This online course introduces you to basic learning technologies that can be used in the English language classroom in an efficient, engaging and effective way and shows you how to integrate learning technologies into your lessons. The course will help you to:
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understand how and why learning technologies are being used in education |
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develop an awareness of the learning technologies available today |
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develop an ability to critically evaluate what is available on the web |
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develop a knowledge of practical applications of the technologies |
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develop a technical understanding of the tools and the technical skills necessary to use these in class |
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apply this knowledge in order to integrate learning technologies into syllabi and lessons |
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use learning technologies in a safe, engaging, effective, efficient and transformative manner |
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recognise the potential of new web tools as learning technologies. |
You will find lots of practical classroom examples, as well as hints and tips on how to use and integrate technology into your lessons in a pedagogic manner.
The online course has 17 modules covering the following areas:
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Getting started – an introductory unit on how to use Moodle |
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An introduction to learning technologies |
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Evaluating and selecting websites |
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Integrating the web |
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Searching |
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Copyright and copyright-friendly materials |
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Office applications for whole-class teaching |
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Using office applications in a computer room |
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Cyber well-being |
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Ideas for school links projects |
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Using the interactive web in the classroom |
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Collaborative online writing |
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Online writing for students and teachers |
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Social networking for educational use |
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Practising listening and speaking with online audio |
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Practising listening and speaking with online video |
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The future |
Each unit of the online course consists of:
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articles, videos and presentations on the uses of learning technologies |
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teaching ideas, lesson plans, 'how to' tutorials |
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forums and wikis for participants to collaborate in |
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exercises to test and extend knowledge |
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links to further resources |
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opportunities for reflection and learning through practice |
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an end-of-level quiz to test that learning outcomes have been met. |
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Details |
| Course dates |
28 January–19 April 2013 |
| Deadline for applications |
14 January 2013 |
| Course length |
45 study hours over approximately 14 weeks |
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The course is intended for teachers in both private and state schools who would like to improve their understanding and use of classroom technologies. |
| Course fee |
€120 |
Once we‘ve confirmed your participation on the course, we’ll ask you to make the payment. You can pay the course fees in one of two ways:
- By direct deposit to the British Council account at Alpha Bank. You can do this at any Alpha Bank branch, via an ATM or via web banking through your own bank.
A full list of Alpha Bank branches, including branches operating in the afternoon and ATMs, can be found at www.alpha.gr.
Account number: 7140 0200 2002 275
IBAN: GR85 0140 7140 7140 0200 2002 275
Please quote your name followed by PE in the 'Αιτιολογία' field on the deposit slip (e.g. N. Papanikolaou, PE).
- In cash at our Athens office, Monday–Friday (0830–1500).
For further information, please contact us:
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