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Learning Goals for Subject & Language Teachers

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Learning Goals for Subject & Language Teachers

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Print, colour, compare.

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The 10 Key Components of Digital Citizenship

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The 10 Key Components of Digital Citizenship

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10 Key Components of Digital Citizenship

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Task
1. Read the enclosed paper.
2. Post 3 benefits that Blended Learning could have for your students.
3. Post 3 challenges you may face when implementing it to your classes.
4. Read your colleagues posts and comment.

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World of Better Learning | Cambridge University Press

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In the previous post from our Cambridge Papers series, we looked at how we can use adaptive technology to personalise language learning. In this article, Vanessa Pasini discusses blended learning in relation to the findings of Professor Anny King's research paper on Blended language learning. She'll look into its pros and cons, and suggest simple online content and tools that will help you to incorporate its principles into your own classroom.

Blended learning isn't a new concept. It's just a little less wordy than saying 'make the most of classroom time by preparing and consolidating'! Blended learning describes activities that take place both inside and outside of class time. In recent years, finding the balance between in-class and out-of-class activities has been hard. Now, online content and tools make it easier to combine the two.

Challenges of blended language learning

How much learning should take place online, at home and in class? I wish I could give you an exact answer! Honestly, though, it depends on access, tech-literacy, individual motivations and personality. With that in mind, you must work out which combination best supports your students and helps them to achieve lesson aims.

The beauty of any classroom is that you can set tasks to be done at home, in preparation for the next day's lesson. Sometimes, though, only half of the class prepare. To be honest, that's almost worse than none of them preparing. At least with the latter, you can dedicate a bit of in-class time to preparation, without worrying whether or not you're meeting everybody's expectations. Always give your students at least two nights to prepare... and start small.

Why is blended learning so effective?

Blended learning creates more confident and empowered learners in an environment where students set their own pace. Speed and proficiency isn't just a result of language level. It's also determined by interest and engagement in the content. Blended learning also responds to individual learning styles. This is especially obvious when students have a choice between reading a transcript, listening to a text, engaging with interpersonal and communicative activities, working collaboratively, or working individually.

If students are completing listening or reading texts which support a speaking task, they have a chance to prepare their thoughts and accompanying lexis. It also means less teacher-talk time when setting up the context or topic that's up for discussion.

The flipped classroom

It's kind of difficult to discuss blended learning without referring to 'flipping the classroom'. I'd go so far as to say that this is where I see the most benefit in my classes. In really basic terms, a flipped classroom is one in which a teacher says "to prepare for tomorrow's class, please read/listen to this material tonight". This preparation results in confident students who are ready to engage. For inspiration, websites like TED-Ed allow you to create lessons online. Textbooks are also great, because they often already provide additional online material.

Project-based learning

Working individually or collaboratively, I like to leave the focus of the essay or presentation as broad as possible. It's surprising and really interesting to see what's produced.

A final comment

In practical teaching terms, there are so many online resources out there and only so much time to prepare and create lesson content. It's easy to get side-tracked, focus on technology and lose sight of learning. Blended learning doesn't have to involve too many bells and whistles. The key is getting students to take learning beyond the classroom walls and empower them in the learning process.
Interested in the latest pedagogical and linguistic developments? Download the Blended language learning research paper and browse our latest research papers.

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How to incorporate blended learning | Cambridge English

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In the previous post from our Cambridge Papers series, we looked at how we can use adaptive technology to personalise language learning. In this article, Vanessa Pasini discusses blended learning in relation to the findings of Professor Anny King's research paper on Blended language learning.

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Task 1
Watch the video + make notes on any new information or interesting ideas.
Share your notes with your classmate + explain why you thought it was important

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Task 2
Imagine a colleague asks you about your Blended Learning Course, how would you describe what Blended Learning is? Post your answer below:

Blended Learning is a way of adding multimedia to your classes and providing opportunities for students to learn at their own pace in and outside of classroom time.

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Task
1. Choose a video that you could use with your class as a Blended Learning Option.
2. Post the link to the video and explain why you chose it and how it could work for your students.
3. Read your colleagues posts + comment.

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5-10 minute activities. Watch YouTube videos and improve your English at the same time. There are exercises, transcripts and worksheets to help you understand.

