortfolio (writing, typing, recording etc.) usually requires the synthesis of ideas, reflection on recording etc.) usually requires the synthesis of ideas, reflection on achievements, self-awareness and forward planning; with the potential for achievements, self-awareness and forward planning; with the potential for educational, developmental or other benefits. Specific types of ePortfolios educational, developmental or other benefits. Specific types of ePortfolios can be defined in part by their purpose (such as presentation, application, can be defined in part by their purpose (such as presentation, application, reflection, assessment and personal development planning), pedagogic reflection, assessment and personal development planning), pedagogic design, level of structure (intrinsic or extrinsic), duration (episodic or life-design, level of structure (intrinsic or extrinsic), duration (episodic or life-long) and other factors.“ (Newcastle University, 2008) long) and other factors.“ (Newcastle University, 2008)


AdvantagesAdvantages

E-portfolios are excellent for:E-portfolios are excellent for: EFL teaching and learning.EFL teaching and learning. Fostering content.Fostering content. Developing creativity.Developing creativity. Increasing students' motivation. Increasing students' motivation. Working collaboratively. Working collaboratively. Promoting and developing group work. Promoting and developing group work. Integrating ICT into the traditional f2f classroom.Integrating ICT into the traditional f2f classroom. Developing tech skills. Developing tech skills.


e-Portfolios for K-12e-Portfolios for K-12by Helen Barrett, 2009by Helen Barrett, 2009


e-Portfolios for higher educatione-Portfolios for higher education by Helen Barrett, 2009by Helen Barrett, 2009


Important points to consider…Important points to consider…

PurposePurpose. . Decide on the purpose for the portfolio. What are you trying to show with this Decide on the purpose for the portfolio. What are you trying to show with this portfolio? Are there outcomes, goals, or standards that are being demonstrated with this portfolio? Are there outcomes, goals, or standards that are being demonstrated with this portfolio?portfolio?

Collection/Classification.Collection/Classification. What artifacts will you include in your portfolio? How will you What artifacts will you include in your portfolio? How will you classify these entries?classify these entries?

ReflectionReflection. . Reflection is the heart and soul of a portfolio.Reflection is the heart and soul of a portfolio. Reflection provides the rationale for Reflection provides the rationale for why these artifacts represent achievement of a particular outcome, goal or standard. Blog entries why these artifacts represent achievement of a particular outcome, goal or standard. Blog entries provide an opportunity for reflection "in the present tense" or "reflection in action."provide an opportunity for reflection "in the present tense" or "reflection in action."

CConnection/Interaction/Dialogue/Feedbackonnection/Interaction/Dialogue/Feedback. . This stage provides an opportunity for This stage provides an opportunity for interaction and feedback on the work posted in the portfolio.interaction and feedback on the work posted in the portfolio. This is where the power of Web This is where the power of Web 2.0 interactive tools becomes apparent. 2.0 interactive tools becomes apparent.

SSummative Reflection/Selection/Evaluation.ummative Reflection/Selection/Evaluation. At the end of a course (or program), At the end of a course (or program), students students would write a reflection that looks back over the course (or program) and provides a meta-would write a reflection that looks back over the course (or program) and provides a meta-analysis of the learning experience as represented in the reflections stored in the blog analysis of the learning experience as represented in the reflections stored in the blog entries.entries.

Presentation/PublishingPresentation/Publishing. . The portfolio developer decides what parts of the portfolio are to The portfolio developer decides what parts of the portfolio are to be made public. be made public.

By Hellen Barrett


What is the structure?What is the structure?By Evelyn IzquierdoBy Evelyn Izquierdo

Source: Source: http://annualcourse2007-2008.wetpaint.com/http://annualcourse2007-2008.wetpaint.com/

1. Welcome message: A general welcome message to your students and online visitors.

2. About us: A brief description about your students and yourself as a teacher. Ss’ short bios might be included and a photo, if authorized.

3. The project: A brief description of what the e-portfolio is all about.3.1 Objective (s): What is expected at doing the e-portfolio.3.2 Audience. Students, other teachers and all people who will read the e-portfolio3.3 Steps: Every single step students have to follow in order to develop the e-portfolio, including their reflection on the work done.3.4 Schedule: Content and activities to be posted per week.3.5 Structure: Design pattern students should follow for their class work. If you design a group e-portfolio, you should add a page for each Team and team members.

4. E-portfolio (s): A collection of different woks done by the students.5. Evaluation: Quantitative and/or qualitative, rubrics6. Resources: Link to your web-based lesson and the websites to be visited and a

forum for questions, doubts, and reflections.7. Visitor’s page (optional): A page for visitors to leave their comments on your

students’ work.


What tools to be used?What tools to be used?

More tools: http://electronicportfolios.org/web20portfolios.html


Some e-portfolio samplesSome e-portfolio samples

http://annualcourse2007-2008.wetpaint.com/?t=anonhttp://annualcourse2007-2008.wetpaint.com/?t=anon http://areastudiesfirstyear.blogspot.com/http://areastudiesfirstyear.blogspot.com/ http://eportfoliosamplebblep09.blogspot.com/http://eportfoliosamplebblep09.blogspot.com/ There are many samples provided by Hellen Barrett (2009). See the There are many samples provided by Hellen Barrett (2009). See the

references at the end of the ppt.references at the end of the ppt.


ReferencesReferences•Barret, H. (2009a) Official Website http://electronicportfolios.org/ •Barrett, H. (2009b) . Creating interactive ePortfolios with Wordpress and Google sites. http://electronicportfolios.com/blogmodels/index.html•Barrett, H. (2009c) E-portfolios for learning. http://electronicportfolios.org/blog/ •EVO sessions (2009). Blog-based lessons and e-portfolios. http://bblep09weeklytasks.blogspot.com/ •Izquierdo, E (2007). Text typology e-portfolio.

http://annualcourse2007-2008.wetpaint.com/?t=anon •The Consultans-e (2008). Resources for e-portfolios http://www.theconsultantse.com/resources/Resources_ePortfolios.pdf •Newcastle university (2008) E-portfolios. Newcastle university (2008) E-portfolios. http://www.eportfolios.ac.uk/?pid=174•World Education Literacy Division. (2005) Web-based lessons.http://tech.worlded.org/docs/surfing/section5.htm•Images:

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