Establishing a Culture of Achievement: Multiliteracies in the ELT Classroom Session #3: 10 August 2012

Review of Sessions #1 and #2 What are multiliteracies? Why are they important for Thailand and the ASEAN Community? Technology is one of the literacies that are important. What are some of the others? Why is critical reading so important for us and our students?

Overview of Session #3 Assessment in online or technology- oriented learning Cross-cultural understanding, knowledge and sharing in the ASEAN Community

Reminder/Overview of Assignments Send your samples of student work to Shei Sanchez: Should be received by Ajarn Shei a week prior to the session.

Assignment for Session #4 Session #4 will be Friday, 24 August. Send to Shei examples of student work that you feel reflect multiliteracy. Please send to Shei your samples by Monday, 20 August.

Assignment for Session #5 Session #5 will be on Friday, 7 September. Send to Shei examples of student work using critical reading skills. Please send to Shei your samples by Monday, 3 September.

Assignment for Session #6 Session #6 will be Friday, 21 September. Send to Shei examples of student work that reflect cross-cultural exploration. Please sent to Shei your samples by Monday, 17 September.

Assessment in Online Work What makes assessment difficult in online work? Share with a partner Reflections from each site

Some Issues Plagiarism Sharing assignments/copying Depth and perspective Other “typical” issues with assessment

Some Resolutions Assignments are joint/shared and submitted as a pair or group. Students must submit web resources; teachers check out the resources and talk to students early about possible plagiarism.

Online Resources are Available

Cross-Cultural Challenges The world is getting smaller and closer together because of globalization. This means everyone is interacting more with people from different cultures and backgrounds. This will be especially true in Asia as the ASEAN Community moves forward.

One Activity Friendship Something that is important to everyone. Something that we see differently and where there can be cross-cultural difficulties

The culture of friendship How does Thai culture view friendship? How does US culture view friendship? How do we learn how other ASEAN countries view friendship?

Understanding Yourself Core beliefs – things that, for you, are non- negotiable in your relationship with others. For example: I feel strongly about people being who they are and not pretending to be something other than they are; authenticity. Share with a partner. What are some human qualities that are most important to you?

The culture of business national-focus national-focus Read excepts from the article. Where do you see potential cross-cultural conflict between Thailand and other ASEAN countries?

The culture of tourism See the handout on tourism and visitors to ASEAN countries. What does that indicate to you?

Thailand and Singapore See the handout on one aspect of Singapore culture. Discuss with a partner. How is this different and how it is the same or similar to Thailand?

Social Media and Cross-Cultural Relationships Facebook Twitter Text messaging Other communications How can this help or hinder cross- cultural relationships?

An Activity Exploring a social media site and noticing opportunities and issues

Reflections What are important topics and learning so far in this series? Talk with a partner. Sharing from each site.

Reminder on Assignments Due dates: Assignment for Session #4 – 20 August 2012 Assignment for Session #5 – 3 September 2012 Assignment for Session #6 – 17 September 2012

Next Session with Ajarn Shei Friday, 24 August, 2012

Thank you and See you SOON! Good luck as you pursue your learning in this important topic of multiliteracies in the ELT classroom. Thank you for all your great participation!