Reflections on in the Classroom. Introducing Webheads in Action. Teresa Almeida d'Eça Escola Superior de Educação Setúbal, 27 February 2003

Starting at the end... "this project... is an example of reference for granting sabbaticals to Elementary and Secondary School teachers" (Prof. Doutor António Dias de Figueiredo, 22Fev02) Setúbal, 27 February 2003

How I got where I never dreamed! Setúbal, 27 February 2003 NetLearning Thesis + 'hooked' on serendipity = adf

2 years that followed the thesis  preparing a project  mission impossible: conciliating project and intense teaching activity  good news! = solution: sabbatical for self- development projects  finish the plan  contact a supervisor  submit request to Ministry of Education Setúbal, 27 February 2003

Initial content characteristics of how to use how to do a project description of projects

Setúbal, 27 February 2003 Final content and learning (an L2 / English) advantages of ways of communicating general aspects of introduction to projects types of projects guidelines projects higher ed. (online) training functions of (online) new technologies & 21st cent. learning

Setúbal, 27 February 2003 national & foreign elementary & secondary ed. diferent types & subject areas Projects relevance to projects for 1-4th grades 6 exclusively for altogether (including options for 1-6 and 1-9) in several subject areas 'Hoop Happenings' (Math): very interesting 'Save the Beaches': international project on environment now coordinated in Brazil 7-9: 'Mathematics by ' 7-12: 'Portuguese Emigration' and the option to analyze recent immigration movements * * difficulty in diversifying subject areas and in national contributions this chapter implied 2 trips to the U.S. for research and for a conference (= 3 projects for Sec.) + 2 conferences in Portugal (= 2 projects)

Setúbal, 27 February 2003 online courses carrying out projects online communities Training

Web page that complements the book Setúbal, 27 February 2003

... to end at the beginning!  why the initial quote?  to express enthusiasm!  it's good to share ideas e experiences!  to motivate you!  there are colleagues with lots to give and should do it!  to help spread the 'virus'!  some can drag others! It's vital to fill in the 'technology + pedagogy' gap! Setúbal, 27 February 2003

WiA: Webheads in Action Webheads in ActionWebheads in Action  English teachers (EFL/ESL) worldwide worldwide  online training for 8 weeks (Jan-Mar02)  create a solid online community  learn to work with (as)synchronous communication tools + their role in language learning  intense weekly program weekly programweekly program  communications center: Yahoo Groups  chat platforms: Tapped In (text) + Yahoo Messenger (text, voice and image) Tapped InTapped In Setúbal, 27 February 2003

 prolongued our activity beyond 8 weeks  relevant factors  dynamic coordinator  syllabus  permanent interaction  collaborative learning  constant mutual help  generated  trust  strong bonds  WiA Index Page: what we have done WiA Index Page WiA Index Page Setúbal, 27 February 2003

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