This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 1 04/10/2015 FOSTERING AUTONOMY IN BLENDED LEARNING ALL project Assoc.prof. Dr. Jolita Šliogerienė, Mykolas Romeris University Assoc. prof. Dr. Jelena Suchanova Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 2 What is blended learning? Definition 1 BL is defined as a combination of face-to- face (FtF) and computer assisted learning (CAL) in a single teaching and learning environment.

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 3 ALL Definition 2 Blended learning is a learning/teaching system that combines the inspiration and motivation of traditional classroom teaching and the fun and flexibility of e- Learning to create courses that are accessible and motivating for today's adult students.

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 4 The aim of BL The most important aim of a BL design is to find the most effectie and efficient combination of the two modes of learning for the individual learning subjects, contexts and objectives

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 5 ALL The Mission of the project is to create a blended learning system, online and offline, with materials for learning and teaching in five languages (Turkish, Romanian, Bulgarian and Lithuanian) and a procedural methodology, which can be transferred to the learning and teaching of other languages, as well. blended learning

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 6 ALL The project is for adult learners who have had an initial introduction in one of the languages (Turkish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Lithuanian) and who want to progress from a survival level to a greater competency (A2 Common European Framework).Common European Framework

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 7 ALL Diaspora, businessmen, experts, tourists, as well as people who are interested in languages, are all part of the targeted sector.

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 8 04/10/2015 LEARNERS’ NEEDS MOTIVATION AND EXPECTATION

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 9 MOTIVATION

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 10 WHAT DO THEY NEED THE LANGUAGE FOR?

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 11 PERSONAL NEEDS

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 12 EXPECTATIONS

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 13 Advantages of BL Cost effective Variety of information Cooperation Problem-based learning Fostering autonomy and motivation

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 14 Disadvantages of BL Boring exercises (not much variety) Access to the internet or Self-access centers Lack of personal communication Time management Lack of teacher’s feedback Lack of formal assessment

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 15 Ways of Fostering Autonomy Writing (e.g. describing the best businessman/teacher. Module 1 Unit 1) &lc=4906&id=15686http://login.allproject.info/aufgabe.php?show=1924 &lc=4906&id=15686 Speaking (e.g.prepare to speak on the way you spend your leisure time Module 2 Unit 4) &lc=7013&id=15735http://login.allproject.info/aufgabe.php?show=2300 &lc=7013&id=15735 Listening (e.g. dictation writing Module 2 Unit 4) &lc=7013&id=13526http://login.allproject.info/aufgabe.php?show=2300 &lc=7013&id=13526

Ways of Fostering Autonomy Project (e.g. watch a video and decide what meal a girl is going to prepare Module 1 unit 3) &lc=4940&id= &lc=4940&id=18001 Forum (e.g.to express your pros and cons on living in house or a flat Module 1 Unit4) &lc=4951&id=15692http://login.allproject.info/aufgabe.php?show= 1924&lc=4951&id=15692 project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 16

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 17 Ways of Fostering Autonomy Orientation unit Consolidation Units (in each module) Grammar files (in each module) Vocabulary files (in each module) Diary writing

project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. 18 ALL