Lentec Holland Sweden Denmark

This is the starting page. Topical announcements can be placed here.

Integration of technical and language goals as a guiding principle

Teachers present themselves to all students: essential in digital communication

Blackboard offers space for all relevant documents

Chat rules: nettiquette is vital and can be learnt. Levels: all students know beforehand how they will be assessed

Example of Dutch assessment levels translated to CEFR descriptors

In the course of the project, the stack of materials grows and grows

Example of assignment: English is the tool, the case is technical (PBL).

The Discussion Board offers ample opportunity for relevant but spontaneous communication

It can be a bit overwhelming

Correctness is not the first goal, although some of these materials can be used in a general language discussion

Functional space for each group

Specific discussions within one’s own group are possible, too

The best products could be saved in a portfolio, of course!

Most students quickly find their way on the Blackboard

Due to firewalls, the chat functionality was a disappointment

In-depth information – perhaps more useful to staff than to students

Ample choice; not every function needs to be used

After a while, the lay-out becomes familiar and practical

Students have space to place their own products