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Joining the conversation: tutor experiences of using voice over the internet

Joining the conversation: tutor experiences of using voice over the internet. AULC 2011 Teresa Mackinnon, Dr.Zhiyan Guo and Katsuko Nagata. Conclusions from earlier work on tutor perspectives of voice over the internet:. Useful process to encourage dialogue Community of practice

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Joining the conversation: tutor experiences of using voice over the internet

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  1. Joining the conversation: tutor experiences of using voice over the internet AULC 2011 Teresa Mackinnon, Dr.Zhiyan Guo and Katsuko Nagata

  2. Conclusions from earlier work on tutor perspectives of voice over the internet: • Useful process to encourage dialogue • Community of practice • Reflective practitioners • Importance of awareness of research • Student engagement and desire for control!

  3. Use of online voice: case study 1 Teaching Chinese Dr. Zhiyan Guo

  4. Wimba Voice Board

  5. How students use voice board

  6. Use of Voice Board student teacher Demonstrate the use Teacher be notified Teacher feedback • Enhance pronunciation • Practise speaking • Improve listening • more use before oral test

  7. Wimba Voice Conference

  8. Voice conference • Synchronous: a certain hour of a week • Chinese 5, Chinese for Business • Demonstrate the use at the first class • Choose to archive the session

  9. Voice conference • Extend class hours • Discuss oral/project topics • Differentiation • Business-related knowledge • Oral discussion guided by teacher • Pair/group discussion organized by students themselves

  10. How smooth? • Used to online pauses • Reduce the number of switches • Lack of interaction by facial expressions • Establish rapport in classroom • All facilities: normal working condition

  11. How useful? • Extend the learning community • Integrated technology with language learning • Complementary to classroom hours, not replace classroom interaction • Peer support • Online may not suit everyone, but a useful tool

  12. Use of online voice :case study 2Teaching Japanese Katsuko Nagata

  13. Online voice for homework • Grammar reviews • Pronunciation practice

  14. Example 1: Grammar Review • Students: Beginners • Tools: Wimba Classroom • Benefits: Integration of text and audio Easy access Re-usable

  15. Example 1: Grammar Review • Students: Beginners • Tools: Wimba Classroom • Benefits: Integration of text and audio Easy access Re-usable

  16. Example 2: Pronunciation work • Students: Intermediates • Tools: Wimba Voiceboard • Benefits: Reflection Verbal (and text) feedback

  17. model

  18. First attempt

  19. feedback

  20. Second attempt

  21. Finding the tool for the job

  22. Locating best practice : • Importance of understanding nature of communication • Management awareness of relative advantage • Opportunity for shared reflection and student input • Use may challenge language tutor approach

  23. Integrated deployment.

  24. 谢谢

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