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In this unit, you will. listen and talk about studying online read about the two reading passages Write about online learning experiences Learn to write with correct numbers of nouns and articles practice reading skills: prediction learn to write notes of apology and online cards
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In this unit, you will • listen and talk about studying online • read about the two reading passages • Write about online learning experiences • Learn to write with correct numbers of nouns and articles • practice reading skills: prediction • learn to write notes of apology and online cards • visit culture salon about qualities required to study online
home I. Listen and Talk • Leadin • DialogueSamples II. Read and Explore • Passage A • Passage B Think About It Think About It Related Information Related Information Notes to the Text Notes to the Text Summary of the Text Summary of the Text Words and Expressions Words and Expressions Understanding the Text Understanding the Text III. Culture Salon
Lead in Click and listen
Listen again and complete ocean The Internet is really an __________of information and a _______tool for communication. You can find almost anything you want. Google.com, for example, may _________you just fine. You can also __________________________whomever you wish online. If you want to explore cloning technology, find a discussion group; if you want to ___________opinions on how to pamper a pet, ________a query on BBS or enter a _______room. Many colleges and millions of students are now _____________________________the convenience of _______________-in online learning programs. Peter Drucker predicted, “Thirty years from now the big university campuses will be relics… It’s as large a change as when we first got the ___________-book.” handy serve communicate with share post chat taking advantage of computers printed
Dialogue Samples First Time in a Chartroom Dialogue 1 Teng Yuezhi, a freshman in a university, using a nickname Snail, is chatting in English with an American university student nicknamed Devilangel.
Dialogue 1 First Time in a chat room Key words and patterns: asl=age/sex/location (It’s my ) first time to do… (Do you ) know something about… send… through the net GTG=got to go
Dialogue Samples First Time in a Chartroom Dialogue 1 Teng Yuezhi, a freshman in a university, using a nickname Snail, is chatting in English with an American university student nicknamed Devilangel.
Dialogue 2 Two girls, Li Jiexin and Wang Kecheng(L&W), are chatting over the Internet with a foreign friend, David, in the US. They are talking about taking part in a scientific competition.
Click and Listen Again Dialogue 2 Seeking Overseas Help Key words and patterns: LTNS—(long time ,no see) Did u have a happy weekend ? We r preparing to take part in… scientific invention competition enormous award electronic gadget
Dialogue 2 Two girls, Li Jiexin and Wang Kecheng(L&W), are chatting over the Internet with a foreign friend, David, in the US. They are talking about taking part in a scientific competition.
Passage A Internet and Education Passage B Kelley Mckee
1. We go to school because we want to know more about the world around us and at the same time extend our horizons of thinking. We go to school because we want to know more about the world and at the same time learn to think more deeply and in wider background. 我们上学是因为想了解周围的世界,同时也拓宽自己的视野。
2. Technology is taking over those interactions and introducing us to a whole new approach of learning. Technology is being used to communicate in learning, and leading us to a completely new method of learning, that is, studying online. 先进的技术正逐步取代这些交互式的活动并给我们带来一种全新的学习方式。
3. There are so many choices of courses and subjects or time frames that completing a program is not an issue for students anymore. Students can choose from so many courses and subjects or schedules that it is no longer a problem for students to complete an educational program. 在网上,学生对各种课程和时间段有多种选择。因此,完成一项教育计划对学生而言就不再成为问题了。
4. In addition, regular courses (offline) depend heavily on books and other traditional paper-based materials while online education posts lectures, notes, and assignments electronically and that saves thousands of dollars every year. Besides, traditional courses depend heavily on books, notes, and other traditional materials, such as paper; but online education can be done with the help of the Internet. In this way thousands of dollars can be saved every year. 此外,常规的(离线)课程,严重地依赖于书本和其它传统的印刷资料。然而,在线教育则通过电子手段来显示教师授课内容、学生笔记和布置作业,这样每年可以节约数千美元。
5. Education will spread out more and more online and students will have more choices on how and when to take their courses and classes. Education will be carried out more and more online. And students will have more choices to decide how and when to learn their courses and have their classes. 教育会越来越多地在网上推广开来。 在以什么方式和什么时间上课的问题上,学生们会有更多的选择。
Passage A Internet and Education Passage B Kelley Mckee
1. Over time, Kelley has learned to move her fingers enough to use a computer and to get around daily with the help of a wheelchair. (Para 2) As time goes by , Kelly has learned to move her fingers enough to use a computer and move around in a wheelchair. 随着时间的推移,凯莉学会了移动手指并可以使用计算机,借助轮椅的帮助,她能够四处移动。
2. Distance education is hard work, but my children make it all worthwhile. (Para. 2) Distance education is hard work, but my love for my children makes me feel that the trouble I take and time spend are worthwhile. 远程学习是十分艰难的,但是我的孩子让这一切充满价值。尽管由于一些原因就算是获得了学位我也不能参加.
