1. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) The support kit of the TOOL courses Creativity and innovation to promote multilingualism and intercultural dialogue Iasi 25 – 26 June 2009

2. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) ‘The times they are a changin’, or are they?

3. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) Tutor and Learner Orientation

4. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) Tutor orientation

5. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) Tutor orientation

6. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) For the Tutor's guide we took into consideration the different functions a tutor fulfills in an open and distance learning situation with blended learning as context and guided, autonomous and collaborative learning as methods. The different functions are: materials developer, forum administrator, F2F sessions' manager, online coach... Guiding principles

7. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) For the Learner's guide we took into consideration what a new learner will need to know before starting one of the TOOL language courses and during the study of the course in order to make the most of the TOOL language courses. Guiding principles

8. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) - New tutors know that the CEFR and the descriptors of the European Portfolio are relevant documents to understand the level of the course, the course domain, the objectives of the course, to understand the quality grid behind the course, the basis of the methodology involved. - New tutors understand the context in which the course is presented: open and distance learning, blended learning: language courses on an electronic platform + F2F sessions. Criteria

9. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) - The new learner realizes the advantages of following the model path, but knows the objectives of the course and the possibility of drawing up an individual path through the course materials. - The new learner understands the structure of the language course. - The new learner can consult tips on how to work on the platform. He knows the different functions that are available in the course. Criteria

10. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) Tutor Guide

11. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) Model path through the course

12. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) Quality grid

13. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) The F2F sessions: the tutor as real-time coach The primary objective of the F2F sessions is to look back on previous units, to give Learners an opportunity to exercise their spoken skills, to discuss common errors, to have Learners present their group and individual tasks. Of equal significance is the preparation for the unit that follows.

14. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) Tips for the Tutor

15. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) The tutor as materials creator

16. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) The tutor as materials creator

17. Learner orientation

19. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) 2.7.2 Course content Course content covers different activities through which you progress from level A1 to A2. At the same time comprehension of spoken and written texts as well as speaking and writing are being improved. During F2F teaching more time is dedicated to activities for spoken interaction and spoken production – and there are several online activities that contain instructions on how to prepare for a particular dialogue or spoken production text. Some of these activities have to be carried out individually, others are based on interaction in pairs and groups or they require online communication. In addition, every unit includes some activities dedicated to self-reflection and learning to learn.  Types of TOOL course activities  Multiple Choice (true-false, multiple choice with multiple text or image options or with multiple media) Learner Guide

20. Learner orientation Face-to-face sessions (F2F) What to expect from your F2F sessions? The main objective of F2F sessions is to look back over previous units you have studied, practise your spoken skills and take part in group and individual presentations and discuss any common errors you may be making.

21. © 2008 - Cedric Saelens (Arteveldehogeschool) Thank you for listening Marleen Coutuer – Karel de Grotehogeschool en Arteveldehogeschool i.s.w. Cedric Saelens – Arteveldehogeschool Gent - België