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2 Shaping the Way We Teach English MOOC U.S. Department of State and the University of Oregon, American English Institute https://www.coursera.org/course/Sh aping1Landscape

3 Building a Collaborative MOOC David Fay U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of State Leslie Opp-Beckman UO AEI UO AEI Deborah Healey UO AEI UO AEI Jeff Magoto UO AEI UO AEI Elizabeth Hanson-Smith UO AEI UO AEI

4 David Fay, U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of State involvement

5 Leslie Opp-Beckman, University of Oregon, AEI, University of Oregon - American English Institute

6 Positive aspects of a MOOC: Reach a very large audience

7 Positive aspects of a MOOC: Reach a very large audience Provide free access to quality education

8 Positive aspects of a MOOC: Reach a very large audience Provide free access to quality education Have a look into other classrooms around the world

9 Positive aspects of a MOOC: Reach a very large audience Provide free access to quality education Have a look into other classrooms around the world Connect with other teachers world-wide

10 Biggest challenges in a MOOC: Participation

11 Biggest challenges in a MOOC: Participation User connection speed and other technical problems

12 Biggest challenges in a MOOC: Participation A land course doesn’t easily transfer to a MOOC User connection speed and other technical problems

13 Biggest challenges in a MOOC: Participation A land course doesn’t easily transfer to a MOOC User connection speed and other technical problems... Nor does a “traditional” online course

14 Taking the teacher out, but keeping a virtual presence Weekly intro videos with the 3 teachers Clearly structured content by teachers, for teachers Week 3 Blackboard Collaborate session Discussion Forums Community TAs

15 Careful management of the interface and design to anticipate questions. Limited pathways through content

16 Careful management of the interface and design to anticipate questions. Limited pathways through content Forums for participants to help each other Required participation in forums

17 Careful management of the interface and design to anticipate questions. Limited pathways through content Forums for participants to help each other Awareness of varied reasons for taking the course

18 Careful management of the interface and design to anticipate questions. Limited pathways through content Forums for participants to help each other Awareness of varied reasons for taking the course Attention to limited bandwidth

19 Careful management of the interface and design to anticipate questions. Limited pathways through content Forums for participants to help each other Awareness of varied reasons for taking the course Attention to limited bandwidth Screencasts for additional help

20 Approach content in different ways Weekly introductory video about the content

21 Approach content in different ways Weekly introductory video about the content Examples from real classrooms – videos from Shaping the Way We Teach English

22 Approach content in different ways Weekly introductory video about the content Examples from real classrooms – videos from Shaping the Way We Teach English Readings by teachers for teachers – ETF, ITESL-EJ, websites

23 Approach content in different ways Weekly introductory video about the content Examples from real classrooms – videos from Shaping the Way We Teach English Readings by teachers for teachers – ETF, ITESL-EJ, websites Practical application in a lesson plan project

24 Approach content in different ways Weekly introductory video about the content Examples from real classrooms – videos from Shaping the Way We Teach English Readings by teachers for teachers – ETF, ITESL-EJ, websites Practical application in a lesson plan project (with built-in revision)

25 Build in interaction wherever possible

26 Encourage land-based study groups

27 Build in interaction wherever possible Encourage land-based study groups Promote Discussion Forums – TAs particularly helpful here

28 Build in interaction wherever possible Encourage land-based study groups Promote Discussion Forums CMS interface for human Peer Evaluations of the project

29 Build in interaction wherever possible Encourage land-based study groups Promote Discussion Forums CMS interface for human Peer Evaluations of the project A contest – fun factor, but usable in the classroom Encourage creativity in guesses!

30 Build in interaction wherever possible Encourage land-based study groups Promote Discussion Forums CMS interface for human Peer Evaluations of the project A contest – fun factor, but usable in the classroom Live webinar to help with projects

31 It takes a team

32 Legal aspects

33 It takes a team Legal aspects Content writing

34 It takes a team Legal aspects Content writing Editorial assistance

35 It takes a team Legal aspects Professional videographers Content writing Editorial assistance

36 It takes a team Legal aspects Professional videographers Additional creative work Content writing Editorial assistance

37 It takes a team Legal aspects Professional videographers Additional creative work Organization and management Content writing Editorial assistance

38 It takes a team Legal aspects Professional videographers Additional creative work Organization and management Content writing Editorial assistance Community TAs and Study Groups

39 It takes a team Legal aspects Professional videographers Additional creative work Organization and management Content writing Editorial assistance Learning the interface Community TAs and Study Groups A moving target – but improving!

40 Part 1, Landscape of ELT Week 1 – Authentic Materials & Realia Week 2 – Pair and Group Work Week 3 – Critical & Creative Thinking Week 4 – Learner Feedback & Assessment Week 5 – Language in Context Starts April 6, 2015 Part 2, Paths to Success in ELT Week 1 – Integrating Skills Week 2 – Alternative Assessment Week 3 – Individual Learning Differences Week 4 – Classroom Management Week 5 – Reflective Teaching Starts May 11, 2015

41 MOOC MOOC Shaping the Way We Teach English We Teach English Course 1 - The Landscape of English Language Teaching Begins April 6, 2015 Begins April 6, 2015 https://www.coursera.org/co urse/Shaping1Landscape

42 MOOC MOOC Shaping the Way We Teach English We Teach English https://www.coursera.org/co urse/Shaping1Landscape


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