Saturday, September 1, 2012

CALL - Summer/Fall 2012


Computer Assisted Language Learning
for the Teacher Training Program
at Busan University of  Foreign Studies 
Summer/Fall 2012

Trainees will be using this site as their primary source of materials and assignments, but as an open content course, all are welcome to make use of the content and join in the conversation.  More about the course here.
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Monday, August 13, 2012

Week#4 - Summer/Fall 2012


Hour#1
   Review Tasks

  • Use Diigo to bookmark one of your favorite non-CALL sites.
  • Post a YouTube Video on your blog.
  •  Post some photos on your blog.
    From your cell phone, the easiest way is to upload to Picasa and post from there.
  • Take a look at your Google Reader.  Find some new posts in the EFL Bloggers Category and in the Bloggers in Korea Cateory.  Now check out your classmates posts and make at least one comment. 
Hour#2
  Presentations
  •  Look through the presentation guide. Check out some of the specific examples of presentations posted on sites like Slideshare and Authorstream. Try to embed one on your blog. Try to download one if you like. 
  • Post an answer on the TTP VoiceThread
  • Try to create your first Prezi. (optional)
  Other Tasks
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Week#3 - Summer/Fall 2012


Week#3

Hour#1 Demonstrations and Whole Group Tasks

Hour#2

Independent Tasks

  • Experiment with Google Docs.
    • Create a Google Document and share it with Jeff (pufslebow@gmail..com)
    • Create a Google Presentation and post it on your blog. 
    • Create a Google Form and post it on your blog
  • Use Google Reader to check out your classmates' blogs. Post comments. Visit other blogs in your reader. 
  • Upload some photos to your Google Photo Space. Post on your blog if you like.
  • Visit the EnglishCentral.com TTP Fall 2012 Course Page.  Enroll in the course. Choose a video. Listen at least once.  Try recording your voice and getting feedback. 
  • Bookmark at least a couple sites using Diigo (click on the Blue D)
    These can be sites from the Websites page or sites you already use for assorted CALL purposes.
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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Week#2 - Summer/Fall 2012



Things we'll do together



  • Create your Google+ Profile.  Click on the +YourName at the left top of your Gmail.   

     This will take you to your Google+ page. Click on Profile/About/Edit Profile.

    Provide some basic information about yourself.  (Jeff's profile here)
    Please copy the  URL of your Google+ profile and paste it in the appropriate place on the 3+3 Portfolio Page

For the remainder of class, experiment with these tools
  • Do some social bookmarking. Use Diigo to bookmark at least three sites,  Start with sites you already use for some CALL purpose (Korean sites are fine). Then sample 'buffet items' from the CALL Websites page and use Diigo to bookmark sites of interest. 
  • Create a post on your Blog about your first two weeks of TTP, your thoughts about Salman Khan's Ted Talk, or any other topic of interest.  You can also experiment with posting photos or videos and adding gadgets.  
  • Look at other areas of the LearningCall website that are of particular interest to you.
Coming up next week... 
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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Week#1 - Summer/Fall 2012



The goal of the first two weeks is to get set up with some of the basic accounts and tools we'll be using (and to grab your first plate of goodies from the buffet).

Tasks:
  • Go to gmail.com and Create a gmail account if you don't already have one.  This ID might be used for public posting.  If you want to remain anonymous online, please choose an ID unrelated to your real name.
    PLEEEEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEEE, REMEMBER YOUR ID & PASSWORD!
  •  Complete the CALL Entrance Survey
     
  • We will go over the Tips & Tricks page in class. If you have any questions, take another look and/or ask Jeff for clarification. 
     
  •  Watch Salman Khan's Ted Talk about The Flipped Classroom. This course is conducted as a type of 'Flipped Classroom' and this will provide you with some background information about this approach.
      
  • Sample the Buffet!  Go to the Websites page and explore some of the CALL related websites or look through some of the skills guides listed in the left side column. 

