This course
is designed to give you hands-on experience with both the technology and the
art of teaching. The objective therefore is to learn about technology and
CALL materials by completing a number of tasks and projects that apply what
you have read about (= project-based approach ). Projects are
completed individually or in teams of various sizes. Due dates/times are
Sundays/midnight, unless otherwise noted.
During the course you
will be required to complete the following:
1. INTERACTION with the class (38%):
Assessment of Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6To identify the article you are summarizing and reacting to, use a heading for the posting that indicates the chapter and title of the article, e.g. E/H-S, Ch. 3. Keep in mind--summary/reactions are much more informal (and shorter!) than a paper. Briefly summarize the author's (or authors') point(s) of view, state your own position, and provide some arguments to support your position. Personal experience, especially as it relates to the classroom, makes a great supportive argument! In your reaction, tell us, for example, what "grabbed" you; tell us what you thought of the arguments; point out their strengths and possible limitations or weaknesses--either in the theory or in the practical application (i.e. the classroom)--and discuss influences or crossovers that you see coming from other theories or disciplines. As most of the articles are of a very practical nature, your reaction should include some possibilities for using the ideas in the typical classroom. Important note: Stay within the 2-paragraph range for your summary/reaction, as longer postings are difficult (and more intimidating) for your classmates to react to. (Due: during the week that these articles are assigned).Guidelines for writing a summary/reaction:
Please click the Moderator Assignments for your roles and weeks and print out your assignments. I will notify you of changes due to changes in course enrollment.Moderator Assignments:
2. HANDS-ON PROJECTS (32%)
: Assessment of Objectives 3, 4For the computer applications that you learn (Word, PowerPoint, web authoring), there will be one or more applied projects. These projects need to be submitted to the DocSharing area. The projects should show that you have worked through the assigned materials and accomplished the goals. (Due: as specified in the Weekly Assignments; see also an overview in the Semester Schedule link under Course Home)
3. REVIEW/Analysis--Collaborative review of a Web site (10%):
Assessment of Objective 5This extensive review will consist of a description of what the website/software is, how it is used, how it can/should be implemented in class, and how the participant evaluates its usefulness, following criteria outlined in the course and in the CALL research. The review is written as an academic paper, complete with in-text citations and references in APA format. You will need to submit your reviews to the DocSharing area so that all course participants and the instructor, of course, may peruse and react to them. (Collaborative Website review--due June 2)
4. A WEB SPACE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING (Wiki) to share course and class materials
(20%): Assessment of Objectives 3, 4, 6This is a creative, interactive semester-long project that will be constructed and revised based on teacher and peer feedback. Course participants are asked to post/share teachable course materials on their Web space, keeping their audience, teaching goals, and content in mind. Projects developed during the course will be uploaded. The address (URL) of the Web site must be submitted to the class via email and posted in the Webliography of the course site. The Web spaces will be reviewed by all course participants in a voice Webcast as well as through written feedback, and suggestions for revision will be discussed. The final Web space is due by Friday, June 14.