Authentic Learning
http://www.lmp.ucla.edu/Lessons.aspx?menu=003
http://www.kentschoolofenglish.com/teacher/resources/lesson_bank/ExploitingAuthenticMaterial.pdf
(sample)
A critical look at the Concept of Authenticity
Authenticity cannot be defined as anything really existing in the outside word because any text taken out of its original context and away from its intended audience automatically becomes less authentic. Learners' proficiency levels and their positive attitudes towards the text are other aspects in this regard.
Authentic material requires at least two features: communicative potential and relevance.
http://e-flt.nus.edu.sg/v4n12007/shomoossi.pdf
Ideas for the first into class
Elements of Excellence-Online course design
IN AN IDEAL WORLD
12/7 help desk
Lots of training opportunities
Support
THE SLUMLORDS of EDU
No $$
Understaffed ID and IT resources
Customers buy our stuff no matter
what
Demand for online not dependent
on quality
WHAT WE CAN DO
Create strong presence
Connect students to resources
Communicate
Design
Online resources
CONNECTIONS
Career services
Library
Graduation
Internships
Advising
Communication
Expectations
Due dates
Deliverables
Outcomes
Help
Course Design
Intro
Prequel
Main Content
Learning Activities
Assessments
Outcome
Activities/The Main Event
How Phone Friendly R U?
Getting Active
Variety
Break big projects into small
Weekly deliverable
Learning community
Activities/Assessments
How do learners know they are
mastered the material?
Summary and recap of learning progress
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