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CALL for Newcomers

  • Deborah Healey, Oregon State University
  •    deborah.healey@oregonstate.edu


  • Susanne McLaughlin, Roosevelt University, smclaugh@roosevelt.edu
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Getting Acquainted
  • What previous experience have you had?
  • What do you hope to gain from this session?
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Agenda
  • Introduction:
    • Why use CALL?
  • CALL settings and resources
    • Teacher resources
    • Lab use
    • One-computer classroom
    • Independent by students
  • Q&A
  • Guided hands-on time
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Needs assessment (handout)
  • Who are the users?
  • What are the goals?
  • What is the setting?
  • How much do you know?
  • What do you have now?
  • How much money can  you spend? >
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Introduction: Why use CALL?
  • Interaction with others
  • Variety
  • Multimedia
  • Authentic material
  • Teacher resources
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What CALL is for- a few ideas
  • Connecting students to each other, to native speakers, and to the teacher
  • Students working with each other
  • Students working on a specific skill
  • Teachers preparing material            >
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Reflect as you watch…
  • What is the goal of the site/program?
  • For what learners would it achieve the goal?
  • Are multiple modes of learning available?
  • Are students thinking, or are they just clicking?      >
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Teacher resources: Internet
  • Lesson plans: http://iteslj.org
  • Articles and research: http://iteslj.org
  • Authentic material in different media: www.bbc.com; www.cnn.com -> education -> student news, www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/educators/
  • Mailing list for teachers: TESL-L: search or www.hunter.cuny.edu/~tesl-l/
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Teacher resources: Software
  • Crossword generator (Hot Potatoes, Crossword Creator)
  • Authoring programs (Hot Potatoes)
  • Gradebook (Google and find)
  • Tools in Word: Insert Comments, Autosummarize
  • CD-ROMs that accompany texts (and websites)
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Lab use
  • Software and Internet sites for individual or whole-group use
    • Start by modeling appropriate use
    • Consider a teacher-control lab setup
    • Good to have first-time use with the teacher if Ss will work alone later
  • Writing and pre-writing help
    • Group discussion sites like www.nicenet.org
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One-computer classroom
  • Whole-class and individual resources
    • Presentation with LCD panel
    • SmartBoard with whole group
    • Resource center for individuals and small groups
  • Software
    • Simulations (Carmen Sandiego, Oregon Trail)
    • CD-ROM references
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One-computer classroom: Internet
  • Audio/video –show, then normal activities: bbc, cnn; English Insight - http://condor.depaul.edu/~dsorsa/insight/
  • 5-minute quiz fun – choose the quiz ahead of time and just have fun: www.manythings.org/
  • Reference information: www.iTools.com or www.noodletools.com for the teacher


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Independent use
  • Open lab hours and at home
  • Needs:
    • Clear instructions
    • Objectives to meet + outcomes to achieve
    • Record-keeping method
  • Internet sites for students: oregonstate.edu/dept/eli/internetpossibilities.html
  • Software with record-keeping
  • Class and individual web pages or blogs
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Comments and Q&A
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Try it yourself…
  • Take notes on the handout
  • If there’s time, we’ll share later
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Think as you work...
  • Where should computers fit in your language program?
  • Does this site/program help?