WIA MEETING PROMISING PRACTICE PRESENTATION MARCH 13, 2013 PRESENTER: SHARON RAM FREMONT & ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION VESL Class Learners Build 21 st Century Employability and Soft Skills
Overview: VESL Lab Meets Mon-Thurs 12:00-1:15pm Multi-level ESL, all computer ability levels Hybrid class (USA Learns, Rosetta Stone) Curriculum integrates technology and ESL Lessons Students work at their own pace, completing assignments within their abilities ESL software and keyboarding software Teams help each other Current attendance: 31 students, open enrollment
Goals of the VESL Lab The goals of the lab are to: engage students in computer-based language practice build students’ computer skills and keep them current with technology develop appropriate soft skills for the workplace practice job readiness skills help students achieve personal goals through differentiated instruction provide curriculum that is current, relevant, engaging, and authentic
Employability Skills English communication technology skills Soft employability skills such as participation, cooperation, attendance, organization Job readiness – filling job applications, job interview questions, practice resume, cover letter, thank you letter, researching about a job
Blended Course The lab has been converted to a "blended course" as students complete the online component, USA Learns 1, 2, and 3, from home. Rosetta Stone packets are also available.
Weekly Check Lists Students compile and present their work in a portfolio after completing self-assessment surveys created in Survey Monkey Students can earn a certificate of completion upon completing 80% of the work
Weebly Students complete assignments in class, save it, and upload to their weeblys. Sharon’s VESL Weebly Winter Read Student Testimonials!
Student Weeblys Sam Sri Maricela Intira Mohammed Parvin
Resources Fremont Adult School Weebly FREE! Survey Monkey FREE! Brainshark FREE! Voki FREE! Marshall Adult Education FREE! News for you online – subscription Collaborize Classroom FREE!
Questions? Sharon Ram ESL Teacher & Distance Learning Facilitator Fremont Adult School Thank you!