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Explore the innovative approach of teaching English using a blended learning model at the Defence International Training Centre in South East Asia. This program consists of various training sections and courses designed to improve language skills.
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Defence International Training Centre Teaching English through Blended E-(lifelong) Learning in South East Asia Squadron Leader John Ward 16th May 2012
DS Defence International Training Centre CO XO Preparatory Training Section Language Training Section Teacher Training Section Materials Development Section Training Development Section
DS MELT 16 weeks ETDC 16 weeks AAELC 12 weeks SAELC 16 weeks Defence International Training Centre CO XO Preparatory Training Section Language Training Section Teacher Training Section Materials Development Section Training Development Section AMF ARPF 1-2 weeks VOLLS online EVAL PREP CSES 4 weeks ADFELPS
DS AAELC 12 weeks Defence International Training Centre CO XO Preparatory Training Section Language Training Section Teacher Training Section Materials Development Section Training Development Section AMF ARPF 1-2 weeks SAELC 16 weeks ETDC 16 weeks VOLLS online EVAL MELT 16 weeks PREP CSES 4 weeks ADFELPS
AAELC 12 weeks VOLLS online EVAL Defence International Training Centre
AAELC 12 weeks VOLLS online EVAL Defence International Training Centre + e The vision and underlying philosophy Image taken from; http://www.plan-the-perfect-baby-shower.com/baby-shower-footprint-invitation.html
Defence International Training Centre ASYNC Tutorials F2F Self Study VOLLS Field Trips Self Paced Packages Traditional Classrooms Lectures SYNC Chatrooms The Purple Patch; A true blended learning environment Cam 2 cam
Defence International Training Centre ASYNC F2F AAELC 12 weeks SYNC
‘hot house’ development team • 6 developers • many challenges AAELC 13 weeks Defence International Training Centre Pusdiklat Bahasa South Jakarta INDONESIA Image taken from; www.australiangeographic.com.au and www.northropgrumman.com
Pusat Pendidikan Dan Latihan Bahasa (South Jakarta, Indonesia) • 8 May – 27 July • up to 15 students per class • 2hr time difference Defence International Training Centre (Melbourne, Australia) Defence International Training Centre AAELC Komando Pasukan Khusus (Jakarta, Indonesia) Image taken from; http://www.plan-the-perfect-baby-shower.com/baby-shower-footprint-invitation.html
Defence International Training Centre ASYNC Indonesian Teachers F2F Traditional Classrooms Commercial Texts Unexpected levels of language VOLLS SYNC Australian Teachers IT issues Bandwidth
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Defence International Training Centre AAELC 13 weeks DSF+ Masters 1 year SAELC 16 weeks VOLLS VOLLS VOLLS …..not quite lifelong learning, but rather a learning continuum
Defence International Training Centre • 83 nationalities • represented in • the data spread • Highest visitors are all DCP countries • Lower numbers from DCP countries with less IT infra-structure • 1 visitor from the Czech Republic! : )
Defence International Training Centre DITC Survey The Training at DITC was: Excellent Average Not so good
Defence International Training Centre AAELC 13 weeks DSF+ Masters 1 year SAELC 16 weeks VOLLS VOLLS VOLLS DITC Alumni Summary; a lifelong, or career long, continuum of training and social contact Post course evaluation Post course evaluation
Defence International Training Centre PRAGUE 16045km Love from DITC xxxx