L'Aprenentatge de Llengua Estrangera (Anglès) en l'Educació Primària Mitjançant les TIC (103580)
Overview of the Course:
The purpose of this course is to explore how computer networks (e.g. the Internet) can be used in the language learning process to engage in authentic communication to enhance that learning. We will explore a wide variety of tools available on the Internet, with an emphasis on how to use these as an integrated component of our teaching. As we become familiar with these tools, we’ll use them to create practical activities/lessons within a project-based paradigm. A core element of this course will be interaction with students taking a similar course to ours at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (USA) which will enable us to explore the notion of telecollaboration in an empirical fashion.
Our collaboration with them will enable us to create better materials and also give you the chance to practice telecollaboration in a totally authentic way. Another innovative aspect of this course is the approach to learning through 'flipped classrooms'. Click here for a 30 second introduction to what a flipped classroom is, and here for a 30 second explanation of what it means for you as a student in this course.
I am aware that some of you have experience (perhaps even extensive experience) with some aspects of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) while others will have no experience whatsoever. Both of these groups will be able to enjoy this course and will serve vital roles.