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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What I love about football is ....., One of my most favourite movies is..., My favourite comfort food, 3 smells I love/hate 3 smells I love/hate .

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The home of news and fun facts for kids. Find out what is going on, with stories, pictures and videos. Try a quiz or one of our free games.

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https://breakingnewsenglish.com/

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Breaking News English - Easier News Lessons

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Breaking News English Lessons - 3,369 FREE Easy News English lesson plans. EFL/ESL graded news lessons, news in 7 levels, current events.

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Developed by the University of Cambridge, Write & Improve is a FREE tool that helps every learner to improve their English writing.

Choose from hundreds of tasks at all levels and start writing, or create your own tasks

Submit your writing and get a result linked to the international standard, the CEFR

Get automatic feedback on where your writing may need improvement

Make changes and check again to improve your writing

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Write & Improve is a free service for learners of English to practise their written English. Submit your written work and receive feedback in seconds, covering spelling, vocabulary, grammar and general style.

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http://tubequizard.com/

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Flippity.net: Flashcards and Other Resources for Educators and Learners

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Flippity.net: Flashcards and Other Resources for Educators and Learners

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Create an interactive virtual breakout activity.

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1. DISPLAY A QUESTION

Expemo displays a question or task. Try to recall the correct response from memory. Then click 'Show Answer' to display the correct answer.

2. RATE YOUR RESPONSE

Compare your response to the correct answer by pressing one of the three grade buttons.

Bad | So-so | Good If you click 'Bad', don't worry. You will see the same flashcard again after a few more questions, so you will have another chance to answer correctly.

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Linguahouse - Innovation in Learning and Teaching English

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Resources for language learners and ESL/EFL teachers, including over 500 downloadable worksheets, 20 course plans, online phrasebooks, 1000s of memory flashcards and more.

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BBC Learning English - BBC Learning English - Homepage

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BBC Learning English - BBC Learning English - Homepage

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Learn English with these free learning English videos and materials from BBC Learning English. This site will help you learn English and improve your pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary knowledge.

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Learn Languages with Music Videos, Lyrics and Karaoke!

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LyricsTraining is the new way to learn English and other languages through music and the lyrics of your favourite songs

Improve and practise your listening skills with the best music videos. Fill in the gaps to the lyrics as you listen and sing Karaoke to your favourites

Thousands of teachers, all over the world, are already using LyricsTraining to teach languages and motivate their students through this unique immersion process

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Learn Languages with Music Videos, Lyrics and Karaoke!

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Enjoy learning languages for free playing with the music videos and filling in the lyrics of your favorite songs: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish and more.

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TED-Ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and share your big ideas.

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Lots of free explanations and exercises to help you perfect your English grammar.

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https://wordwall.net/

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Prensky Digital Natives Digital Immigrants Part1

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TASK
1.  Read the above article.
2. Post a comment about your experience as a Digital Immigrant or Native.
3. Post a comment about your experience as a Teacher.
4. Read and comment on your colleagues posts.

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Are you addicted to your phone? How about your classmates? Spin the wheel and ask someone the a question.

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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Random wheel - Spin the wheel to see which item comes up next.

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Why the teenage brain has an evolutionary advantage

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WHILE YOU WATCH:
1. What makes it difficult to be a teenager?
2. From the neuroscience perspective when does the brain finish the period of adolescence?
3. What is the importance of these different areas of the brain?

• limbic system  emotional impulsive
• Prefrontal cortex logical/calm collected (develops last)
• Striatum  reward/gratfication also likes risk

4. What are healthy risks that Teens can take?
5. What are some positive aspects of teenage behaviour?
6. Why might the Teenage Brain be particularly suited to Digital Tools?

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Why the teenage brain has an evolutionary advantage

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Idioms for Conversation Flashcards | Quizlet

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1. What did you know about Poland & Dubiecko before coming here?
2. What were your first impressions?
3. How does it compare to your city?

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Peer Presentations

Please consider the following questions:

1)Do you have any good warm up activities/games you could share with the class?

2)Do you have any useful teamwork activities you could share with the class?

3)Can you share any projects/techniques which have been particularly effective in your classes?

4)What problems/difficulties do you regularly face in your class?

5)Are there any areas of your teaching where you would like some advice/suggestions?

6)What new ideas from this Course will you use in your classes?