EdTech Induction Module 1 Online Resources EdTech Induction Module 1

Induction Module 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to the Educational Technology Unit 2. EdTech online Resources: 1. ELSD Educational Technology Blog A. e-coursebooks B. Supplemental Materials 2. Students section of the ELSD Blog 3. LMS

Educational Technology Unit Definition “Educational Technology is the effective use of technological tools in learning. As a concept, it concerns an array of tools, such as media, machines and networking hardware, as well as considering theoretical perspectives for their effective application.” Richey, R.C. (2008). Reflections on the 2008 AECT Definitions of the Field. TechTrends. 52(1) 24-25 Mission To enhance the quality of teaching and learning processes within the ELSD classroom, by effectively integrating and implementing various technological tools for KSUPY students, and to help achieve the ELSD objectives by providing those tools and the training needed to teachers and students, to effectively use them to maximize benefit.

Educational Technology Unit

The Edtech unit responsibilities Designing and providing digital learning/teaching content and resources for use inside and outside of the ELSD classroom Teacher training and workshops LMS (Learning Management System) facilitation Books (order, delivery, sales and logistics) for students and teachers Resources and Stationery on all campuses Resource Rooms (library, photocopying and printing, etc.) Facilities support coordination

What does the EdTech Unit provide for you? The Educational Technology (EdTech) Unit provides a range of educational technology tools for teachers and students These tools aim to enhance the teaching/learning process on campus, as well as encouraging the learners’ autonomy outside of the ELSD classroom ELSD Blog (pyd.ksu.edu.sa/elsdblog) LMS (Oxfordlearn) Student’s section of the ELSD Blog Interactive DVDs (New Headway Plus workbooks)

EdTech Module 1: Online Resources Elsd blog

The ELSD Blog is the online resource which gives teachers access to interactive materials to supplement the ELSD curriculum. Examples of materials found on the ELSD Blog: Interactive Notebook files Interactive Socrative quizzes Online version of coursebooks Class Audio Files Where: pyd.ksu.edu.sa/elsdblog Password protected: KSUPYteacher *ELSD Blog can be accessed from any location

EdTech Module 1: Online Resources 1a. E-coursebooks

Digital versions of all course books are available for teachers. Accessible from any location Makes lesson planning easier Class audios available Password protected: KSUPYteacher Please view the E-Coursebooks video attached to this training module.

1b. Supplemental materials EdTech Module 1: Online Resources 1b. Supplemental materials

Accessible from any location Compatible with software on e-podiums Interactive items are available to supplement lessons from all course books Accessible from any location Compatible with software on e-podiums You must download Smart Notebook software to download and open files on a personal computer Directions for downloading the program are available on the Blog Password protected: KSUPYteacher Product Key available from Resource Room

2 Steps to access the materials Choose your book Choose the unit Choose the file Download the file Open the file 1 3 4 5 Please view the Supplemental Materials video attached to this training module.

2. Students section of the elsd blog EdTech Module 1: Online Resources 2. Students section of the elsd blog

The student section of the ELSD blog provides students access to hundreds of hours worth of interactive materials, all designed to help students supplement their learning outside of the ELSD classroom. Password protected: pystudent

Class Audio files Interactive Skills Based Quizzes Interactive Smart Notebook files to supplement lessons from ELSD curriculum Students DO NOT need Smart Notebook to open these files Videos from ELSD classrooms EFL Apps for smartphones and tablets Password protected: pystudent

3. Lms - Learning management system EdTech Module 1: Online Resources 3. Lms - Learning management system

LMS is available from any location with internet, on or off campus. LMS allows our students to practice online activities corresponding to the curriculum they study on a day to day basis. This method of study encourages our students to become autonomous learners. LMS is available from any location with internet, on or off campus. Where: ELSD Blog > Extra > LMS-Oxfordlearn

Training for teachers will be provided by the EdTech Unit LMS course content will begin after the commencement of semester 1 classes Training for teachers will be provided by the EdTech Unit Registration details will be provided by the EdTech Unit DO NOT create your own LMS account Teachers will be required to deliver LMS activities in class on a weekly basis More information to follow during the training

Access codes are available in the back of the Student’s Book. DO NOT use until instructed by the EdTech Team In addition to LMS access codes, all levels of New Headway Plus Workbooks contain an interactive DVD for extra practice outside of the class.

FURTHER INFORMATION Where: pyd.ksu.edu.sa/elsdblog Please visit your campus Resource Room Visit the EdTech blog Where: pyd.ksu.edu.sa/elsdblog