Learning Technologies for the Classroom is an on-line course, moderated by a teacher trainer, and designed for teachers who have little experience in using technologies in their teaching. It introduces teachers to basic learning technologies that can be used in the English language classroom in an efficient, engaging and effective way. The course takes into account different situations teachers find themselves in, both where technology is only available outside the classroom and where the classroom is well-resourced with IT.
It will help teachers 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 •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 •recognize the potential of new web tools as learning technologies. |
The course consists of 17 modules which take in total approximately 50 hours to complete in about 10 weeks. Participants must have access to a PC with internet connection and be able to commit about 5 hours a week to the course but at a time suitable to them. Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive a British Council certificate.
The modules consist of the following units:
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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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Practicing listening and speaking with online audio |
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Practicing listening and speaking with online video |
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The future |
For a more detailed description of the course please go to: http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/teacher-training/learning-technologies-classroom
| Course details for Slovenia |
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| Start of course |
1 March 2013 (50 hours over approximately ten weeks) |
| Deadline for applications together with proof of payment |
15 February 2013 |
| Conditions for applying |
See application form |
| Course fee: |
€ 150; €90 for 2012 IATEFL Slovenia members |
| Payment to: |
British Council, Trg republike 3, 1000 Ljubljana |
| Payment details |
See attached application form. |
For further information, please contact: Danila Beloglavec, Partnerships & Exams Manager ; Tel (01) 300 20 39; Mobile: 031 320 952
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