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The Future of EL Civics: Integrating Distance Learning Claudia Farnandez, CPCC Rebeca Fernandez, CPCC Gilda Rubio-Festa, CPCC. The Future of EL Civics: Integrating Distance Learning. Why Distance Learning Distance Learning in Basic Skills Distance Learning – Civics
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The Future of EL Civics: Integrating Distance Learning Claudia Farnandez, CPCC Rebeca Fernandez, CPCC Gilda Rubio-Festa, CPCC The Future of EL Civics: Integrating Distance Learning
Why Distance Learning Distance Learning in Basic Skills Distance Learning – Civics Explore – Civics Online Courses The Future of EL Civics: Integrating Distance Learning
Technology Development – Student Demand – Demographics Educational opportunities – flat budgets The Future of EL Civics: Integrating Distance Learning
The Future of EL Civics: Integrating Distance Learning Distance Learning: Teacher and learner are separated by physical distance and instruction delivered by technology and or print. Technology Voice: phone, audio tapes, CD, radio, conference call Computer : Computer Assisted Instruction: Instructional Software Computer Managed Instruction: LMS- computer organizes instruction, tracks student work Computer Mediated – web, email, real time conferencing Print Text book, study guides - Video University of Idaho http://www.uiweb.uidaho.edu/eo/dist1.html
The Future of EL Civics: Integrating Distance Learning Distance Learning - Connecting the Components
The Future of EL Civics: Integrating Distance Learning Distance Education—Formal learning activity where students and instructors are separated by geography, time or both for the majority of the instructional period. Distance learning materials are delivered through a variety of media including, but not limited to, print, audio recording, videotape, broadcasts, computer software, web-based programs and other online technology. Teachers support distance learners through communication via mail, telephone, e-mail or online technologies and software. National Reporting System; http://www.nrsonline.org/reference/?chapter=2§ion=5&topic=2&subtopic=2
The Future of EL Civics: Integrating Distance Learning Introduction to Delivering at a Distance, North Carolina Basic Skills North Carolina Online http://ncbsonline.net/main.htm It is designed for teachers and administrators who are new to developing and implementing a distance learning program. This training serves as a resource for any instructors and administrators who need additional information or ideas on implementing distance learning programs.
“An educational program that emphasizes contextualized instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, naturalization procedures, civic participation, and US history and government to help students acquire the skills and knowledge to become active and informed parents, workers and community members” --Federal Register, 1999 Civics education – a definition
Contextualized instruction Civics themes Skills and knowledge acquisition Essential elements of civics instruction
Began in early 1900s for the purpose of assimilating European immigrants Revised in the 1960s to be more realistic and participatory Expanded in the 2000s to include individuals’ varying needs for both civic knowledge and language skills Brief history of Civics education in the US
The EL/Civics program at CPCC is committed to improving the English language skills and American civic knowledge of adult immigrants so they can be informed and responsible community participants . The program is founded on respect and acknowledgement of all cultures and learner backgrounds and fosters both local and global citizenship through courses and educational opportunities that use technology to connect all students to a life of greater short-term and long-term career opportunities. Define your civics mission
“Having determined [student] needs, practitioners can find a wide variety of ideas and teaching materials for use with learners at all levels, both online and through local sources such as public libraries, community centers, schools, courthouses, and police stations.” Center for Adult English Language Acquisition, 2006 Different needs A variety of Approaches
Contextualized instruction Civics themes Skills and knowledge acquisition Electronic or print medium Physical distance between teacher and student Other (e.g. personnel, resources, etc.) Integrating DL and EL/Civics
E-Learning adoption cycles Source: Zemsky, R. & Massy, W.F. (2004). Thwarted Innovation. Final Report for the Weatherstation Project: University of Pennsylvania.
