motivation?
all alone?
use the software?
time zone differences?
quality? fun? good value?
standards? criteria? accreditation?
Original Criteria:
clear syllabus various levels specialised programs assessment back-up teacher quality materials enough lessons basic computer needs good value
Original Findings:
big variations some encouraging
signs problems
Conclusion:
cyber-schools inferior
My approach:
see if any changes
newer technology and approaches
earlier sites
newer sites
now meeting the criteria?
need new criteria?
Newer CLT Approaches:
learner input
interaction
skills building
varied assessment
action research
Table 1. Free features of EDU 2.0 for School learning management system.
CATEGORY DETAILS General Activity feed, upcoming events, to-do list,
resources locker, photo album, blog, calendar, SMS & email
Identities Administrator, teachers, co-teachers, students, schools, districts, parents
Classes Catalogue, instructor led/ self-paced/ blended, feed, calendar, syllabus, multiple sessions, enrolling & transferring students
Lessons Embed web resources and assignments Collaboration Groups, forums, chat, wikis, blogs Mobile Access iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry Assessment Quizzes, question banks, surveys,
attendance, freeform, rubrics, grade-books Miscellaneous e-portfolios, 12+ language translation,
Facebook & Twitter integration
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“Evaluating Online EFL Courses: The Learners’ Dilemma”
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