PF0317syllabus

Universidad de Costa Rica Sistema de Estudios de Posgrado (SEP) Sede del Pacifico Maestría Enseñanza del Inglés como Lengua Extranjera PF-0317 Digital Resources for Language Learning Instructor: Allen Quesada Pacheco, Ph. D. [email protected] Modality: Low virtuality Semester I 2016 PROPOSED COURSE SYLLABUS DESCRIPTION PF-0317 Technological (Digital) Resources for Language Learning is an elective four-credit course for the M.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language given over one semester, three hours a week. Students will finish the course with a solid understanding of educational technology, including how to use computers, how to access information on the Web and most importantly how to integrate computers and educational technology in the EFL classroom curriculum. It will have a virtual modality (75% F2F- 25% D/O) *F2F= Face to Face D/O= Distance/Online GENERAL OBJECTIVE The purpose of this course is to provide an overall perspective of the roles of new technological advances in the field of second language learning. Although different approaches and theories will be addressed, emphasis will be given to hands-on practices in the use of computers for language learning and digital materials development. One major goal is to provide students with knowledge of technology that enhances their personal and professional productivity. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES By the end of the course the students will be able to: 1. apply and identify the approaches, principles and research on' CALL' in different educational situations 2. identify the different tools for computer-based materials 3. use productivity software packages efficiently in the foreign language classroom (google apps) 4. integrate new technologies in the EFL curriculum 5. create digital materials by using productivity software programs (google apps for education) to support their courses 6. experience an elearning modality (low virtuality) 7. collaborate internationally with KU graduate students (http://ricoe.pbworks.com/) METHODOLOGY The main objective of this course is to provide students with the means to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the use of new technological advances in the foreign language classroom. The students will have access to parts of the content of the course over the Internet by accessing the web site mediacionvirtual.ucr.ac.cr and http://www.edtech.ku.edu/new/courses/lm1001/. Students will be assigned out-of-class readings to be discussed in class--- students will be expected to read extensively and critically. In addition, students will be responsible for creating interactive digital activities, which will be presented to the class. Active participation is expected in presentations, class

discussions and work sessions in the lab, as the goal is to learn from each other’s knowledge and experience. An elearning component will be implemented (low virtuality) where students are expected to work independently and collaboratively thru forums and specif tasks. COURSE EVALUATION e-eLearning article presentation …………… ………………………………10% Mini-Projects…………………………………….………………………………70% International Team project (RICOE) ……………………………………….. 20% Collaborative Social Awareness Activity wiki These consist of the adaptation and creation of interactive digital activities developed in the lab and out-of-lab. These are done individually (70%) 1) Image manipulation/ google drawing… ………………..10% 2) Google slides…………. ………..10% 3) Google form/Quiz ……………. 10% 4) Google site …………………..10% 5) Podcasting ……………………… 10% 6) Video production …………………20% Collaborative Social Awareness Activity (Team Project) (http://ricoe.pbworks.com/) This is a comprehensive group project which will involve students (KU/UCR) in working in a group to collect, organize, analyze and express information through wikis, pppt, skype, email, etc. The project should include: General description of the unit, specific objectives, software used, specific description of the skills addressed, and procedures. Analysis/Oral presentation of the project Course Outline Date Topics Introduction to Course, W1 F2F elearning / hyperlinking, ID principles, , e-portafolio/ KU project March 19 layouts/ google drawing/basics of angles in images or video/ image manipulation and ID W2 F2F March 26 Holy Week W3 April 2 image (google drawing / W4 F2F CALL/ELearning book presentation via e-portfolio/forum April 9 Intro to google slideshow W5 F2F Mini-project presentations No. 1 (image) due

April 16 /slideshow/ features/hyperlinking Google sites W6 F2F April 23 Google forms/ quizzing W7 F2F Mini-project presentations No. 2 Slide show due April 30 (online) tentative KU project due google forms W8 D/O advanced features/surveys May 7 (online) google site/ W9 D/O Mini-project presentations No. 3 (google form) due May 14 google sites features W10 D/O May 21 Intro to podcasting /audio manipulation /soundcloud/podomatic W11 D/O Mini-project presentations #4 google sites May 28 podcasting /audacity W12 D/O June 4 Video production scripting W13 F2F Mini-project presentations #5 podcasting June 11 Video production manipulation, audio W14 F2F June 17 W15 F2F Video production/vimedo/youtube Juner 25 Mini-project presentations #6 (video) due W16 F2F July 2 F2F Wrap-up BIBLIOGRAPHY (recommended readings) Chapelle. C. & Jamieson, J. (2008) Tips for teaching with CALL: practical approaches to computer- assisted language learning. Person Longman. Egbert, J. (2005). CALL essentials: Principles and practice in CALL classrooms. Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Egbert, J. and. H.-S., Elizabeth (Ed.). (1999). CALL environments: Research, practice and critical issues: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.

Hanson-Smith, E. & Rilling, S. (2006). Learning languages through technology. Teachers of English to Speakers of other languages Inc. Fotos, S and B. Charles. (2004). New Perspectives on CALL for Second Language classrooms. ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers: Mahwah, New Jersey PF0317-I-2016.rtf AQP