Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

N/A

Co Requisite Comment

N/A

Aims

Students will explore different stages of research and development in the field of technology enhanced language learning (TELL) and their relevance to different learning theories. Students will use a range of language learning software, and web-based resources for language learning in the classroom. They will consider some of the advantages and limitations of using technology and the internet for language learning, and will develop an understanding of how computer- and web-based resources can be used by language learners and teachers. Students will evaluate computer- and web-based language learning materials, and will learn how to design and produce their own web-pages and computer- and web-based language learning materials using basic authoring tools.

Outline Of Syllabus

1. Introduction and history of TELL & ppt
2. Evaluating TELL materials & LRC visit
3. SLA and CALL Theory
4. Tutorial CALL, feedback, instructions & H5P.org
5. Authentic input and procedures & HTML / web design
6. Computer-Mediated Communication & Virtual Exchange
7. Collaborative and multimodal writing & designing a poster
8. New development in technology for language learning & iLab:learn visit
9. Simulations and game-based language learning & Scratch
10. Assignment preparation (drop-in/surgery)
11. Drop-in/surgery session

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

To know what computer- and web-based resources are available that can be used for language learning
To learn about contemporary research and practice in the field of TELL
To understand what the major advantages and limitations of computer- and web-based resources for language learning are
To understand how to design activities for language learning incorporating computer- and web-based materials
To understand the basic usability and design issues that should be taken into account when evaluating and designing computer-based language learning materials.

Intended Skill Outcomes

To be able to locate and evaluate computer- and web-based resources for language learning
To be able to find, choose, and use computer- and web-based resources independently
To reflect on ways in which computer- and web-based resources can be used for language learning
To apply the results of their reflection by planning lessons which integrate computer- and web-based resources into language courses
To be able to choose, design and produce computer- and web-based based language learning materials using basic authoring tools.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Lecture videos provide an introduction to the weekly content, establish a basic level of understanding of the topic, and signal areas for individual further study and essential and further reading.

Smal group teaching offer an opportunity for further exploration, discussion, and personal reflection, through small group activities. Seminar activities are often linked to post-lecture reading. Students will then put what they have learnt into practice, by developing online teaching materials in the weekly PC lab workshops.

Structured Guided Learning activities provide students with weekly opportunities to consolidate learning through guided tasks linked to the weekly topic.

Independent study will enable wider reading, further personal self-reflection and assignment preparation.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The skills outcomes (ability to design, produce and evaluate online teaching materials) will be assessed through production of the 5 minute online learning activity. The knowledge outcomes (understanding theory behind TELL, and relative strengths and limitations of various types on online teaching) will be assessed through the written reflection.

General Notes

Original Handbook text:
Students will use a range of web-based resources for language learning. They will consider some of the advantages and limitations of using computers and the internet for language learning, and will develop an understanding of how computer- and web-based resources can be used by language learners and teachers. Students will evaluate computer- and web-based language learning materials, and will learn how to design and produce their own web-pages and basic computer- and web-based language learning materials using basic authoring tools.