1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

Course

CI 5690, Independent Study, 2 credits each quarter

CI 5690, Independent Study, 2 credits each quarter

LgTT 5611-12-13, Language Teaching and Technology, 2 credits each quarter

Syllabus

Paper

Web syllabus complete with descriptions, guidelines, and grading rubrics for all assignments. Web resource links.

Web syllabus complete with more detailed descriptions, guidelines, and grading rubrics for all assignments. Web resource links.

Content

1. Overview, Internet Resources

2. Language Labs

3. Video: Tools and Techniques

4. Video Activities and Tasks

5. Reviewing and Evaluating Software

6. Adapting/Creating Software

1. Overview, Audio/Video: Tools and Techniques

2. Audio/Video: Activities and Tasks

3. Internet: WWW

4. Interactive Internet

5. Reviewing and Evaluating Software

6. Adapting and Creating Software

1. Overview, Audio/Video: Tools and Techniques

2. Audio/Video: Activities and Tasks

3. Internet: WWW

4. Interactive Internet

5. Reviewing and Evaluating Software

6. Adapting and Creating Software

Readings

Theory and application

Emphasis on application; more readings on-line.

Emphasis on application for those not taking the course for credit; additional reading on theory and research for credit.

Discussion

Comments or questions on readings sent to instructors via e-mail; instructors select topics for in-class discussion.

Four listserv groups (7-10 members each) for discussing readings. Required to post one message and reply to one for each set of readings.

No in-class discussion.

Four listserv groups Required to post and reply. Limited in-class discussion based on the on-line discussion.

Hands-on Lab Sessions

Alternate weeks.

Lab open for exploration, to work on activities and to develop technical skills. No specific assignment.

Specific assignment with checklist activity each quarter that provides hands-on experience in developing technical skills .

Specific assignment with checklist activity each quarter that provides hands-on experience in developing technical skills. Various levels. Reflection.

Activities

Many choices: read about theory or research, interview teachers, observe classes, explore technology, evaluate resources, plan tech lesson, experiment with technology in teaching.

Specific assignments: interview teachers, students and media specialists, observe classes, evaluate resources, plan activities, experiment with technology in teaching. Reflect.

Specific assignments: interview teachers, students and media specialists, observe classes, evaluate resources, plan activities, experiment with technology in teaching. Reflect.

Final Project

Expansion of an activity.

Create and try out a lesson that uses technology, analyze, revise and reflect.

Create and try out a lesson that uses technology, analyze, revise and reflect.