• This course (ENED379301) investigates the use of multimedia language learning resources for the EFL classroom at middle-school and high-school level.
  • This course will show how MALL technology can be used in a student-centred way.
  • Topics covered in this course will include the following:
  • PART 1:
    • Televison
      • using TV for language learning
    • Videos
      • Using commercial videos
      • Making language-learning videos
    • Cassette players
      • Listening comprehension and student-centred applications
    • Computers
      • MP3s, Videos (Windows MovieMaker)
      • PowerPoint, Photoshop,Bulletin boards, Email
      • Interactive computer games on the internet
      • Teacher-resource software in the internet
      • Moodle (free courseware)
      • Writely (collaborative writing)
      • Hot Potatoes (Grammar activities)
      • Quandry (Language Mazes)
      • Finale (Music software)
    • Overhead Projector (OHP)
  • PART 2:
    • In addition to learning about the practical use of multimedia resources in this course, members will make projects in groups.
    • These projects will focus on aspects of Multimedia Assisted Language Learning (MALL).
    • Groups will give presentations on these projects.
    • Course members will also each make an individual Speaking Journal during the semester, in addition to a portfolio of work and assignments during the semester.

                                                            

The aims of this course are:

  1. to become familiar with the mechanics of using technology in the EFL classroom
    • how to set up and use a TV, Video Player, Computer, OHP, Cassette player
    • how to link different items together (computer with TV, etc.)
  2. to become familiar with language-learning software
    • Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
    • Internet-based software and interactive programs
  3. to practice using technology in the EFL classroom
    • making MALL projects
    • giving presentations on those projects.
  4. to use student-centred assessment
    • self-assessment, peer-assessment
    • portfolios
    • Speaking Journals

                                                                 The course consists of two 75-minute periods each week for 16 weeks.
Each period will look at educational technology from a specific perspective:

  • Period 1 (Tuesday, Classroom NE 401)
    This period will be used for assignments, portfolio conferences, peer-assessment,
    projects, and presentations.
    • Week 1: Course Introduction Computer - Class Email pals
    • Week 2: Cassette Players - recording, interviewing native speakers, etc.
    • Week 3: TV - English-learning programmes: children's programs, EBS.
    • Week 4: OHP - Using the OHP in class
    • Week 5: CD-ROMS: CD-Rom-based learning, reference CD-Roms
    • Week 6: Internet - Language-learning resources, listening sites, writing sites, etc.
    • Week 7: Cassette Players - Using popular songs, authentic tapes, etc
    • Week 8: TV - News broadcasts - CNN, BBC, ABC, etc.
    • Week 9: Videos & DVDs - Movie videos, captioning, subtitles
    • Week 10: Computers - PowerPoint, Excel
    • Week 11: DVDs, Internet Puzzles
    • Week 12: TV - Authentic programs: AFN, BBC, Arirang, etc.
    • Week 13: Videos - News videos, documentaries (history videos, etc.)
    • Week 14: Computer - Language games, puzzle sites and resources.
    • Week 15: Final Portfolio assessment. Internet assessment sites
    • Week 16: Reflection
  • Period 2 (Thursday, ¿ì´çºôµù, Classroom 211)
    This period will be used for practical, technology-based investigatation of ways of using educational technology in the EFL classroom.

                                                             

There are a number of assignments suggested for each week.
When you complete these assignments, put the results in your portfolio .

                                                               

Each student should make a Speaking Journal. This can be on cassette tape, MP3 files, or on Audio files (CD-Rom). The purpose of the Speaking Journal is to show how oral skills can improve through regular practice and meaningful reflection.

  1. The Speaking Journal is a diary.
  2. There should be an entry for every week of the course.
  3. Students can choose the topics.
  4. Students can choose the format.
  5. The Speaking Journal will be handed to the professor twice during the semester.

Make your Speaking Journal interesting, informative, reflective and creative.
Think about what you can say   Think about how to make it exciting.

                                                             

We will be doing lots of activities in class. We will also be doing assignments, making projects, giving presentations, and assessing each other on peer-assessment sheets. In order to keep all this material in order, we need a portfolio. A ring-binder is a good idea for this, since pages can be added and moved around. Use this portfolio to keep all your materials from the classes, as well as printouts of your emails and your presentation.

Your portfolio shows what you can do. In addition to containing assignments and assessments, it is your opportunity to be creative and to present your work in an attractive and meaningful way. Think about the structure and format of your portfolio. It should not be just a collection of isolated assignments, but should tell a story about your study during the semester. When browsing through the portfolio, the reader should be taken on a learning journey in which each new page supplements and builds upon the previous pages. Because of this, it is useful to have clear sections and headings.

Assessment of the portfolios will take place regularly, and will be done by course members. See the assessment schedule for more information.  Course members will make criteria for these assessments.

                                                                

Assessment on this course will be student-based, and continuous. Students will assess themselves and each other, using self/peer-assessment sheets.

  1. Attendance and participation in class (cooperation, collaboration, creativity, etc.) 25%
  2. Reflection (Individual Speaking Journal) 25%
  3. Creativity and diligence (Portfolio - emails, assignments, materials) 25%
  4. Presentation lesson (group collaboration, preparation, presentation, learning content) 25%

                                                          

Students will give presentations in groups. These presentations will be based on project work done by the groups durning the semester.

Each group of students should decide a MALL project that they would like to learn about.

  • What would you like to learn about in MALL?
    • Computer software? (How to use PhotoShop, PowerPoint, etc)
    • Webpage designing? (Namo, DreamWeaver)
    • Video editing? (MovieMaker)
    • How to use MALL in language lessons?

Students will then make a project about their topic, and will give a presentation to the other students at the end of the semester.

The Class Journal contains all the assessment sheets and attendance sheets. It will be available during each lesson for students to enter their marks.

Don't worry. Just do your best at all times!