Debbie Ramirez ESL School of Continuing Education

Cypress CollegeJanuary, 2004

ESL Computer Learning Center

ORIENTATION

Who: All registered ESL students

What: Use of the computers, books, tapes, videos

Where: CE 10-14

When: Mon – Thurs 7:30am to 8:50pm; Fri 8am-12n

Why: To improve your English language & computer skills

How: Use your student ID card to scan upon entering and when leaving.

The Five “W’s” & One “H”

I. Computers

ClassesSoftware programsTyping practiceSelf-paced instruction

Computer Classes

• Beginning Computers (CE 10-14)

~ Fridays 10:30 am – 12:20 pm

• Computer Club (Int. – Adv. Users; CE 2-4 & CE 10-14)

~ Tuesdays 1:30pm-3:00pm & Fridays 1:30pm-3:00pm

• Computer Internet Center (Parking lot #6; CE 2-4)

~ Check their schedule for variety of classes!

English software programs

   OPD* Focus on Grammar* Azar Interactive Live Action English English 1 or 4 – Longman English Interactive Longman Dictionary The Academy of Reading Students’ CD from classroom Interchange books

*NOTE: Lab books are available to be used with OPD & Focus on Grammar.

OPD Software Program Menu

OPD Sample “Explore” screen

All 3,700 words of The OPD are presented with sound and visual images.

Students can hear and learn to read, say, and spell any word they choose to explore.

Vocabulary can be easily searched through a pictorial glossary, helping students develop reference skills.

Activities such as Conversation, Reading, "Job Talk," Dictation, Role Play, and Writing provide vocabulary practice in speaking, reading, writing, and listening.

OPD Description

OPD Description (cont.)

A built-in word processor encourages students to write about any Dictionary topic and print out their work.

Games offer motivating, easily customized reinforcement activities.

Flashcard Maker enables students to practice on-screen or print out picture/word cards based on their own word lists.

Randomly-generated tests for each topic page enable targeted testing and multiple retests, facilitating pre- and post-testing.

Summary and detailed reports allow students and teachers to monitor progress.

Oxford Picture Dictionary

Workbook sample pages!Table of ContentsBeginning Workbook Intermediate WorkbookClassic Classroom Activities

Sample Workbook pages

OPD -- English Literacy/ Civics

Unit #9: Areas of Study:Types of Schools, U.S. History,

U.S. Government and Citizenship, Geography

Unit #11: Work: Jobs and Occupations, Job

Skills, Job Search, An Office, Farming /Ranching,

Construction, Tools and

Building Supplies

Unit #6: Health:

Health Care, Medical Emergencies, Clinics, Medical and Dental Exams, A Hospital

Unit #7: Community:

The Legal System, Crime, Public Safety, U.S. Mail, City

Streets

Typing Practice

Mavis Beacon

1. Learning the keyboard

2. Typing from dictation

3. Typing from transcription

4. Typing games

5. Your own progress report

Self-paced Instruction

Self-paced booklets to use: – Windows– Microsoft Word– Powerpoint– Excel– Print Shop

Ask the Instructional Assistants for these booklets

II. Books

Leisure reading (fiction / non fiction titles) (check out the book poster on lab wall!)

Books on tape (variety of titles) (sign them out with the Instructional Assistants)

English language books in the file cabinets (sign them out with the Instructional Assistants)

NOTE: To use lab books, you must leave your student ID card and use the books in the lab only – they cannot be taken home.

Videos

Crossroads Café

(stories about daily life activities)

Side by Side (more about grammar and vocabulary

practice)

Citizenship Practice

Students must register for Citizenship class

Lab materials are available for these students:– a.    Cassette tapes– b.    Books– c.    Videos

Sample Citizenship tests are given in class.

See Mrs. Dulce Noor for more information!

A few reminders!

Scan your ID card when you enter the Lab. If you have any questions, ask an Instructional Assistant for help. Handle the headsets with care – Pull the microphone down gently. Return the headsets to the top of the monitor when finished. Do not shut off the computer! Close all programs before leaving. Leave the desktop as you found it. Check CPU for your floppy disks or CDs. Scan out when leaving the Lab.

And remember:

NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED! 

The beginning of your journey into the world of computers!