All sessions are scheduled into rooms at the Convention Center unless otherwise noted. Log on to actual folders, view postings, sample student discussions, navigate selected links, consider pedagogical factors, and see how comprehension and motivation increase when students are invited into a virtual learning collaborative. The presenters discuss ways to create and foster effective learning communities in on-line classes. Part 1 examines current research on building on-line communities. In Part 2 the presenters add conclusions from their own experiences as teachers and learners in several on-line classes.
Audience participation is encouraged.
124 Many ESL programs run on manila folders, handwritten checklists, and random pieces of paper. Administrators want to set up a computer database, but do not know where to start. The presenters share their experiences in developing a database for a growing IEP and explain how to streamline data management systems. This presentation examines critical issues that should be considered before courses are launched. This presentation demonstrates how to use streaming audio computer programs to strengthen listening skills, increase sociolinguistic awareness, and encourage independent learning.