Module 01 Activities

1.
1 Scavenger Hunt
Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay
Please download and complete the OBA course familiarization scavenger

hunt.
The scavenger hunt will help you become familiar with the OBA learning
management system and where to find information on the site.
Submit the completed document in the Add Submission area at the bottom
of this page.
Note: If you are unable to access the links for calendar events, leave the calendar
response blank. Thank you.
Happy Hunting!
Copyright 2020 TESOL International Association, all rights reserved, not for distribution
Image Source: http://www.pngall.com/technology-png
Please make sure you have access to the following:
1. Video viewer installed on your computer

See the video below to ensure that videos work on your system. If you
cannot see this video, please contact tech support (bottom left corner of
screen).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahg6qcgoay4
2. Software programs and other tech components
a. Hardware
Laptop or PC
Smartphone or Tablet – You should be able to login to our site but note the
responsive design format. All features are fully functional.
For the basic information, view this video (and ignore the promotional comment at the
end): What is Responsive Design and Why Is It Important?
Printer
Headset and microphone (for recording, videoconferencing etc.– optional

but helpful)
b. File saving and sharing

Storage device or place to save files (see some options)
Memory stick/flash drive
Writable CD/DVD
Online document sharing/curation program that allows you to deposit files

(Google Drive, Dropbox, Livebinders – see course materials)
Folder on your desktop for course documents (optional but helpful)
c. Web
Internet access to web-based materials (websites, multimedia, etc) – This

includes access through firewalls.
Web browser running the most current version (Firefox, Chrome, IE, Safari)
Adobe reader, https://get.adobe.com/reader/
d. Software/Downloads
Word processing program (MSWord, OpenOffice, Pages for MAC)
Apps as needed
1.4 Objectives / Assignments
Week 1
Objectives
In Week 1 you will become familiar with the online learning environment
and investigate online learning management systems. Other topics include
technology support for best practices in online teaching and an overview of
the Capstone course of the Developing an Online Teaching Program.
Participants will
• become familiar with the course learning management system used in all courses
of the program (OBA);
• understand, compare, and contrast online, mobile, and blended learning

environments including features, applications, and options for language
teaching;
• identify best practices in managing learning in online, blended, and mobile
learning environments;
• identify characteristics of successful online learners and best practices to

promote success;
• identify and apply best practices associated with the role of an online
facilitator/moderator;
• discover social and academic issues and considerations for online, blended, and
mobile learning environments, including rules of netiquette, copyright issues,
cheating, and plagiarism.
Assignments
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Please complete all activities/assignments by Sunday. Make sure you post a

response for each discussion topic for Week 1.
Please note that the reflection thread will not be accessible until Thursday so
it is a true reflection of the week. Thank you.
Graded Assignments
1. Scavenger Hunt
2. Discussion – Welcome and Introductions
3. Discussion – Reflection
There is also an optional discussion: Technology support for best practices

in teaching online
A friendly reminder for posting to discussion forums:
a. Create an original post, including all information outlined in the

description
b. Read posts from others in the group
c. Respond to at least one other participants post (more is
better )
You will find that there is a wealth of information to learn from input of others
when lively discussions ensue. We encourage you to respond to as many
posts as your busy schedules allow.
Click on this link to access the rubric for assignments.
1.5 Discussion: Welcome and Introductions
Welcome to our course!
"
Welcome Committee" is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International
A good place to start is with introductions so we can all get to know

colleagues we will be working with and create a collegial community of
learners.
1. Please Introduce yourself and include the following information and any
other information, personal or professional, you would like to share.
• your name
• where you live
• institution
• educational background
• experience with online learning
• goals and expectations for this course
• two favorite best practices you currently use in your
teaching/training – one that begins with the first letter of your first
name and one that begins with the first letter of your last name (get
creative)
2. Please also make sure to read introductions from others and post a reply
(100-150 words).
And, you have options for posting (a benefit of using online delivery
systems). You can write your intro in the text editor and /or record your
intro using the tool in the top toolbar. This way we can read and listen at
the same time. The choice is yours. If you'd like a few tips on posting
pictures with this Learning Management System, Oba, please click here.
Directions for Posting
To create an initial post, click on the big pink/red pen icon. In the subject
line, enter ______________(your name)'s Introduction
(Dawn's Introduction, for example). Write your response in the message
box and when finished, click "Post to Forum."
To reply to a post, click on the post you want to read. At the bottom right of
the page, click "Reply," and add your response in the message box. When
finished, click "Post to Forum."
1.6 Lesson: Technology Support for Best
Practices for Teaching Online
Lesson: Technology's Support for Best Practices for
Teaching Online
"Word cloud bird" by Sandy Wagner is licensed under CC0
In the lesson for Week 1, you will gain new insights and information on best
practices for teaching English online and how the use of technology offers
support for the development of important English language skills. While
there are recommended best practices for both the pedagogy and
mechanics of online course design, the focus for Week 1 is on pedagogical
practices supported by features of technology learning environments. We
address in greater depth design considerations, specifically Universal
Design for Learning, in subsequent courses of the program.
Click on the grey box at the bottom of each page to advance to the next
activity in the lesson. Make sure to complete all activities.
Lesson Topics
1. Contextualizing the lesson (Quizlet)
2. Test your knowledge
3. Technology transformations (video)
4. Test your knowledge
5. Readings
Part 1: Contextualizing the Lesson
To get started with this lesson, see what

