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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ESL TEACHING II
Mark Miller 
markmiller.protic@gmail.com

Autumn 2010

 Group A - Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30 DKN 1259
Group B - Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:30 DKN 1259

Evaluation | Weekly Schedule

1. General Objectives

1. Develop skill in using computer technology in ESL teaching. Develop skill in integrating computer applications into ESL teaching practices within the requirements of the MELS program
2. Engage in critical reflection as to personal values, attitudes, and practices related to second language teaching and use of computers.

2. Program Competencies

Within the Province of Quebec, all teacher education programs must deal with twelve broad competencies which are stipulated in the description of the BEALS program (www.ulaval.ca).  This course contributes to the development of these competencies as follows:

• Compétence 1:
  Agir en tant que professionnelle ou professionnel héritier, critique et interprète d’objets de savoirs ou de culture dans l’exercice de ses fonctions.
• Compétence 2:
  Communiquer clairement et correctement dans la language d’enseignement, à l’oral et à l’écrit, dans les divers contextes liés à la profession enseignante.
• Compétence 3:
  Concevoir des situations d’enseignement-apprentissage pour les contenus à faire apprendre et ce, en fonction des élèves concernés et du développement des compétences visées dans le programmes de formation.
• Compétence 6:
  Planifier, organiser et superviser le mode de fonctionnement du groupe classe en vue de favoriser l’apprentissage et la socialisation des élèves.
• Compétence 8:
  Intégrer les technologies de l’information et des communications aux fins de préparation et de pilotage d’activités d’enseignement-apprentissage, de gestion de l’enseignement et de développement professionnel.
• Compétence 11:
  S’engager dans une démarche individuelle et collective de développement personnel et professionnel.
• Compétence 12:
  Agir de façon éthique et responsable dans l’exercice de ses fonctions.

3. Specific Objectives

                    Computer Skills

• Demonstrate ability to navigate in the Windows environment 
• Demonstrate ability to create a variety of documents:
•  Demonstrate ability to use various word processing tools; 
• Demonstrate ability to use spreadsheet software 
• Demonstrate ability to use presentation software; 
• Demonstrate ability to use a variety of computer hardware as teaching aids/tools

Computer Integration

• Demonstrate ability to integrate computers into your teaching methods 
• Develop an understanding of the computer's pedagogical resources and possibilities 
• Develop and discover computer and internet resources for your own teaching
• Demonstrate ability to integrate multimedia technology into your teaching
• Explore educational potential of various online environments

Reflective practice

• Reflect on possible applications of computers in your own teaching practices;
• Reflect on personal abilities with respect to computer applications;
• Reflect on personal attitudes toward team work/co-op learning for yourself and students;
• Develop skill in working in a team and interpersonal communication;
• Reflect on and reassess personal values, attitudes, and practices;
• Develop skill in participating in discussions related to teaching;
• Develop skill in relating theory to practice;
• Demonstrate willingness to share ideas and be supportive of others.
  
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4. Content

This course is designed to introduce the future ESL teacher to computer applications that can be integrated into teaching methods in order to meet the objectives of the MEQ

Word processing; spreadsheets; Internet browsing; Internet research; presentation software and hardware; Email; the Internet; Internet/computer resources for the ESL teacher; scanning documents and multimedia technology are the main components.

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5. Methodology and class organization

Activities will include:

- workshop style projects - discussions & feedback (small group and whole class)- demonstrations of applications- cooperative learning activities- lectures- Computer lab work (outside of regular classtime)

- Final Exam/Evaluation

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5. Evaluation

Final Exam...................................................................50%

Projects & Activities....................50%

• word processing................15%
• spreadsheet.................15%
• presentation software.......20%

Total: 100%

A. Formative evaluation: 

A major role of the class work is to provide students with feedback and promote critical reflection on applications of computer technology in their language teaching practices. Feedback is also provided through discussion when all the students are together in the larger group; both peer and instructor feedback will be provided during class work and project presentations.

B. Class Work, Projects and Assignments 

There will be various projects & assignments that together will make up 50% of your final mark. The goal of these projects & assignments is to help you acquire and practice the skills developed in class as well as discover possible methods for integrating technology into your personal teaching practices.

C. Final Exam

The final exam is worth 50% of the final grade and will cover most skills presented and practiced in class in the workshops and projects. It is a practical exam where the student is asked to perform various tasks to demonstrate the abilities they have aquired during the course.

Departmental scale for changing numerical grades into letter grades

6. WEEKLY SCHEDULE: TOPICS/ACTIVITIES

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7. HANDING IN ASSIGNMENTS

If you are absent or unable to hand in an assignment on time due to exceptional circumstances, you should discuss with me
in advance and we will probably be able to come to an arrangement.

If you cannot hand in an assignment to me personally, please leave it at the Kiosque d'information at the Faculté des lettres, located on the third floor of the Pavillon Charles-de Koninck (Hall Émile-Nelligan, sector 3200), during regular office hours (8:30 - 12:00 and 1:30 - 5:00). Should I not receive the assignment, you will then have proof of having handed it in.

Late assignments will not be accepted.

Make back-up copies of all work and projects.
Computer/Internet/Email failure or error are not valid or acceptable reasons for late assignments.

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8. MATERIAL   

-USB memory stick 

for saving your work and/or handing in assignements

**OPTIONALPrinter paper for personal printing in lab.

9. OFFICE HOURS

After class, by appointment, please.

• E-mail: markmiller.protic@gmail.com 

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