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Debbie Ramirez ESL School of Continuing Education Cypress College January, 2004. ESL Computer Learning Center. ORIENTATION. The Five “W’s” & One “H”. Who : All registered ESL students What : Use of the computers, books, tapes, videos Where : CE 10-14
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Debbie Ramirez ESL School of Continuing Education Cypress CollegeJanuary, 2004 ESL Computer Learning Center ORIENTATION
The Five “W’s” & One “H” Who: All registered ESL students What: Use of the computers, books, tapes, videos Where: CE 10-14 When: Mon – Thurs 7:30am to 8:50pm; Fri 8am-12n Why: To improve your English language & computer skills How: Use your student ID card to scan upon entering and when leaving.
I. Computers • Classes • Software programs • Typing practice • Self-paced instruction
Computer Classes • Beginning Computers (CE 10-14) • ~ Fridays 10:30 am – 12:20 pm • Computer Club(Int. – Adv. Users; CE 2-4 & CE 10-14) • ~ Tuesdays 1:30pm-3:00pm & Fridays 1:30pm-3:00pm • Computer Internet Center (Parking lot #6; CE 2-4) • ~ Check their schedule for variety of classes!
English software programs • OPD* • Focus on Grammar* • Azar Interactive • Live Action English • English 1 or 4 – Longman English Interactive • Longman Dictionary • The Academy of Reading • Students’ CD from classroom Interchange books *NOTE: Lab books are available to be used with OPD & Focus on Grammar.
OPD Description • All 3,700 words of The OPD are presented with sound and visual images. • Students can hear and learn to read, say, and spell any word they choose to explore. • Vocabulary can be easily searched through a pictorial glossary, helping students develop reference skills. • Activities such as Conversation, Reading, "Job Talk," Dictation, Role Play, and Writing provide vocabulary practice in speaking, reading, writing, and listening.
OPD Description (cont.) • A built-in word processor encourages students to write about any Dictionary topic and print out their work. • Games offer motivating, easily customized reinforcement activities. • Flashcard Maker enables students to practice on-screen or print out picture/word cards based on their own word lists. • Randomly-generated tests for each topic page enable targeted testing and multiple retests, facilitating pre- and post-testing. • Summary and detailed reports allow students and teachers to monitor progress.
Oxford Picture Dictionary • Workbook sample pages! • Table of Contents • Beginning Workbook • Intermediate Workbook • Classic Classroom Activities
OPD -- English Literacy/ Civics Unit #6:Health: Health Care, Medical Emergencies, Clinics, Medical and Dental Exams, A Hospital Unit #7: Community: The Legal System, Crime, Public Safety, U.S. Mail, City Streets Unit #9: Areas of Study: Types of Schools, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Citizenship, Geography Unit #11: Work: Jobs and Occupations, Job Skills, Job Search, An Office, Farming /Ranching, Construction, Tools and Building Supplies
Typing Practice • Mavis Beacon • Learning the keyboard • Typing from dictation • Typing from transcription • Typing games • Your own progress report
Self-paced Instruction • Self-paced booklets to use: • Windows • Microsoft Word • Powerpoint • Excel • Print Shop • Ask the Instructional Assistants for these booklets
II. Books • Leisure reading (fiction / non fiction titles) (check out the book poster on lab wall!) • Books on tape (variety of titles) (sign them out with the Instructional Assistants) • English language books in the file cabinets (sign them out with the Instructional Assistants) NOTE: To use lab books, you must leave your student ID card and use the books in the lab only – they cannot be taken home.
Videos • Crossroads Café (stories about daily life activities) • Side by Side (more about grammar and vocabulary practice)
Citizenship Practice • Students must register for Citizenship class • Lab materials are available for these students: • a. Cassette tapes • b. Books • c. Videos • Sample Citizenship tests are given in class. • See Mrs. Dulce Noor for more information!
A few reminders! • Scan your ID card when you enter the Lab. • If you have any questions, ask an Instructional Assistant for help. • Handle the headsets with care – Pull the microphone down gently. • Return the headsets to the top of the monitor when finished. • Do not shut off the computer! • Close all programs before leaving. • Leave the desktop as you found it. • Check CPU for your floppy disks or CDs. • Scan out when leaving the Lab. • And remember: NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED!
The beginning of your journey into the world of computers! Any Questions ?