1. A TV Conference System across Asian institutions: A trial of project-based SLA using communicative media as an effective way to develop pragmatic and discourse competence
Shigeo Suzuki, Nagoya University, JAPAN
Mark Weeks , Nagoya University , JAPAN

2. Adoption of e-learning
Effective use of this medium
? faster access to information
? replacement of face-to-face educational experiences

3. The position of Videoconference program

4. Educational settings in Japan

5. Interaction via TV conference system
To achieve such goals, we have set up tasks for a group of two to five Japanese students to interact via a TV conference system with another group of ESL learners in Asian countries, such as Thailand, Taiwan, and Sri Lanka.

6. Pre-interaction : Video clips

7. Pre-interaction : PowerPoint files

8. Pre-interaction : Homepage

9. Benefits of videoconferencing
To implement this task, we have also provided a website where both groups can communicate with one another on an asynchronous basis. This includes self-introduction, exchanging views, and uploading any related e-materials.

10. Task 1: Selecting a theme
First Task Stage
Task 1: Selecting a theme
ONLINE
ON-CAMPUS
Task 2-1: Writing self-introduction
To implement this task, we have also provided a website where both groups can communicate with one another on an asynchronous basis. This includes self-introduction, exchanging views, and uploading any related e-materials.
Task 2-2: Exchanging opinions via chat on the homepage
ACROSS-
CAMPUS

11. Task 1: Selecting a theme
Second Task Stage
Task 1: Selecting a theme
ON-CAMPUS
ONLINE
Task 3-1: Doing research on their theme
To implement this task, we have also provided a website where both groups can communicate with one another on an asynchronous basis. This includes self-introduction, exchanging views, and uploading any related e-materials.
Task 3-2: Creating a video clip

12. Task 4-1: Creating a presentation file
Third Task Stage
Task 4-1: Creating a presentation file
ON-CAMPUS
ONLINE
Task 4-2: Rehearsals
To implement this task, we have also provided a website where both groups can communicate with one another on an asynchronous basis. This includes self-introduction, exchanging views, and uploading any related e-materials.
Task 4-3: Synchronic interaction
ACROSS-
CAMPUS

13. Synchronic interaction format
Duration of time
Contents
10 min.
self-introduction (alternating Japanese and Sri Lankan members )
20 min.
PowerPoint presentation based upon summary files (Sri Lankan students)
brief question time to presentation (From Japanese to Sri Lankan students)
PowerPoint presentation based upon summary files (Japanese students)
brief question time to presentation (From Sri Lankan to Japanese students)
50 min.
Discussion based upon summary files and presentations (All students and, if needs be, the staff )

14. Advantages of video conferencing
Extending and enhancing the learning experience: →Collaboration and Connectivity

15. Advantages of video conferencing
A few equipment: Easy to handle

16. A feasible blended model
An example of a video conferencing