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Module 01 Activities
Module 01 Activities
1 Scavenger Hunt
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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!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahg6qcgoay4
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?
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Printer
Writable CD/DVD
c. Web
Web browser running the most current version (Firefox, Chrome, IE, Safari)
Adobe reader, https://get.adobe.com/reader/
d. Software/Downloads
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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;
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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 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
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A friendly reminder for posting to discussion forums:
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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.
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1.5 Discussion: Welcome and Introductions
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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
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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.
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."
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1.6 Lesson: Technology Support for Best
Practices for Teaching Online
Lesson: Technology's Support for Best Practices for
Teaching Online
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
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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
5. Readings
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
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what you have learned. Then take the Test Your Knowledge quiz on the next part
of this lesson.
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Part 3: Readings
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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.
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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 th oughts, perspectives, and
the connections we will make.
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3. Pedagogy specific readings (if you want to delve
deeper-this is optional)
Learner Engagement
Teacher Presence - Establishing an Online Teaching Presence
More on Constructivism
Connectivism
Peer-to-Peer Interactions
Next Step
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discussion.
Post Guidance
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Optional 1.7 Discussion: Technology's Support
for Best Practices
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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.
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Let's learn about using LMSs!
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).
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.
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:
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.
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1.9 Discussion: Reflection
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
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What new learning have you gained?
What do you still want to know more about?
What was most beneficial?
Also be sure to post a reply to at least one course mate (100-150 words).
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