Designing ETexts To Foster Independent Learning JALT Conference
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Designing E-Texts To Foster Independent Learning JALT Conference - 2011 Brian J English Ph. D. Associate Professor Tama University – School of Global Studies Fujisawa, Japan
USING A TEXTBOOK CAN BE LIKE TRYING TO FIT A SQUARE PEG INTO A ROUND HOLE
What are E-Texts? • Adjustable • Available • Assorted • Activating • Advantageous
Idea Generating Activating and Constructing Content Schema • Short Readings • Pictures • Videos • Songs
v. Language acquisition Inductive Learning v. Computer literacy v. Content
Motivation v. Variety of media increases attention spans and motivation Motivation v. Fosters intrinsic motivation v. Encourages Individual Learning
Target a Variety of Learning Styles
Designing E-Texts • Objectives first • Decide on a focus or theme for each unit • Find user-friendly, reliable websites • Sites that foster independent learning • Check websites before teaching
How about an example or two? . . etextprescourses. htm
RECAP üEncourage Learnerof. Autonomy Advantages Using On-line Materials üEasily adjustable üEasily accessible üActivating üUse an assortment of material texts üTarget a variety of Learning Styles
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES http: //www. brianenglish. net/courses. htm http: //www. brianenglish. net/writing. htm http: //collegewriting. info/ ******************** QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ARE WELCOME
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