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2017
Module organiser: Mr Martin Barge.
[email protected] 1. Course Outline Session Wk Title Description 1
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Introduction
i) Course overview: syllabus outline; assessment process; course tools. ii) Your experiences and expectations.
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Technology in language learning – concepts and contexts.
Exploring key concepts in language learning with technology; evaluating language learning websites.
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Document processing Using foreign languages on computer (e.g. using special characters, Unicode and ASCII); best practice when creating text documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
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Website design (1)
Understanding basic webpage design. An introduction to HTML coding.
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Website design (2)
An overview of forms of website structure. Planning and creating a basic structure. An Introduction to cascading style sheets (CSS).
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Authoring interactive Examining the elements of good authoring programs. materials (1) Creating interactive language learning exercises using Hot Potatoes. R E A D I N G W E E K
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Authoring interactive Further exploration of authoring platforms, and a brief materials (2) introduction to coding interactive elements using scripts.
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Multimedia (1)
Examining the use of multimedia (audio, pictures, video and text) to support language learning. Creating and embedding audio materials on the web.
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Multimedia (2)
Further exploration of multimedia: basic graphic, audio and video editing.
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Computer mediated communication
An exploration of various types of computer-‐mediated communication and how they can be exploited for language learning.
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Course review
Review of work done; clarification of assignments.
N.B. This outline may be subject to minor alterations during the course.
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2. Course Assessment i) 2 x mini-‐projects (weighted at 10% each of overall mark): Tasks to be confirmed. ii) A written review (1,000 words approx.) of a website or app for language learning (weighted at 30% of overall mark). Deadline: Wednesday 1st November 2017 @ 23:59pm. (You will be required to upload your essay to QMPlus). iii) The creation of a language-‐related website (5-‐8 pages in length), which demonstrates extensive familiarity with the Web and enough insight in the stipulated subject areas to choose appropriate links and other material. The site should be approved by the course organisers and accompanied by a report (1,500 words approx.), which demonstrates considerable application and extension of skills in any area of the course. (Weighted at 50% of overall mark). Deadline: Monday 8th January 2018 @ 23:59pm (You will be required to make your website available on the world-‐wide-‐web, and to upload your essay to QMPlus). 3. Recommended Background Reading Evans, M. (1993). ‘Nicolas: Using Hypercard with intermediate-‐level French learners.’ System, Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 213-‐229. [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0346251X9390043G] Accessed Jan 2013. Godwin-‐Jones, R. (2011). ‘Emerging Technologies Mobile Apps for Language Learning.’ Language Learning and Technology, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 2-‐11. [Online: http://llt.msu.edu/issues/june2011/emerging.pdf ] . Retrieved Sept 2015. Oliver, R. & Herrington, J. (1995). 'Developing Effective Hypermedia Instructional Materials'. Australian Journal of Educational Technology, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 8-‐22. [Online: http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet/ajet11/oliver.html]. Retrieved Sept 2012. Warschauer, M. (1996). 'Computer-‐Assisted Language Learning: An Introduction', (in S. Fotos (Ed.), Multimedia language teaching (pp. 3-‐20). Tokyo: Logos International.) [Online: http://www.ict4lt.org/en/warschauer.htm]. Retrieved Sept 2011. 4. e-‐journals The following e-‐journal is available freely online: Language Learning & Technology: A refereed journal for second and foreign language scholars and educators: http://llt.msu.edu/
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SML209: Computers and Languages. The following e-‐journals are accessible through the QMUL Library website: ReCALL: An international journal on technologies and language learning. System: An international journal of educational technology and applied linguistics Computers & Education: Covers the broader field of technology in education across the curriculum. 5. Useful Websites: W3schools HTML tutorials. http://www.w3schools.com/html/. Accessed Jan 2013. The RDN Virtual Training Suite. http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/. Accessed Jan 2013. Internet for Modern Languages. http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/he/tutorial/languages Accessed Jan 2013.
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