3. My education is separate from my issues regarding my disability or my family life and caring for my children. (Para.4) My problems of disability, or my family life and caring for my children don’t prevent me from having an online education. 我的教育和我的残疾,我的家庭生活的问题以及照顾我的孩子们等问题是分开的。
4. Commenting on…noted, “Kelley’s story is a wonderful reminder about the impact of Distance Education on…”(Para. 5) Talking about… said, “Kelley’s success makes us realize the great influence of distance education on… ” 对凯莉的经历,盖里·E·米勒……是这样评价的,“凯莉的情况是一个很好的例子,她告诉我们……远程教育对他们的生活有很大的冲击。”
5. …to bring a quality education and experience to students regardless of their geographic location or life circumstances. (Para. 6) ...to offer excellent education to the students without considering where the students are or whether they are rich or poor. 无论学生的地理位置和生活状况如何,我们应该为他们提供高质量的教育和经历。
6. Kelley is a successful student, carrying 12 credits each semester. (Para. 7) Kelly is a successful student, learning courses for 12 credits each semester. 凯莉是一个成功的学生, 她每个学期都修12个学分。
7. She reminds us how privileged we are to teach. (Para. 10) She helps us to see that it is a great honor to be teachers. 她让我们意识到我们的事业是多么有意义。
Are You an Online Learner? Every form of learning favors a certain set of skills. Ask yourself the following to decide if online learning is right for you: 1.Do you have the tools? Most online courses will state what equipment is required. In any case, an up-to-date computer and a fast Internet connection will best serve you. 2.Are you comfortable with the technology? You’ll have to understand your hardware, any software and the course interface before you can reap the benefits of online learning. 3. Do you manage time well? Online learners usually don’t rely on a set block of time for a class; it’s up to you to decide when to go to school. Online learning demands a larger time investment overall. In a traditional class, there simply isn’t time for every student to share in each discussion.
Are You an Online Learner? 4. Are you self-disciplined? It’s easy to sit back in an online course, but your learning will suffer if you don’t participate. The lack of accountability could lead to poor study habits. 5. Are you comfortable in reading and writing? While some classes have audio or video instruction, reading and writing are still the dominant means of communication. 6.Can you handle delayed responses? You may find that your momentum suffers without an immediate response to a question.
On a scale of A to E, where A stands for “very well” B for “well” ,C for “moderately well”, D for “not very well” and E for “not at all”, rate how well you have achieved the goals set at the beginning of this unit. A B C D E talk about studying online A B C D E understand the two passages on studying online A B C D E learn and use the new words and expressions A B C D E write about online learning experiences A B C D E practice reading skills: prediction A B C D E learn to write with correct numbers of nouns and articles A B C D E learn to write notes of apology A B C D E visit cultural salon to see qualities required to study online If you have given yourself a C or lower rating on any of these goals, please do one or more of the following: Visit the CFLO / EnglishXP website for additional practice; Review the section which you found difficult; Ask your teacher for extra help; Work with a peer or a study group to reinforce your progress. Goal Checking