1. Developing and using online ESL (EAL) curriculum Amber McLeod, M.Ed., TESL, B.Sc. Joyce Martens, M.A. TESL/TEFL, Karen Rauser, M.A. TESOL, B.A. Ling

2. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST QUESTION ABOUT DEVELOPING AND TEACHING ONLINE ESL? Please write your question on the paper provided (write BIG!)

3. The Journey Part 1 - Questions and Concerns Part 2 - The Process Part 3 - Challenges and Benefits Part 4 - Take-aways

4. Part 1 - Questions and Concerns Let's take a look at our questions: o What is the role of the Teacher in online learning? o Based on what we know about the ways that ELL's acquire language, is online learning an effective tool for language learning?

5. Part 2 - The Process STEP 1: Where do we start? STEP 2: Choosing an LMS STEP 3: Transformation

6. STEP 1: Where do we start? Start with a reference point to keep you focused on meeting the objectives.  CLB  CEFR  ACTFL  Exam prep (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Certificates) Benchmarks and Outcomes

7. STEP 2: Choosing an LMS LMS = Learning Management System Blackboard? Desire to Learn? Moodle? Blackboard: http://ondemand.blackboard.com/r9/index.htmhttp://ondemand.blackboard.com/r9/index.htm D2L: http://www.desire2learn.com/products/learning-suite/http://www.desire2learn.com/products/learning-suite/ TIPS: o know what support programs you need (java, flash) o have technical support!!

8. Moodle- marking

9. Blackboard- building course content

10. Desire to Learn- inserting info

11. STEP 3: Transformation Transform language learning concepts and techniques from the classroom to an online environment. o prior knowledge o teaching vs testing o repetition & practice

12. STEP 3: Transformation eslcourses.ca Techniques available online: types of activities question types pronunciation practice instant feedback monitoring student progress

13. Other Web 2.0 Tools for ELL Facebook Google docs e-clicker (available on the App store for a price!) Voice blogs (many LMS systems have these!) Skype Elluminate iPads iPhones http://nathanhall.posterous.com

14. Part 3: Challenges & Benefits Challenges: f2f interaction - motivation cheating and control technical issues- training and support teachable moments time consuming 20:1 (1 lesson =4 hours of online activity)

15. Benefits millenium students support tool monitoring/grading autonomous learning instant feedback any place, any pace, any time

16. Part 4: Take Aways wave of online education is here teacher's role is vital! blended learning provide technical training and support step out and get your feet wet!