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Online Language Learning Enhanced via Educational Technology

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TESL Canada 2015Lake Louise, ABOctober 29-31, 2015Rita Zuba ProkopetzEmail: rprokopetz@rrc.ca 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

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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

rprokopetz@rrc.ca

Twitter:

@GandRLanguages

Skype:

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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: rprokopetz@rrc.ca 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