GSL520/GED565: Computer-Assisted Language
Learning (CALL) Online |
The course is delivered through
the Saint Michael's Learning Management System
Canvas--This is just a demo site! To
access the actual course, once it is open, please go to
the SMC Portal at
http://my.smcvt.edu
and use your log-in
information and password.
Click Canvas. Contact the instructor
for up-to-date course information.
Course Calendar / Semester Schedule |
Please print out the Course Calendar/Semester Schedule OR download a QR (Quick Response) app, scan the code and pin the page on your Smartphone.
Changes may be made to the syllabus as necessary and in communication with the class participants. Projects are due at the end of the week (Sunday). Each week opens up on Saturday of the previous week. Let me know if you need to "enter" sooner.
Week |
Dates |
Topics |
Reading |
Assignments/Projects Due |
1 |
Jan. 12-18 |
|
See Assignments in Week 1 for choices of articles |
1. Readings and Interaction |
2 |
Jan. 19-25 |
Setting up for online Chat (Synchronous Communication) Word and the Writing Process; Required subscriptions to professional communities of practice |
See Assignments in Week 2 for choices of articles |
1. Readings and Interaction
|
3 |
Jan. 26-Feb. 1 |
Teaching writing online--collaborating, revising, reviewing electronically; |
See Assignments in Week 3 for choices of articles |
1. Readings and Interaction
|
4 |
Feb. 2-8 |
Using presentation software (PowerPoint or other) for Teaching and Learning |
See Assignments in Week 4 for choices of articles |
1. Readings and Interaction Reaction to a posting in a professional community of practice due Constructing a portfolio Web space (Wiki) for teaching and learning (uploading files, setting up the CALL Materials & Resources page; CALL Projects page) |
5 |
No "class" Feb 9 (SMC holiday) |
Class Chat Meeting #2 |
See Assignments in Week 5 for choices of articles |
1. Readings and Interaction
|
6 |
Feb. 16-22 |
|
See Assignments in Week 6 for choices of articles |
1. Readings and Interaction
|
7 |
Feb. 23 - March 1 |
|
See Assignments in Week 7 for choices of articles |
1. Readings and Interaction
|
8 |
March 2-8 |
Project-based Learning and Teaching / Flipping the Classroom with BYOD/Mobile Devices |
See Assignments in Week 8 for choices of articles |
1. Readings and Interaction
|
9 |
March 9-13 |
Authoring Content with Embedded Web 2.0 tools (audio, video, discussion boards, interactive maps) |
See Assignments in Week 9 for choices of articles |
1. Readings and Interaction |