you already know about best practices for teaching English online by taking
the Quizlet Challenge.
Go to Quizlet (see link below) and flip through the flashcard set (click on
"Flashcard" and then test your knowledge with with some of the quizzes to
see what you have learned. Then take the Test Your Knowledge quiz on the
next part of this lesson.
Quizlet Best Practices
Please complete the quiz that is part of this lesson online.
Part 2: Technology Transformations
A Brief History of Technology in Education

Watch the video, and as you watch, consider the best practices
highlighted as technology has transformed our teaching and
learning. Then answer the Test Your Knowledge questions.
https://youtu.be/nJ0nlh5FU5A
Part 3: Readings
Image by Pixaline from Pixabay
Now that you have had a sampling of some best practices

(new, evolving, and transformative) for teaching English
online, let's discover even more and discuss how
technology supports these best practices. I hope you
enjoyed the Quizlet Challenge activity and the
video. These are two examples of how technology can
support teaching.
The readings for week 1 will provide insights and

information on best practices for teaching English
online. You will use this information to inform your
Technology Support for Best Practices discussion forum
post.
The end result of this discussion will be a list of best
practices to incorporate as you begin to develop your
own online learning environment, incorporating
features and functionalities to best meet your learner's
needs and the design of your course lessons and
activities.
Of particular interest are new theories, best practices,

and pedagogies that technology has brought to teaching
and learning a second language. Technology has also
enhanced and provided new forms of interaction that
promote the development of language proficiency. What
works in the face-to-face classroom may take on a new
dimension in technology-supported learning
environments, as you will discover and apply in your
own course design.
So, read on and I look forward to your thoughts, perspectives, and the
connections we will make.
1. TESOL Technology Standards, chapter 8: Online

Teaching and Learning with the Technology Standards
Helpful guidelines/best practices for setting up the
learning environment, teacher/learner presence, and
specific standards.
Pay special attention to pg 170, table 8.2 for this week's

final project component.
2. Supporting English Language Learners Through

Technology and/or The Pedagogy of Technology
Integration
3. Pedagogy specific readings (if you want to delve

deeper-this is optional)
Learner Engagement
Teacher Presence - Establishing an Online Teaching

Presence
Teacher Presence - Teacher Presence: Invaluable or

Overrated (applies to both face-to-face and online
environments)
Constructivism
More on Constructivism
Connectivism
Peer-to-Peer Interactions
Your Choice (search on Google or other search engine for

more information)
Next Step
When you have completed all readings, go to the

discussion forum "Technology Support for Best
Practices" and post your response to the discussion
prompt. I look forward to our discussion.
Post Guidance
Based on information provided in the lesson for Week 1

and the video/readings, create an original post and
include the following:
1. Technology's importance in language education: How

can technology support the language learning process?
2. Best practices Recommendation: Discuss one or two
best practices you would recommend as best supported
by technology and specifically for teaching online?
Optional 1.7 Discussion: Technology's Support
for Best Practices
"Language teaching can be enhanced by effective uses of

educational technology. Based on research findings in
language acquisition and computer-assisted language
learning, best practices take into account effective
language pedagogy, and appropriate roles of
technology. "
~Hoopingarner, D., 2009
THIS DISCUSSION IS OPTIONAL AND NOT GRADED
Post Guidance
Based on information provided in the lesson for Week 1 and the
video/readings, create an original post and include the following:
1. Technology's importance in language education: How can technology

support the language learning process?
2. Best practices recommendation: Discuss one or two best practices you

would recommend as best supported by technology and specifically for
teaching online?
Please click on my post titled Opening Comments to get started and then
create your own post by hitting the big pink/red pen icon.
Let's learn about using LMSs!
Please do the following:

