How can I create online learning speaking activities that students can use independently? Can I use contemporary tools that use AI to provide my students with automatic and detailed feedback on their speaking? Can I integrate independent speaking activities into more complete learning events?
This session will introduce and demonstrate independent digital speaking activities for online and blended language courses. The technologies are a set of Poodll plug-ins which are integrated into the Moodle learning management system. These tools will allow instructors to witness possibilities of providing learners with independent speaking practice.
Participants will:
Webinar Type: Technology
Categories: Blended Teaching/Learning, Instructional Design, Online Teaching/Learning, Pronunciation, Reading, Technology
Teaching Sectors: All sectors
Participant Level: Moderate level
John (he/him) is an educator who works in the technology enhanced language learning field who creates online learning opportunities and mentors instructors on the Avenue and CanAvenue projects. He has experience teaching ESL and EFL in Canada and the Middle East. He holds an MSC in Computer Assisted Language learning, an M.Ed. in Distance Education, a TESL B. Ed., a B.Ed. (OCT), and a variety of TESL relevant certifications from TESL Canada, TESL Ontario, and the Ontario Ministry of Education.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnharoldallan/
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* Members must be a member of the TESL Ontario group on Tutela.
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