| Course Number / Name: EFL537 Computer Assisted Language LearningSection #: Course Room#: Language LabTerm: Fall 2011 |
Faculty Name: Jeff Lebow
Email Address: j.lebow@snhu.edu , jefflebow@gmail.com
Office Hours: by appointment
Phone: 603-574-4923 Skype: jefflebow
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(s) and Supplemental Materials:
There are no required textbooks for this course. Required readings will be selected from the list of online journals and other digital sources found at http://EFL537.com/readings
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
The equivalent of a United States Bachelor’s degree and 550 TOEFL score paper - based, or 213 on the computer-based test for a non-native English speaker.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides a hands-on, collaborative environment in which to learn about and explore the use of computer technology for language learning. It provides a hands-on, collaborative environment, which involves participants in exploring emerging computer tools for language teaching and learning, reading and discussing relevant research on cognitive learning theory, second language acquisition, and communication theory, and creating computer-based language lessons in accordance with their own teaching interest. Assessment is based on each student’s skills development, reflections on course materials, application of CALL to their relevant teaching environment, and participation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
EFL537 students will be able to integrate the learned theories, pedagogy, and technologies into their practice as learners and educators. Specifically, they will
- Overcome affective filters that might prevent them from including CALL tools in their teaching.
- Demonstrate competence in basic computer skills including desktop management, web posting and site building, use of CMC, and accessing multimedia files.
- Familiarize themselves with advanced computer literacies such as producing audio and video materials, creating web based quizzes, accessing materials via RSS, and social bookmarking
- Produce and put in to practice instructional materials designed for their target learners.
- Use computer technologies to engage in meaningful professional development and build a foundation for further development and actualization of CALL related practice.
- Develop strategies for coping with technological, economic, and/or bureaucratic obstacles they may encounter in practicing CALL
- Demonstrate an understanding of theory and research related to CALL
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, ideas, & theories related to CALL
- Demonstrate competence in use of basic CALL Tools and a familiarity with advanced tools
- Design learning materials that effectively integrate CALL tools into students’ likely teaching environments’
- Evaluate software and websites for their effectiveness and appropriateness for specific teaching environments
COURSE FORMAT: (e.g. lecture; lecture/discussion; seminar; other)
Each week there will be at least one hour of prepared material (video lectures, screencasts, and multimedia guides) that students will engage with prior to the synchronous class meeting. The class meeting will take place at 7pm each week and last for at least an hour. This time will be used for instructor lectures and presentations, and having class discussions about course material. Following the class meeting, students will work on assigned tasks and projects and meet with the instructor one-on-one to troubleshoot any technical problems and confer on their reflections and projects.
COURSE EVALUATION CRITERIA:
| 25% | Skills Proficiency - ability to use CALL related computer programs and web-based tools |
| 25% | Reflections - reports and blog posts that students produce |
| 20% | Participation - Attendance at synchronous class events and overall engagement with the material and learning community of the class. |
| 30% | Application - development of learning materials |
GRADING POLICY:
90 – 100% = A
80 – 89.9% = B
70 – 79.9% = C
60 – 69.9% = D
< 59.99% = F
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance during each week’s synchronous class meeting is essential to achieving the learning outcomes of this course. It is not necessary that students participate from the Langauge Lab, but it is important that they do so from a place where they can focus on the subject matter and not be interrupted. Additional times will be arranged with each student to meet one-on-one with the instructor online. Participation makes up 20% of evaluation criteria. As such. failure to participate in class meetings or one-on-one sessions will have a significant impact on a student’s grade.
PLAGIARISM POLICY:
All are reminded that academic dishonesty is unethical and a violation of the academic honesty policy of Southern New Hampshire University. Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty will be subjected to the procedures described in the Southern New Hampshire University Handbook.
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENTS:
https://my.snhu.edu/Academics/Pages/SyllabiStatements.aspx
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WEEKLY READINGS/ASSIGNMENTS/EXAM SCHEDULE: (this is a tentative schedule and the scheduling and content of topics and assignments my vary based on student interests and pace of progress.
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Topics/Skills | Assignments | |
| - Orientation - Course Overview - History of CALL - Tips & Tricks | -Standards for the 21st Century Learner - Intro to new technologies and how they can contribute to language learning and teaching - Blogger Guide, Diigo Guide | |
| - 21st Century Literacies - Google Tools, Blog Setup, Social Bookmarking | - Emily Chen’s Introduction to CALL - Introduction to Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) - 1st reflection blog post | |
| - Computer-mediated Communication - CALL Discourse Tools | -Introduction to Computer Mediated Communication | |
| -Media Tools: images, audio, video | - Introduction to multimedia CALL - Designing CALL Programs and Activities | |
| - Games & activities | - Prepare for skills proficiency assessment - Using Technology to Teach Reading Skills , Writing Skills , & Listening Skills- | |
| Langauge Skills Based CALL (part 1) - Reading, Writing, Listening | - Using Technology to Teach Speaking and Pronunciation Skills - Using concordance programs | |
Week 7 | Skills Based CALL (part 2) - Speaking, Pronunciation, Grammar | - CALL software design and implementation - Begin developing CALL Teaching module |
Week 8 | - Software Design and Evaluation | -Student selected readings- 3rd Reflection Assignment |
Week 9 | - Presentation Tools | |
Week 10 | -- Professional Development - Social Networking | - Prepare CALL Teaching Module Presentation |
Week 11 | Final Presentations |
