Activity

Face-to-face CALL course with web component

Online CALL course

Content

Learning modules, readings, hands-on links to web sites, lecture

Learning modules, readings, hands-on links to web sites, comments and additional links in the discussion forum in answer to questions or to redirect discussions

Discussion/ Debate

in-class discussions

Reading discussion forum, Sharing what you learned discussion forum, chats, text/voice/web cam conferencing

Problem Solving

Written papers, in-class discussion, presentations, group projects, conferencing

Written papers, discussion forums, presentations, group projects, conferencing

Critical thinking: writing, discussions

Writing an-depth Web site review, writing an in-depth software review, developing a CALL lesson and WebQuest, conferencing, presentations to the class, in-class discussion/critiquing

Writing an-depth Web site review, writing an in-depth software review, developing a CALL lesson and WebQuest, conferencing, presentations posted online, online reviews/critiques

Hands-on tasks/projects

Newsletter, CALL lesson, Web site, Web-based quizzes and rubrics

Newsletter, CALL lesson, Web site, Web-based quizzes and rubrics

Assessment

Print papers, presentations, projects, peer reviews

Papers, presentations, projects, peer reviews uploaded to a shared space online; assessment provided electronically; electronic gradebook

Interaction

Verbal introductions, in-class discussion, out-of-class discussion, private e-mail, phone, office hours

Written orientation/navigation information, Written introductions, web page with pictures and self-description, discussion forums, private e-mail, text/voice chat, phone, web cam, office hours

Applications used

Internet, word processor, slide show presentation software, audio/video players and recorders, CD-ROM software, Web editor, free group management web sites

Learning management system (eCollege), Internet, word processor, slide show presentation software, audio/video players and recorders, CD-ROM software, Web editor, free group management web sites