Module+5+-+Resources

= Module 5 - = = Resources = = For = = Language Learning =

= PART A - Textbooks & Authentic Resources =

//A 1. Think, Pair, Share//
Add what you can to this list: All materials and resources in your LOTE classroom should be
 * engaging
 * informative
 * up-to-date
 * digital &
 * easily accessible


 * [|Module 5 PP]** View more [|presentations] from [|puppini].

//A 2. Questions for Textbook Evaluation//
Working in pairs or threes, choose one of the following elements of your textbook to focus on for this activity, then discuss the questions in your group. If you don't have a textbook with you, then use the PSPL examples.


 * **1. Vocab Lists** || **2. Text and Vocab** || **3. Exercises** || **4. Comprehension of Text** || **5. Culture** || **6. Summary and Vocab** ||
 * * How are the vocab lists organised?
 * Why?
 * What are the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches for the learners in the short term and in the longer term? || * What are the text types used and for whom are they intended? Why?
 * In what context of culture/use?
 * What would learners learn about communicating from these texts? How would you assume the vocab list is organised? How does this benefit learners in the long term? || * What sort of response is required from learners? What are they required to do?
 * Is there flexibility for them to create their own responses?
 * How authentic are the phrases presented?
 * What value do these exercises have for students in the longer term? || * What sort of questions are being asked? Do they require deeper levels of understanding from learners?
 * Is there any discussion of the audience of the text?
 * What opportunities do learners have to respond to the text?
 * How is the text scaffolded to cater for differing abilities? || * How is the information in this section being connected to the learners' life worlds?
 * How is culture presented here?
 * What does this section teach about language use? || * How is the language presented here? (lists of...etc)
 * How are students encouraged to interpret and create language for their own purposes?
 * Are the linguistic elements presented useful? Are they contextualised?
 * What would learners learn about communicating from this information? ||

//A 3. Speed Questions about Authentic Resources//
In pairs, go to Online Stop Watch and set the 'Count Down' timer for 2 minutes. Look over the list of questions and predict how many of these questions you will be able to answer in that space of time. When you are ready, tell your partner how many you think you can answer, and then they will start the timer for you and ask you the questions. Each question only needs a once sentence answer as the aim is to get through as many of them as you can. You can say 'pass' if you need to. Your partner will keep track of how many questions you have answered. Once you have finished, swap roles so you ask your partner the questions and see how many they can get.

1. What are authentic resources? 2. What authentic resources do you use in your classroom? 3. How useful are authentic resources in the languages classroom? What do they offer? 4. What insights about language, culture, and communication in context do authentic resources provide? 5. How do authentic resources enhance learning opportunities in the classroom? 6. What classroom interactions, learning activities, and communication tasks might arise from the use of authentic resources? 7. What teacher mediation is necessary to make authentic texts work effectively in classroom interactions? 8. What additional resources might be necessary to improve learning opportunities from authentic resources? What scaffolds/supports might be necessary? 9. What are two powerful arguments for the inclusion of authentic materials in classroom practice? 10. What sources of interaction with other users of the language are available to your learners? 11. What are the implications of these for your teaching? 12. What are the potential benefits and challenges of engaging native speakers with your classes? 13. What particular linguistic and cultural resource do YOU bring to your teaching context? 14. How does your linguistic and cultural background (in the target language and in English) influence the learning opportunities of your learners? 15. What are the implications of diversity in learners linguistic and cultural background in the classroom? 16. How does diversity in linguistic and cultural backgrounds of learners enhance their learning of language and culture?

= PART B - ICT & Language Learning =

//B 1. Reflecting on Videos//
Jose Picardo Box Of Tricks

There is a lot to take in in these videos. Lots of deep statements about learning and teaching with technology in the 21st century. Take a moment or two to sit and think about it then, using Using write a Facebook status update (i.e no more than two SHORT sentences or 140 characters and including your name) about your thoughts/feelings/learnings after watching these two videos, then add your update to the table below. I've filled out the first one as an example. (You could turn this into an activity in your LOTE classroom where students have to write a response in the same style they would use on Facebook, but in the target language).


 * Jess McCulloch hopes that she can create a environment that has lots of options for students to be creative with Chinese and lets them find out how to learn language for themselves. ||
 * Cathy Wu hopes that students can access more authetic resources in classroom and teachers can develop online materials for them to access anywhere. ||
 * Cathy Wu hopes that students can access more authetic resources in classroom and teachers can develop online materials for them to access anywhere. ||


 * [|Lote And Ict]** View more [|presentations] from [|Jess McCulloch].

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//B 2. Exploring the technoLanguages Wiki//


The technoLanguages wiki provides some ideas and links for using lots of different ICT tools in your LOTE classroom. Spend some time now exploring it and see what resources will be useful to you. Each page encourages you to add your own ideas, tips and tricks, so please don't hesitate to hit that 'Edit' button and leave your own little piece of genius behind for others to learn from.

= //B 3. ICT Plan// =

Think about the sorts of things you would like to do with ICT in your LOTE classroom. Download and fill in this ICT plan which will help you refine some of those ideas and plan when you will get started,

[|ICT PLAN.doc]



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