Introduction to the University of Winnipeg's Learning Management ...
Introduction to the University of Winnipeg's Learning Management ...
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WebCT has <strong>the</strong> following features:The <strong>Introduction</strong> contains general information about <strong>the</strong> course.The Calendar can show dates for assignments, online meetings and deadlines.The Homepages are for students <strong>to</strong> introduce <strong>the</strong>mselves and show what <strong>the</strong>y areworking on.The Discussions page is for teacher‐led discussions that anyone in <strong>the</strong> course canparticipate in.Mail is for private communication between two or more people.The Chat pages are for social conversations.The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> WinnipegEnglish as a Second Language Teacher Certificate Program (Online)2010<strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Management</strong> SystemGeneral Information
The course content is arranged in<strong>to</strong> modules (<strong>the</strong> file icons below):The course content itself can be found by clicking on <strong>the</strong> correct folder. For example,<strong>the</strong> folder about <strong>the</strong> His<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong> Language <strong>Learning</strong> contains a document and aPowerPointpresentation.The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> WinnipegEnglish as a Second Language Teacher Certificate Program (Online)2010<strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Management</strong> SystemGeneral Information
Sample Lesson OutlineEach Lesson Outline has <strong>the</strong> same features:An <strong>Introduction</strong> that describes <strong>the</strong> information that will be coveredA list <strong>of</strong> expected learning outcomesInformation on <strong>the</strong> time and materials needed for <strong>the</strong> moduleA sequence <strong>of</strong> steps <strong>to</strong> walk learners through each lesson in a logical and well‐pacedmanner. These steps may include:• Thinking activities• Reading activities• Exercises• Reading comprehension questions• Videos <strong>to</strong> watch online• Academic readings <strong>to</strong> download• Worksheets <strong>to</strong> complete• Writing exercises• Journal or blog entries• Discussions with small group members or <strong>the</strong> class as a whole• AssignmentsA list <strong>of</strong> selfassessment items based on <strong>the</strong> expected learning outcomesThe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> WinnipegEnglish as a Second Language Teacher Certificate Program (Online)2010<strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Management</strong> SystemGeneral Information
MultiMedia SamplesSome samples <strong>of</strong> multi‐media embedded in <strong>the</strong> course content are shown below:Using Dictionaries in InstructionUsing Radio Stations <strong>to</strong> Teach ListeningWatching Videos <strong>to</strong> LearnThe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> WinnipegEnglish as a Second Language Teacher Certificate Program (Online)2010<strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Management</strong> SystemGeneral Information
Complete <strong>Learning</strong> Styles SurveysWatch PowerPoint PresentationsDownload DocumentsThe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> WinnipegEnglish as a Second Language Teacher Certificate Program (Online)2010<strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Management</strong> SystemGeneral Information
C. Observation and PracticumAfter students have started <strong>to</strong> develop some <strong>the</strong>oretical understanding <strong>of</strong> languageteaching, <strong>the</strong>y will begin <strong>to</strong> observe o<strong>the</strong>r instruc<strong>to</strong>rs in action. In <strong>the</strong> onlineenvironment <strong>the</strong>y are asked <strong>to</strong> observe and comment on videos found online <strong>to</strong>illustrate specific points. They are <strong>the</strong>n asked <strong>to</strong> set up classroom visits <strong>to</strong> complete<strong>the</strong>ir observation requirement.The final component <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Online ESL Teacher Certificate Program is a 10 hourteaching practicum in an Adult ESL classroom. Students will be required <strong>to</strong> arrangea practicum placement with a certified, experience teacher. The lessons will bevideotaped and sent <strong>to</strong> The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Winnipeg <strong>to</strong> be viewed by a practicumsupervisor, with expertise in second language instruction and <strong>the</strong> men<strong>to</strong>rship <strong>of</strong>educa<strong>to</strong>rs. Students will benefit from <strong>the</strong> feedback <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir practicum supervisor ininforming subsequent teaching experiences in <strong>the</strong>ir selected classroom.Links <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> videos and forms for <strong>the</strong> observation are embedded in <strong>the</strong> coursecontent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> WebCT LMS.D. Final MarksFinal marks for <strong>the</strong> course will be composed <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> following:• Online participation• Completion <strong>of</strong> interactive elements (blogs, discussions, Wiki contributions)• Completion <strong>of</strong> submitted assignments, which include writing, lessonplanningand research assignments.Marks are tracked in WebCT so that students are constantly aware <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir standingin<strong>the</strong> course and program.The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> WinnipegEnglish as a Second Language Teacher Certificate Program (Online)2010<strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Management</strong> SystemGeneral Information