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CALL for Newcomers

CALL for Newcomers. Susan Gaer, Professor ESL, Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education gaer_susan@sac.edu JoAnn Miller, Free Lance Consultant miller@room20.org. Getting Acquainted. What previous experience have you had? What do you hope to gain from this session?. Agenda.

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CALL for Newcomers

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  1. CALL for Newcomers Susan Gaer, Professor ESL, Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education gaer_susan@sac.edu JoAnn Miller, Free Lance Consultant miller@room20.org

  2. Getting Acquainted What previous experience have you had? What do you hope to gain from this session?

  3. Agenda Introduction: Why use CALL? CALL settings and resources Teacher resources Lab use One-computer classroom Independent by students Q&A Guided hands-on time

  4. Needs assessment Who are the users? What are the goals? What is the setting? How much do you know? What do you have now? How much money can you spend? 

  5. Introduction: Why use CALL? Interaction with others Variety Multimedia Authentic material Teacher resources Engaged Learning

  6. What CALL is for- a few ideas Connecting students to each other, to native speakers, to the teacher, and to information Students working with each other Students working on a specific skill Students creating material Teachers preparing material Teachers engaging students

  7. Reflect as you watch… What is the goal? For what learners would it achieve the goal? Are multiple modes of learning available? Are students thinking, or are they just clicking?

  8. Teacher resources: Lesson plans: http://iteslj.org, Authentic material in different media: www.bbc.com; www.cnn.com -> education -> student news, www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/educators/ CALL-IS List: (what is the address?)

  9. Web 2.0 Tools         Collaborative Tools • Google Docs • Wikis • Blogs • Social Networking

  10. Lab use Software and Internet sites for individual or whole-group use Start by modeling appropriate use Develop a model of final assignment Clearly define grading and assignment policies Writing and pre-writing help Word Revision Tool Wikis (studentf101.pbwiki.com) Blogs: http://horne.ws/class/

  11. One-computer classroom Whole-class and individual resources Presentation with LCD panel SmartBoard with whole group Resource center (lab) for individuals and small groups Groups type in class Class projects Powerpoints Stories Surveys Skype

  12. One-computer classroom: Internet Audio/video –show, then normal activities: bbc, cnn; English Insight - http://condor.depaul.edu/~dsorsa/insight/ 5-minute quiz fun – choose the quiz ahead of time and just have fun: www.manythings.org/ Reference information: www.iTools.com or www.noodletools.com for the teacher Games (http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/grammar/archive/grammar_games_index_page01.html  (beginners) OR http://www.icue.com ) 

  13. Independent use Open lab hours and at home Needs: Clear instructions Objectives to meet + outcomes to achieve Record-keeping method Internet sites for students:  Class and individual web pages, wikis or blogs  

  14. Comments and Q&A  What Questions do you have?

  15. Try it yourself… Take notes on the handout If there’s time, we’ll share later  Divide into pairs and choose a category from the handout. Explore the category.

  16. Think as you work... Where should computers fit in your language program? Does this site/program help? What learning goals can be achieved?

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