Description | | Tandem learning is a one-to-one learning activity between language learners and is essentially a peer-to-peer activity. In this workshop we will create teaching and learning activities, such as role play, interviewing, chain stories and webtours, all of which will primarily be designed for the use of Instant Messaging, such as Skype, MSN, Yahoo Chat!, and ICQ. Instant Messaging has come a long way from being a simple text chat tool to becoming a multi-medial Internet phone solution. When it comes to training all four skills -- listening, reading, writing and speaking. Instant Messengers like Skype come very close to the potential of a virtual classroom. Skype, combined with whiteboard tools, slide presentation tools and the potential of webtouring, creates a formidable communication device to provide language lessons at a distance. | | | Who Should Participate | | - Language teachers
- Director of Studies
- Executive Management
- In-house training officers
| | | Extra Learning Material | | All enrollees are eligible for... - A copy of the Power Points presented in this workshop. These are available before, during and after the presentation.
- A recording of the workshop.
| | | Recommended Resources | | | A list of resources on the Internet will be provided prior to the beginning of the workshop. | |
| | | You will learn how to... | | | - Explore various features of an Instant Messenger and understand basic terminology, such as text or voice chat, Skype casts, encryption, emoticons and presence awareness
- Identify instructional uses, constraints, and best practices for language learning and learn how to express warmth and feelings through netiquette, emoticons and abbreviations.
- Design and test peer-to-peer activities and tasks
- Explore the Internet and visit websites suitable for tandem language learning
- Receive technical training on how to test microphones and how to trouble shoot one´'s own and a peer's audio problems
| | | Presented by | | | LANCELOT certified language trainers | | | Expected Attendance | | | 10-15 language teaching professionals | | | Membership discount | | | 50% of the course fee will be credited towards taking the LANCELOT Course. | | | What is Required to Attend | | | Upon registration, you receive an email confirmation with access information.
This event is presented over the Internet using VoIP. Participants will need speakers and a soundcard to hear audio.
A WebCam is optional for participants yet will be used by the LANCELOT trainer. If you have a webcam at hand you will be encouraged to use it. |
*PV = Point Value LANCELOT School GmbH is a global organisation, this is why we have introduced a point system, that helps us adjust to local currencies. For example: In Western Europe 1PV = 1 EUR incl. VAT and 0,84 plus VAT.
Price in the US 1PV = 0,80 $.
For prices in the UK, Eastern Europen countries, Mexico, China and other countries, please send us a request for local exchange rates. |
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