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Shaping the Way We Teach English MOOC U.S. Department of State and the University of Oregon, American English Institute https://www.coursera.org/course/Sh aping1Landscape
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Building a Collaborative MOOC David Fay U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of State Leslie Opp-Beckman UO AEI UO AEI Deborah Healey UO AEI UO AEI Jeff Magoto UO AEI UO AEI Elizabeth Hanson-Smith UO AEI UO AEI
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David Fay, U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of State involvement
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Leslie Opp-Beckman, University of Oregon, AEI, University of Oregon - American English Institute
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Positive aspects of a MOOC: Reach a very large audience
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Positive aspects of a MOOC: Reach a very large audience Provide free access to quality education
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Positive aspects of a MOOC: Reach a very large audience Provide free access to quality education Have a look into other classrooms around the world
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Positive aspects of a MOOC: Reach a very large audience Provide free access to quality education Have a look into other classrooms around the world Connect with other teachers world-wide
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Biggest challenges in a MOOC: Participation
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Biggest challenges in a MOOC: Participation User connection speed and other technical problems
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Biggest challenges in a MOOC: Participation A land course doesn’t easily transfer to a MOOC User connection speed and other technical problems
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Biggest challenges in a MOOC: Participation A land course doesn’t easily transfer to a MOOC User connection speed and other technical problems... Nor does a “traditional” online course
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Taking the teacher out, but keeping a virtual presence Weekly intro videos with the 3 teachers Clearly structured content by teachers, for teachers Week 3 Blackboard Collaborate session Discussion Forums Community TAs
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Careful management of the interface and design to anticipate questions. Limited pathways through content
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Careful management of the interface and design to anticipate questions. Limited pathways through content Forums for participants to help each other Required participation in forums
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Careful management of the interface and design to anticipate questions. Limited pathways through content Forums for participants to help each other Awareness of varied reasons for taking the course
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Careful management of the interface and design to anticipate questions. Limited pathways through content Forums for participants to help each other Awareness of varied reasons for taking the course Attention to limited bandwidth
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Careful management of the interface and design to anticipate questions. Limited pathways through content Forums for participants to help each other Awareness of varied reasons for taking the course Attention to limited bandwidth Screencasts for additional help
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Approach content in different ways Weekly introductory video about the content
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Approach content in different ways Weekly introductory video about the content Examples from real classrooms – videos from Shaping the Way We Teach English
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Approach content in different ways Weekly introductory video about the content Examples from real classrooms – videos from Shaping the Way We Teach English Readings by teachers for teachers – ETF, ITESL-EJ, websites
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Approach content in different ways Weekly introductory video about the content Examples from real classrooms – videos from Shaping the Way We Teach English Readings by teachers for teachers – ETF, ITESL-EJ, websites Practical application in a lesson plan project
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Approach content in different ways Weekly introductory video about the content Examples from real classrooms – videos from Shaping the Way We Teach English Readings by teachers for teachers – ETF, ITESL-EJ, websites Practical application in a lesson plan project (with built-in revision)
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Build in interaction wherever possible
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Encourage land-based study groups
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Build in interaction wherever possible Encourage land-based study groups Promote Discussion Forums – TAs particularly helpful here
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Build in interaction wherever possible Encourage land-based study groups Promote Discussion Forums CMS interface for human Peer Evaluations of the project
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Build in interaction wherever possible Encourage land-based study groups Promote Discussion Forums CMS interface for human Peer Evaluations of the project A contest – fun factor, but usable in the classroom Encourage creativity in guesses!
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Build in interaction wherever possible Encourage land-based study groups Promote Discussion Forums CMS interface for human Peer Evaluations of the project A contest – fun factor, but usable in the classroom Live webinar to help with projects
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It takes a team
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Legal aspects
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It takes a team Legal aspects Content writing
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It takes a team Legal aspects Content writing Editorial assistance
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It takes a team Legal aspects Professional videographers Content writing Editorial assistance
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It takes a team Legal aspects Professional videographers Additional creative work Content writing Editorial assistance
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It takes a team Legal aspects Professional videographers Additional creative work Organization and management Content writing Editorial assistance
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It takes a team Legal aspects Professional videographers Additional creative work Organization and management Content writing Editorial assistance Community TAs and Study Groups
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It takes a team Legal aspects Professional videographers Additional creative work Organization and management Content writing Editorial assistance Learning the interface Community TAs and Study Groups A moving target – but improving!
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Part 1, Landscape of ELT Week 1 – Authentic Materials & Realia Week 2 – Pair and Group Work Week 3 – Critical & Creative Thinking Week 4 – Learner Feedback & Assessment Week 5 – Language in Context Starts April 6, 2015 Part 2, Paths to Success in ELT Week 1 – Integrating Skills Week 2 – Alternative Assessment Week 3 – Individual Learning Differences Week 4 – Classroom Management Week 5 – Reflective Teaching Starts May 11, 2015
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MOOC MOOC Shaping the Way We Teach English We Teach English Course 1 - The Landscape of English Language Teaching Begins April 6, 2015 Begins April 6, 2015 https://www.coursera.org/co urse/Shaping1Landscape
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MOOC MOOC Shaping the Way We Teach English We Teach English https://www.coursera.org/co urse/Shaping1Landscape
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