roadmap to an esp e-learning program
DESCRIPTION
There has been an explosion of commercial E-learning services and companies created for the mass education market now that offering courses online for students has become the norm. Educators have a hard task before them to create online courses that fit their particular ESP program and students, while also creating a sustainable E-learning program. The Global Education and Communication Division at JAIST (Japan Advanced Institute for Science and Technology) is now six months in to starting its own ESP E-learning program. The presenter will share his experiences and students` opinions on two commercial E-learning platforms: Criterion and Iknow!, and an extensive reading program utilizing Kyoto Sangyo University’s MoodleReader Module and E-books. The poster will include the successes, failures and modifications of the program implementation, along with future plans. Presented at College and University Educators English for Specific Purposes Symposium - Kansai 2012，Nara Institute of Science and Technology，2012/09/08TRANSCRIPT
Division Google DocsGmail account used to create multiple
accounts with Twitter, Facebook, Survey Monkey, and Prezi.com
• Adds a mobile component to our program• Supplements vocab. acquisition with ER• Forces students to pace their study
Development of an ESP E-learning ProgramDubhgan Hinchey
Global Communication Education Division formed
GCED
Resources
CELESTE WebsiteV1.0 (in-house template)
Using Notepad, template, and FileZilla
• Platform to publish general division policies and documents
• Portal for other offered, online services
Criterion Trial StartsClasses created with instructors
proofreading@ vs. writing@
• Allow use of MoodleReader Module• Customizable to division needs • Possible future module development
MoodleReader Module bugfixes / graded readers orders
Moodle v 2.2.4 with FreeBSD serverJAIST library creates readers section
• Extensive reading program “out of the box”• Create goodwill outside division (library)• Cleaner code is a win-win situation for all
MOODLE chosen as CMSCommercial hosting and tech support from
quizport.com for one year
• Track use of the Writing lab and collect data on our students needs. (Forms)
• Collaboration among many teachers.
• Facilitate data collection – common errors, record keeping
• Independent study for students
Student Report from Iknow!
Iknow! Trial Starts (10 accounts)Students placed by Iknow! test; required to
study 5 minutes every day. Students installed the Iknow! app for Android and iPhone
ER Course Logs (Ss taking quizzes)
Rationale