1. Global Modules: International On-line Forum as a Novel TESOL Tool. Ekaterina V. Talalakina Associate Professor Foreign Languages Department School of World Economy and International Affairs National Research University Higher School of Economics Moscow, 2011

2. National Research University Higher School of Economics 1. Theoretical background. 2. Goals and objectives. 3. Framework and quality assurance. Global Modules: International On-line Forum as a Novel TESOL Tool.

3. 1.Theoretical Background. 2. Goals and objectives. 3. Framework and quality assurance. CLIL: Content and Language Integrated Learning Learner-Generated Context E-Learning: Participative Media Global Modules: International On-line Forum as a Novel TESOL Tool. National Research University Higher School of Economics

4. 1.Theoretical Background. 2. Goals and objectives. 3. Framework and quality assurance. CLIL-related meta-goals: 1) to master the language in a native-speaker environment 2) to explore the subject- matter concepts through first-hand information exchange Global Modules: International On-line Forum as a Novel TESOL Tool. National Research University Higher School of Economics

5. 1.Theoretical Background. 2. Goals and objectives. 3. Framework and quality assurance. Objectives: 1) to create a learner-centric ecology 2) to foster collaborative learning 3) to raise global awareness/ to increase cross-cultural understanding Global Modules: International On-line Forum as a Novel TESOL Tool. National Research University Higher School of Economics

6. 1.Theoretical Background. 2. Goals and objectives. 3. Framework and quality assurance. Global Modules: International On-line Forum as a Novel TESOL Tool. National Research University Higher School of Economics Framework: asynchronous on-line discussion Week 1 Introductions and expectations Week 2 Common reading and general discussion Week 3 Group work and specific examples Week 4 Summary and critique

7. 1.Theoretical Background. 2. Goals and objectives. 3. Framework and quality assurance. Global Modules: International On-line Forum as a Novel TESOL Tool. National Research University Higher School of Economics Quality Assurance Component-based: software, content, participants Time-based: 1) pre-design and rule-setting 2) start-up and guidance, 3) evaluation and reflection Impact-based: sustainability and scalability ensured by peer-review, flexibility and openness.

8. Global Modules: International On-line Forum as a Novel TESOL Tool. National Research University Higher School of Economics Main Features: CLIL + Learner-Generated Context + E-Learning Global Concepts Discussion + Language Practice Cross-Cultural Learning Environment inexpensive, low-tech, asynchronous, class reinforcing, learning enhancing, tangible, gradable, internationalizing, ultra-productive

9. Global Modules: International On-line Forum as a Novel TESOL Tool. National Research University Higher School of Economics Thank You for Attention! Acknowledgement: Global Modules International On-line Forum was created by Dr. Gary Scudder of Champlain College, Vermont, USA www.globalmodules.net