Abstract
The explosion of online learning has provided many unbelievable new options for reaching students and engaging them on a personal level. However, so many options make responsible lesson-planning a daunting task. This presentation will explore the best practices of using online platforms for both native speakers and an international audience. Dr. Skousen draws from her experience working with international students and seven years of online course design, teaching, and consulting in order to present various lesson plans that engage students personally. In addition to discussing the creation of modules to facilitate different learning styles, there will also be a practical element to allow faculty to experiment with interactive modules for both online and blended learning environments.
Session
Session 5C. Workshop on Enhancing Content for English Language Learning in Online and Blended Formats
Location
Dalton 1
Start Date
5-21-2015 9:00 AM
End Date
5-21-2015 11:30 AM
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Higher Education and Teaching Commons, Instructional Media Design Commons
Workshop: Enhancing Content for Mixed Skill Classrooms
Dalton 1
The explosion of online learning has provided many unbelievable new options for reaching students and engaging them on a personal level. However, so many options make responsible lesson-planning a daunting task. This presentation will explore the best practices of using online platforms for both native speakers and an international audience. Dr. Skousen draws from her experience working with international students and seven years of online course design, teaching, and consulting in order to present various lesson plans that engage students personally. In addition to discussing the creation of modules to facilitate different learning styles, there will also be a practical element to allow faculty to experiment with interactive modules for both online and blended learning environments.