About This Publication
This guide explains the practice and the benefits of using e-learning in teaching languages to adults. It promotes and illustrates blended learning – a mix of e-learning and traditional classroom methods.
Looking at how e-learning can provide appropriate self-directed learning resources for adults, the book examines task-based and topic-based learning, giving usable and adaptable examples of lessons and materials.
Instructions, case studies and handy hints inspire tutors to develop their own materials. Readers are shown how to develop a community of practice. The book discusses the use of Learning Platforms and tools such as noticeboards and chat which are available to encourage communication within and outside the class between tutor and learners.
Looking at how e-learning can provide appropriate self-directed learning resources for adults, the book examines task-based and topic-based learning, giving usable and adaptable examples of lessons and materials.
Instructions, case studies and handy hints inspire tutors to develop their own materials. Readers are shown how to develop a community of practice. The book discusses the use of Learning Platforms and tools such as noticeboards and chat which are available to encourage communication within and outside the class between tutor and learners.
Contents
| Chapter 1 | Introduction |
| Chapter 2. | e-learning and language
learning When can e-learning be used? e-learning or blended learning? Blended learning |
| Chapter 3 | How to find good content for
language classes What is good content? Self-directed learning resources Resources for teaching and learning |
| Chapter 4 | Using the World-Wide Web Why use the Web in classes? Using images from the Internet Task-based learning on the Web Webquests Weblogs Topic-based learning Example activities |
| Chapter 5 | Create your own materials Why create your own? The process of content creation Preparation for content creation Resources for content creation Accessibility and language teaching |
| Chapter 6 | Keeping in contact Why use distance/flexible learning? Learning platforms Communication tools How to set up a learning community |
| Chapter 7 | Summary |
| Chapter 8 | Appendix Checklist for using e-learning |
| Chapter 9 | Further reading |
| Chapter 10 | Glossary |