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Teach English Now! Technology Enriched Teaching

Approx. 19 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course teaches you how to use technology in teaching English as a second language. It covers topics such as online tools, blended learning, and digital storytelling.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to integrate technology into your ESL classroom
Explore various online tools and resources for teaching ESL
Develop skills in blended learning and digital storytelling

Learning Outcomes

Integrate technology effectively into ESL teaching
Create engaging and interactive lessons using online tools and resources
Design and implement a blended learning curriculum

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of teaching ESL
Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online course
Self-paced
Video lectures
Interactive assignments

Similar Courses

Teaching with Technology
Blended Learning Essentials

Related Education Paths

Notable People in This Field

Larry Ferlazzo
Jennifer Gonzalez

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Description

This course focuses on the key concepts you need in order to effectively integrate technology into your teaching, without letting it overshadow language learning. Discover current and future trends in educational technology, along with strategies for implementing these trends in the classroom and beyond. As technology is continually evolving, learn how to keep up on current technological applications through professional development networks and training opportunities.

Outline

Module 1: Overcoming Your Fears of Using Technology
Welcome Video
Video 1: Technology Happens: A Day in the Life of a Teacher
Video 2: Why Teachers Avoid Technology
Video 3: Through the Red Door: Welcome to the Digital Space
Video 4: Three Tips for Using Technology: Alignment Matters
Video 5: Summary
Welcome Guide to the Teach English Now! MOOC
Bonus: 50 Ways to Teach Online - Glossary of Important Terms
Bonus: 50 Ways to Teach Online (Tips #3 and #4)
Technology Evaluation Form
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q's)
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q's)
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q's)

Module 2: Enhancing Lesson Planning Using Technology
Video 1: Making Technology Work for You: The Teaching Assistant
Video 2: Technology Tool: Learning Management Systems
Video 3: Choosing the Right Technology Tools
Video 4: Nine Categories of Technology
Video 5: Technology Tools Organized by Events of Instruction
Video 6: Summary
Bonus: 50 Ways to Teach Online (Tips #31 and #34)
Extra resource: Chart of Technology Tools and Events of Instruction
English Central: Why it Works
Checkpoint (5 Q's)
Checkpoint (5 Q's)
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q's)

Module 3: Engaging Students Using Technology
Video 1: The Best Laid Plans Often Go Awry
Video 2: Digital Natives and Non-Natives
Video 3: Back to School with Trilinguist
Video 4: Ways to Engage Digital Natives and Non-Natives
Video 5: Summary
Bonus: 50 Ways to Teach Online (Tips #27 and #28)
Example Technology Survey
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q's)
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q's)
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q's)

Module 4: Transforming the Classroom Using Technology
Video 1: The Pedagogue (Part 1)
Video 2: Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)
Video 3: The Pedagogue (Part 2)
Video 4: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition (SAMR)
Video 5: Summary
Bonus: 50 Ways to Teach Online (Tips #16 and #17)
Teach English Now!...and SAMR
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q's)
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q's)
Graded Checkpoint (10 Q's)

Module 5: Focusing on Your Training
Video 1: When the Vendors Come Marching in, Remember Your Training
Video 2: Four Tips on Evaluating Technology Tools
Video 3: Becoming a Technology Master
Video 4: Straight Talk about Instructional Design
Video 5: Summary
Bonus: 50 Ways to Teach Online (Tips #44 and #45)
"Substitute or redefine?" (Article by Nicky Hockly)
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q's)
Checkpoint Quiz (5 Q's)
Module 5 Review Quiz (10 Q's)

Module 6: Final Review
Video 1: Course Summary
Final Checkpoint (25 Questions)

Summary of User Reviews

This TESOL Technology course on Coursera has received mostly positive reviews from its users. Many users found the course to be very informative and useful for teaching English as a second language. The course covers various aspects of technology that can be used in language teaching, from online tools to mobile apps and social media.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course provides practical knowledge and tools for teachers to integrate technology in their language teaching.

Pros from User Reviews

The course is well-structured and easy to follow
The instructors are knowledgeable and helpful
The course provides a good balance of theory and practice
The course offers a lot of resources and examples for teachers to use in their own classrooms

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough
Some users felt that the course was too focused on technology and didn't cover enough teaching methodology
Some users found the peer review process to be confusing and time-consuming

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