COURSE SUMMARY:
The course aims to increase teachers’ confidence and basic skills in using different technology in the classroom.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Min. B1+ level of English.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND INTENDED SKILLS:
By the end of the course, participants will:
- become aware of key issues related to digital literacy
- have a knowledge of basic terminology
- have explored a range of tech tools that can be used in the classroom
- have a concrete project to implement with a group of students upon return to their own context
SAMPLE PROGRAMME:
1) Monday:
- Language classes or/and Observation
- Key issues in digital literacy
- f2f vs online and blended learning
2) Tuesday:
- Language classes or/and Observation
- Wikis and blogs
- Video and podcasts
3) Wednesday
- Language classes or/and Observation
- Social media in the classroom
- Apps
4) Thursday
- Language classes or/and Observation
- IWBs
- WebQuests
- Augmented reality
5) Friday
- Language classes or/and Observation
- Moodles
- VLE platforms for f2f
- Final presentations – my new project
EXAMINATION REGULATIONS, ASSESSMENT AND GRADING:
*Peer teaching - will be assessed by our resident tutors and grading is as follows:
- Exam on key concepts – 30%
- Presentation - 40%
- Assignment – post-course evaluation – 30%
TEACHING METHODS:
Workshops, group work, peer teaching. Additional reading, homework tasks and assignments.
