03 January 2013

HNDE Syllabus Year 1 – Semester I I - EN 1210: Computer Assisted Language Learning II


EN 1210: Computer Assisted Language Learning II

Collaborative projects
·         Carry out small-scale research projects using available data with 2-4 students to a terminal. Prepare handouts, guide students to relevant data in   internet and web-sites.
·         Organize different information, present them to the rest of the class and write a report.

Effective use of email
·         Choose the appropriate software and learn how to use the email system confidently.
·         Communicate with the teacher and others to carry out task-based learning projects. 

Teaching with websites
·         Focus: equip students with basic skills needed for internet searching on their own and assess the suitability of the website for the intended purpose, e.g. learn to search with Google more effectively.
·         Procedure: Prepare handouts giving specific guidance as to the topic and particular aspects they should look for. Reporting of findings to the class.

Games and simulations
·         Focus: Adding interest to teaching through carefully planned games.
·         Activities: stimulating problem-solving tasks that get the students to practice functional language in order to pursue the goals of the game.