online language learning enhanced via educational technology
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Online Language Learning Enhanced via Educational Technology
Rethinking
Structure
& Delivery
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TESL Canada 2015Lake Louise, ABOctober 29-31, 2015Rita Zuba ProkopetzEmail: [email protected] Twitter: @GandRLanguagesSkype: rita.prokopetz
Red River College – Winnipeg, Manitoba:-Language Training Centre - English as a Second Language (ESL) - Blended-Teacher Education - Certificate in Adult Education (CAE) - OnlineUniversity of Winnipeg: Internationally Educated Teachers (IET) - Online
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Online Language Learning “The learner is in charge of what gets learned” *Bill Pelz
ListeningNotes/charts
SpeakingAudio files
WritingNotes/charts
Elevating Language Le
arning to New Heights –
perform
ance based
ReadingNotes/charts
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CLB level
Skills
Task
Topic
Discussion
Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 8(3),* Pelz (2004)
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Communication via:
LEARN platform
Web tools
Twitter:
@GandRLanguages
Skype:
rita.prokopetz
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AppliancesArtifacts (Artefacts)DiscussionEducational TransactionsLearning EventsExamples*Questions/Comments
Tentative Agenda
http://blendedlearning4eslstudents2015.weebly.com/ Homepage / Introduction / Components: knowledge
From sharing knowledge / to observing learning – reflection on my role as an educator (RZP 2015)
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AdvantagesDisadvantagesExperiences*MythsPerceptionsQuestions/Comments
Technology: book, mobile, desktop, etc.
Discussion
* http://blendedlearning4eslstudents2015.weebly.com/
“Blurred lines: effective teaching and pedagogically sound instructional design” Pelz (2004)
http://blendedlearning4eslstudents2015.weebly.com/application.html/ Components: application/
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Choice of Appliances to Achieve Desired Outcomes
Mobile eDevice?
Desktop?
“without sufficient motivation, even individuals with the most remarkable abilities cannot accomplish long-term goals.” (*Dornyei (2001).
*Dornyei, Z. (2001). Motivational Strategies in the Language Classroom.
Mobile Paper-based?
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Choice of Artifacts (Artefacts) to Show Evidence of Learning
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Learning Events to Enhance Language Learning
http://www.slideshare.net/RDCZP/rubrics-e-mentoring
*Moore, M. (2007, 2013). The Theory of Transactional Distance.
DialogueLearner AutonomyCourse Structure*Moore (1983)
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Educational Transactions to Show Evidence of Learning
Final Task: summarize a short report on critical thinking (p.93)Link: http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/critical-thinking-where-to-begin/796
Real tasks to enable my students to “regard the material they were taught as worth learning” (Dornyei, p.63).
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Reflecting on the Learning Process
Competency/Tasks Knowledge Experience Confidence
Interacting w/Others
Sharing Information
Getting Things Done
Reproducing Info.
Learner’s comments: I feel I have/I do not have enough knowledge, experience and confidence tocomplete the assigned CLB7 writing tasks*
Sample tasks* from previous terms: Applying for post-secondary educationInteracting with others: Write a two-three-paragraph email to a colleague and express satisfaction Sharing information: Write a two-three paragraph email to a friend with information Getting things done: Fill out an application for post-secondary education Reproducing information: Take notes during a short presentation and write a one-paragraph summary
Choose a number for each category (knowledge, experience, confidence) 1= very low level of knowledge, experience or confidence;4 = high level of knowledge, experience, or confidence
Learner’s reflection: what I did…………………………………..…….. How I did it ………………………………………………………………………. What I will do differently next time ………………………………….. (short paragraph)
http://blendedlearning4eslstudents2015.weebly.com/application.html/ Components: application/
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Measuring Learning Progress
Sample task of current group: Tour of the library on October 15, followed by group projectInteracting with others: Write a two-three-paragraph email to a colleague, express satisfaction at the successful completion of the library tour, explain why it was successful, and mentionthe positive impact the experience will have/has had on you. (*7-10 times performing at the level)
Language Component 1, 2, 3, 4 Instructor Comments
Modal: politeness, respect, appreciation
Vocabulary: expressions and common phrases
Grammar/sentence structure: parts of speech, SVO/V/CW
Paragraph: structure, formatting, conventions
Paragraph: topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion
Mechanics: capitalization, punctuation, spelling
1= needs help; 2 = satisfactory; 3 = *achieves level; 4 = exceeds level;Final CLB based on performance 75% of the time (~7 tasks out of 10)
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References – some of the work cited
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http://google.electronicportfolios.com/reflect/whitepaper.pdf • Bloom, B.S. (1956). Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Boston, MA. Allyn and Bacon, - Pearson Education.• Bridges, E.M. (1992). Problem-based learning for administrators. Eugene, OR: ERIC Clearninghouse on Educational Management – U. of Oregon.• Brown, H.D. (2001). Teaching by principles - An interactive approach to language pedagogy. New York, NY.: Pearson Education Company.• Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (2012). Canadian Language Benchmarks: English as a second Language for adults (rev.ed.). Ottawa: Author. Retrieved September
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Online Language Learning Enhanced via Educational Technology
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Questions? Comments?Feedback welcome!
TESL Canada 2015 ConferenceLake Louise, AB - October 29-31, 2015
Rita Zuba ProkopetzEmail: [email protected] Twitter: @GandRLanguagesSkype: rita.prokopetzThank
you!
“I consider myself an organizer of learning experiences. I used to share knowledgewith my learners until I discovered the joy of observing learning.” RZP - Oct. 20, 2015