REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

Call Dimensions: Options and Issues in Computer Assisted Language Learning (2006)  by Mike Levy, Glenn Stockwell, ISBN: 080585634X

COURSE PREREQUISITES

The equivalent of a United States Bachelor’s degree and 550 TOEFL score paper -  based, or 213 on the computer-based test for a non-native English speaker.

 COURSE DESCRIPTION

 This course provides a hands-on, collaborative environment in which to learn about and explore the use of computer technology for language learning.  As much as possible, participants are encouraged to use the various technologies we’ll be learning about to develop learning materials that will be relevant to their teaching context.  Participants are also encouraged to use these technologies to collaborate with and engage other EFL professionals in learning about the theory and pedagogical foundation of CALL.  Assessment is based on each student’s project portfolio, skills development, and participation (in class and online). 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Overcome any affective filters that might prevent them from including CALL tools in their teaching. 
• Demonstrate competence in basic computer skills including desktop management, web posting and site building, use of CMC, and accessing multimedia files.
• Familiarize themselves with advanced computer skills such as producing audio and video materials, creating interactive web based quizzes, accessing materials via RSS, and functioning in 3D virtual environments.  
• Demonstrate an understanding of theory and research related to CALL
• Produce and test instructional materials designed for their target learners.
• Use computer technologies to engage in meaningful professional development.  

COURSE EVALUATION CRITERIA

Skills Assessment                           25%

• Midterm - 10%  
• Final - 15%

Participation                                   25%

• Attendance - 10%
• Engagement - 15%
  

Portfolio of Learned Objects        50%

Students will post 'learned object' online as a way of demonstrating what they've learned about a particular aspect of the CALL Dimensions listed below.
    Required Components -25%

• Theory – 5%
•   Research – 5%
• Professional Development - 5%
• Resource Review - 5%
• EFL Learning Object - 5%

     Free Style Components   - 25%
    These can be additional posts similar in form to the required components or they can be other types of posts that demonstrate CALL practice or learning.  

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students will lose one percentage point for each absence.  Arriving more than 15 minutes late will result in losing half of a percentage point.  In case of  weather conditions that prevent the class from meeting, we will plan to have a ‘virtual class’.  Students should stay tuned to EFL537.com for updated information in such a situation.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Most classes will follow this basic schedule

(Don't worry - we'll fit a 15 minute break in there somewhere)