1. Watch the video produced by an LMS software developer to learn more about LMSs.
Learning Management Systems
2. Now, watch two videos by former participants from this certificate program, showing
what they created. This is for for a Reading & Writing Course (Indiana University—thank
you, Jordan Gusich!). This is the type of course that you will create for our certificate
program. You'll plan a course in Course #2, develop and pilot it in Course #3, and teach it
in the Capstone (Course #4).
Here is another video walk-through of a Canvas course by a past participant--this time

by Jacqueline Vulcano, for ESL 1&2. Thanks, Jacqueline!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmUme_phdgM
3. Download the attached Learning Management System Evaluation Rubric (see below)
or click on the link: Link to Evaluation Rubric (this may seem redundant, but provides
examples of two ways to provide documents on an LMS). You can use this to learn about the LMS
you'll use.
4. Identify your LMS to evaluate. Your choices are
• an LMS you have access to for course development at your Institution, or

• Canvas (free version)
You can find information about Canvas here--you don't have to learn it all today! But you
should start to explore:
• Canvas Online Community

• Canvas Instructional Designer page (click on Get Started)
• Canvas Instructor page (click on Get Started)
• Canvas for Beginners Intro video
Think about how you can build your course! You can reflect on that and this week's learning in
the Reflection discussion, coming up next.
1.9 Discussion: Reflection
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It is always a good idea to reflect on the week and consider what went well,
what could be improved, and what you still want to know. Please take a
few moments to reflect on Week 1.
Remember: You have choices for posting your response: text, audio
recording (you can create using Quicktime, Audacity (free) or your favorite
recording program), PowerPoint (if you want to use visuals and the option
to record on each slide), or Video (Adobe Spark is a good one to try
or iMovie or Quicktime).
So, consider trying something new—and have some fun at the same time —
with one of our many tech resources. The choice is yours.
Reflection guidance—Please share with us some of the following (150-250
words or similar in video/audio):
• What did you already know?

• What new learning have you gained?
• What do you still want to know more about?
• What was most beneficial?
And, of course, post any additional information you wish to share.
Also be sure to post a reply to at least one course mate (100-150 words).
Thanks for your input! Click on the large red/pink pen

in the bottom right corner to get started!

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Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay

Please download and complete the OBA course familiarization scavenger

Please make sure you have access to the following:

1. Video viewer installed on your computer

2. Software programs and other tech components

Headset and microphone (for recording, videoconferencing etc.– optional

b. File saving and sharing

Memory stick/flash drive

Online document sharing/curation program that allows you to deposit files

Folder on your desktop for course documents (optional but helpful)

Internet access to web-based materials (websites, multimedia, etc) – This

Adobe reader, https://get.adobe.com/reader/

• understand, compare, and contrast online, mobile, and blended learning

• identify characteristics of successful online learners and best practices to

Photo by AbsolutVision on Unsplash

Please complete all activities/assignments by Sunday. Make sure you post a

There is also an optional discussion: Technology support for best practices

A friendly reminder for posting to discussion forums:

a. Create an original post, including all information outlined in the

b. Read posts from others in the group

c. Respond to at least one other participants post (more is

Click on this link to access the rubric for assignments.

Welcome to our course!

A good place to start is with introductions so we can all get to know

Directions for Posting

"Word cloud bird" by Sandy Wagner is licensed under CC0

1. Contextualizing the lesson (Quizlet)

2. Test your knowledge

3. Technology transformations (video)

4. Test your knowledge

Part 1: Contextualizing the Lesson

To get started with this lesson, see what

Quizlet Best Practices

Please complete the quiz that is part of this lesson online.

Part 2: Technology Transformations

A Brief History of Technology in Education

Image by Pixaline from Pixabay

Now that you have had a sampling of some best practices

The readings for week 1 will provide insights and

Of particular interest are new theories, best practices,

1. TESOL Technology Standards, chapter 8: Online

Pay special attention to pg 170, table 8.2 for this week's

2. Supporting English Language Learners Through

3. Pedagogy specific readings (if you want to delve

Teacher Presence - Establishing an Online Teaching

Teacher Presence - Teacher Presence: Invaluable or

Your Choice (search on Google or other search engine for

When you have completed all readings, go to the

Based on information provided in the lesson for Week 1

1. Technology's importance in language education: How

"Language teaching can be enhanced by effective uses of

~Hoopingarner, D., 2009

THIS DISCUSSION IS OPTIONAL AND NOT GRADED

1. Technology's importance in language education: How can technology

2. Best practices recommendation: Discuss one or two best practices you

Please do the following:

Learning Management Systems

Here is another video walk-through of a Canvas course by a past participant--this time

4. Identify your LMS to evaluate. Your choices are

• an LMS you have access to for course development at your Institution, or

• Canvas Online Community

Photo by Diego PH on Unsplash

with one of our many tech resources. The choice is yours.