2. EdTech Induction Module 1
Online Resources
EdTech Induction Module 1

3. Induction Module 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction to the Educational Technology Unit
2. EdTech online Resources:
1. ELSD Educational Technology Blog
A. e-coursebooks
B. Supplemental Materials
2. Students section of the ELSD Blog
3. LMS

4. Educational Technology Unit
Definition
“Educational Technology is the effective use of technological tools in learning. As a concept, it concerns an array of tools, such as media, machines and networking hardware, as well as considering theoretical perspectives for their effective application.”
Richey, R.C. (2008). Reflections on the 2008 AECT Definitions of the Field. TechTrends. 52(1) 24-25
Mission
To enhance the quality of teaching and learning processes within the ELSD classroom, by effectively integrating and implementing various technological tools for KSUPY students, and to help achieve the ELSD objectives by providing those tools and the training needed to teachers and students, to effectively use them to maximize benefit.

5. Educational Technology Unit

6. The Edtech unit responsibilities
Designing and providing digital learning/teaching content and resources for use inside and outside of the ELSD classroom
Teacher training and workshops
LMS (Learning Management System) facilitation
Books (order, delivery, sales and logistics) for students and teachers
Resources and Stationery on all campuses
Resource Rooms (library, photocopying and printing, etc.)
Facilities support coordination

7. What does the EdTech Unit provide for you?
The Educational Technology (EdTech) Unit provides a range of educational technology tools for teachers and students
These tools aim to enhance the teaching/learning process on campus, as well as encouraging the learners’ autonomy outside of the ELSD classroom
ELSD Blog (pyd.ksu.edu.sa/elsdblog)
LMS (Oxfordlearn)
Student’s section of the ELSD Blog
Interactive DVDs (New Headway Plus workbooks)

8. EdTech Module 1: Online Resources
Elsd blog

9. The ELSD Blog is the online resource which gives teachers access to interactive materials to supplement the ELSD curriculum.
Examples of materials found on the ELSD Blog:
Interactive Notebook files
Interactive Socrative quizzes
Online version of coursebooks
Class Audio Files
Where: pyd.ksu.edu.sa/elsdblog
Password protected: KSUPYteacher
*ELSD Blog can be accessed from any location

10. EdTech Module 1: Online Resources
1a. E-coursebooks

11. Digital versions of all course books are available for teachers.
Accessible from any location
Makes lesson planning easier
Class audios available
Password protected: KSUPYteacher
Please view the E-Coursebooks video attached to this training module.

12. 1b. Supplemental materials
EdTech Module 1: Online Resources
1b. Supplemental materials

13. Accessible from any location Compatible with software on e-podiums
Interactive items are available to supplement lessons from all course books
Accessible from any location
Compatible with software on e-podiums
You must download Smart Notebook software to download and open files on a personal computer
Directions for downloading the program are available on the Blog
Password protected: KSUPYteacher
Product Key available from Resource Room

14. 2
Steps to access the materials
Choose your book
Choose the unit
Choose the file
Download the file
Open the file 1 3 4 5
Please view the Supplemental Materials video attached to this training module.

15. 2. Students section of the elsd blog
EdTech Module 1: Online Resources
2. Students section of the elsd blog

16. The student section of the ELSD blog provides students access to hundreds of hours worth of interactive materials, all designed to help students supplement their learning outside of the ELSD classroom. Password protected: pystudent

17. Class Audio files
Interactive Skills Based Quizzes
Interactive Smart Notebook files to supplement lessons from ELSD curriculum
Students DO NOT need Smart Notebook to open these files
Videos from ELSD classrooms
EFL Apps for smartphones and tablets
Password protected: pystudent

18. 3. Lms - Learning management system
EdTech Module 1: Online Resources
3. Lms - Learning management system

19. LMS is available from any location with internet, on or off campus.
LMS allows our students to practice online activities corresponding to the curriculum they study on a day to day basis. This method of study encourages our students to become autonomous learners.
LMS is available from any location with internet, on or off campus.
Where:
ELSD Blog > Extra > LMS-Oxfordlearn

20. Training for teachers will be provided by the EdTech Unit
LMS course content will begin after the commencement of semester 1 classes
Training for teachers will be provided by the EdTech Unit
Registration details will be provided by the EdTech Unit
DO NOT create your own LMS account
Teachers will be required to deliver LMS activities in class on a weekly basis
More information to follow during the training

21. Access codes are available in the back of the Student’s Book.
DO NOT use until instructed by the EdTech Team
In addition to LMS access codes, all levels of New Headway Plus Workbooks contain an interactive DVD for extra practice outside of the class.

22. FURTHER INFORMATION Where: pyd.ksu.edu.sa/elsdblog
Please visit your campus Resource Room
Visit the EdTech blog
Where: pyd.ksu.edu.sa/elsdblog