Event

Hybrid English Classes

Saturday, May 21st, 2005, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Speaker: Richard Lemmer

As an increasing number of students have internet access at both home and school, the use of hybrid classes, which combine face 2 face instruction with an online component, has become a practical means of introducing EFL learners to online learning activities. This presentation will report on the activities in a hybrid class for high school students. It will provide an overview of the three main areas of computer mediated communication used in this class; WebQuests, international e-mail exchanges, and discussion forums. The central platform for this class was the Moodle course management system. Class projects were designed to promote inquiry based learning and a recognition and awareness of other cultures, to improve computing skills and to provide an opportunity for learners to use English in a practical and authentic manner.

Organization: Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Okayama JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1000 yen

Venue: Okayama Sankaku Building near Omotecho in Okayama city

Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

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