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WIA MEETINGPROMISING PRACTICE PRESENTATION
MARCH 13 , 2013
PRESENTER:SHARON RAM
[email protected] & ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION
VESL Class LearnersBuild 21st Century
Employability and Soft Skills
Overview: VESL Lab
• Meets Mon-Thurs 12:00-1:15pmMulti-level ESL,
all computer ability levelsHybrid class (USA Learns, Rosetta Stone)Curriculum integrates technology and ESL
LessonsStudents work at their own pace, completing
assignments within their abilitiesESL software and keyboarding softwareTeams help each otherCurrent attendance: 31 students, open enrollment
Goals of the VESL Lab
The goals of the lab are to:
• engage students in computer-based language practice
• build students’ computer skills and keep them current with technology
• develop appropriate soft skills for the workplace• practice job readiness skills• help students achieve personal goals through
differentiated instruction• provide curriculum that is current, relevant,
engaging, and authentic
Employability Skills
English communicationtechnology skillsSoft employability skills
such as participation, cooperation, attendance, organization
Job readiness – filling job applications, job interview questions, practice resume, cover letter, thank you letter, researching about a job
Blended Course
The lab has been converted to a "blended course" as students complete the online component, USA Learns 1, 2, and 3, from home. Rosetta Stone packets are also available.
Weekly Check Lists
Students compile and present their work in a portfolio after completing self-assessment surveys created in Survey Monkey
Students can earn a certificate of completion upon completing 80% of the work
Weebly
Students complete assignments in class, save it, and upload to their weeblys.
Sharon’s VESL Weebly Winter 2013 www.veslwinter2013.weebly.com
Read Student Testimonials!http://www.face.edu/Page/1172
Student Weeblys
Sam SriMaricelaIntiraMohammedParvin
Resources
www.face.edu Fremont Adult SchoolWeebly www.weebly.com FREE!Survey Monkey www.surveymonkey.com FREE!Brainshark www.mybrainshark.com FREE!Voki www.voki.com FREE!Marshall Adult Education
http://www.marshalladulteducation.org/ FREE!News for you online
http://www.newsforyouonline.com/index.asp – subscription
Collaborize Classroom http://www.collaborizeclassroom.com FREE!
Questions?
Sharon RamESL Teacher & Distance Learning FacilitatorFremont Adult [email protected]
Thank you!
