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Successful teaching and learning of languages online
Graham StanleyApril 2017
About you
Online learning and teachingCALL / teaching with technologyonline learning / e-learning / blended learningsynchronous – live, in real timeasynchronous – Martini factorCMC / VOIP / virtual classroomsremote teaching / videoconferencingLMS / VLE / CMS (Moodle, Schoology, Drupal, etc.)MOOCs / mobile learning Informal online learning (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)Virtual worlds, games (Second Life, Minecraft)…and…?
Synchronous (live online)teaching and learning
High-end video conferencing (video conferencing equipment)• Purpose-made VC equipment and dedicated fibre-optic line
Pros / Cons / Uses• Guaranteed connection, reliability, quality of experience• Expensive, teaching tied to where VC equipment is• Large class teaching, fixed timetables
Videoconferencing
Low-end video conferencing (VOIP, virtual classrooms, etc)• VOIP software, domestic webcams and home-grade
Internet
Pros / Cons• Teaching and learning from anywhere, • Expensive, teaching tied to where VC equipment is• Small groups and one-to-one, flexible hours
Videoconferencing
Preparing for the synchronous class
Webcam • Light / positioning / talking heads? / body language &
gestures
Sound• Who’s going to talk? When?• Headsets and microphones / quality / muting / feedback
Presentation• Screenshare / upload / streaming / accessible elsewhere /
video / audio /
Technology
No connection / • Rescheduling / recording / alternative platform
Partial connection • Audio / video / presentation accessible?
Plan B
Motivating and engaging learners in synchronous teaching
Making it memorable and relevant• Audience / Q&A• Talking heads? / dynamics / variation vs distraction /
gestures• Presentation : focus / clarity / images / • Virtual 3D worlds• Warmers / Ice-breakers / fillers • Check your learners are there (Leroy Jenkins - WoW) • Preparation / length? / vary tone of voice • Pre- & post-synchronous activities• Humour (but, don’t overdo it)
…and…?
Engaging synchronous learners
Asynchronous teaching and learning
Formal• MOOC• LMS / VLE / CMS• One-stop shop
Informal• PLE / PLN• Social media (Facebook group, etc)• Small pieces loosely joined• Virtual world / game
Asynchronous platform choice
Preparing asynchronous sessions
Platform access and use• Platform – easy access / registration / signposting• Martini effect – mobile?• Return visits worthwhile• Support if needed – responsive• Privacy concerns
…and…?
Technology
Motivating and engaging learners in asynchronous teaching
Making it memorable and relevant• E-moderation – good practice • Active and responsive (how much time?)• Develop CoP – encourage participation• Deadlines? / Length of course / Study load / Flexibility• Social aspect (forum, etc)• Group & pairwork considerations • Time difference• Intercultural considerations• Netiquette / dealing with griefers
…and…?
Engaging asynchronous learners
