1. 1 Presentedby Chris O’Reilly Educational Technologist / Senior Multimedia Developer

2. 2 Introduction to e-packs: E-packs are online interactive self-study exercises designed to be used as part of a blended or distance learning course. http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/epacks Open Language Programme: Open Language Programme: 3000 students; 500+ external students Institution-Wide Language Programme Institution-Wide Language Programme including language specialist degrees Blended learning: Blended learning: 3-hour lesson, plus 3 hours of self-study Until 2001: paper-based study packs Until 2001: paper-based study packs Since 2001: development of epacks Since 2001: development of epacks 4 Languages, various levels: 4 Languages, various levels: 1800+ Originally designed Interactive exercises

3. 3 Pedagogical Considerations: E-packs follow a communicative syllabus E-packs follow a communicative syllabus Use of e-packs is intended to foster learner autonomy (a pragmatic definition) Use of e-packs is intended to foster learner autonomy (a pragmatic definition) Integration of e-packs and taught classes: blended learning Integration of e-packs and taught classes: blended learning Staff/student training and support Staff/student training and support

4. 4 Typically e-packs are: Online sessions lasting 3 to 4 hours each Online sessions lasting 3 to 4 hours each 10 or 13 originally designed multimedia interactive exercises 10 or 13 originally designed multimedia interactive exercises A cultural awareness section A cultural awareness section An extension work section with references to other materials and links to other language learning sites, plus instructions for a written task An extension work section with references to other materials and links to other language learning sites, plus instructions for a written task

5. 5 Typically e-packs are:

6. 6 English for Academic Purposes – similar principles English for Academic Purposes – similar principles Highly interactive Highly interactive Audiovisual Audiovisual Game-based Game-based Make available university-wide Make available university-wide as support via WebLearn as support via WebLearn

7. 7 Google Analytics for e-packs: Current users of e-packs: Anglian Ruskin Anglian Ruskin Central College of Commerce Central College of Commerce European Business School European Business School Galway-mayo Ins of Technology Galway-mayo Ins of Technology Harper Adams Harper Adams Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield University Sheffield University Sunderland University Sunderland University Warwick University Warwick University On 2-week trail: Brighton University Brighton University Edinburgh University Edinburgh University Bishopsgate Ins Bishopsgate Ins Morely College Morely College

8. 8 Current and future projects for e-packs: Various other English projects Various other English projects Other languages, Arabic / Mandarin Chinese Other languages, Arabic / Mandarin Chinese Early Childhood Scheme Early Childhood Scheme Business School Activities Business School Activities Designing for the Mobile phone Designing for the Mobile phone

9. 9 Thanks you for your time… And enjoy your e-pack experience… http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/epacks