    -----------Week #2 Tasks-------------
    (feel free to get a head start if you like)
  • Create a Blog by going to http://blogger.com/ or clicking 'More/Blogger' from your Gmail menu.  Blogger Guide here.  Create your first blog post about Week#1 of TTP, thoughts on the Flipped Classroom,or anything else you like.

  • If you'd like to updated your Google+ Profile, go to http://plus.google.com and click 'Profile/About/Edit Profile'. 
Please add links to your assorted sites to the 3+3 Portfolio Page

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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Tip & Tricks & Troubleshooting

Tips & Tricks

⇨ Please avoid using MSIEduring this course.  Instead, use Chrome as your main browser.  There will be times, when we may use Firefox or Maxthon as well.
  
⇨ Use your Bookmarks Toolbar to easily find sites you frequently visit ('how to' guide here)

⇨  If you don't have a bookmark or link to a site, type the URL directlyinto the address bar. You don't ever need to type http://  and usually you don't need www. You also don't need to delete what's there - just click (automatic highlight) and type.

⇨ When using Chrome, you can search by typing terms directly in the address bar. Google search shortcuts here. (time define weather sunset convert)

⇨ Use tabbed browsing in Chrome  MSIE Firefox, or MSIE

⇨ Trouble reading the screen?  Ust ctrl+ or ctrl- to make text larger or smaller.

⇨ Made a mistake?  Deleted something by accident? ctrl+z (undo) Most programs allow you to 'undo' a number of your previous steps.

⇨ When in doubt, right click. This will usually give a set of options for what you want to do.  For example, when you see a link that you want to open, but don't want to lose the page you're on, right click,  'open link in new tab'.








 ⇨ Always notice where you are saving things. On these laptops, please save files in c:/temp (not on the desktop)
 


⇨ Know your file types  (e.g.  .ppt, mp3, mp4, .pdf, .swf).  Enable viewing extensions by going to Control Panel/Appearance and Personalization/Show hidden files and folders, and unchecking ‘Hide extensions for known file types’.
File Extension      Type of FilePrograms
.ppt ,  .pps , or . odppresentationPowerpoint  OpenOffice Impress, or Google Docs
.doc, docx, .hwp, .odt, or .rtfdocumentMicrosoft Word, HWP, Open Office, or Google Docs
.pdfdocumentFoxit  or Adobe Reader
.mp3audio VLC, Windows Media Player, and other Media Players
.htm or .htmlweb pageChrome, Firefox, MSIE   , or other browsers
.swf or .flvflash fileVLC, Adobe Flash Player
.wmv , .rm , .avi , .mp4 , .mpg, or .movvideo(video files)  VLC, Real Player, Windows Media Player, Gom,  or other media players

⇨  Learn general functions, not specific places to click.    (e.g. old blogger vs. new blogger)
             
             
⇨  Improve your typing speed - List of typing sites
Troubleshooting Specifics

↯  I can’t connect to the internet
If you are having trouble connecting to the internet, click on the  icon in the bottom right of your screen, select PUFS Lab 3F,PUFS Lab3F-1, or any BUFS network with a strong signal. After clicking ‘connect’,  you see this icon:  if you have successfully connected.


↯  How do I....?  

If there's something you can do with a program or site, it's in the menu somewhere.  Check the top menu and/or find the ‘Settings’ option

!


↯  How do I change my language settings in Google Whatever?

Click the ‘gear’ and then settings/  The top setting should be ‘langauge’.


↯  How do I get to Google (Documents, Maps, Blogger, etc)?  
Go to Gmail or other Google services and check the top menu.

 

↯  I need handouts!  How can I get a print out all of instructions on LearningCall.net? Click the Print Friendly option at the bottom of each page.





General Tips for Safer and Speedier Computing
↯  To  reduce the time it takes to boot up your computer and improve overall computer speed, type msconfig in the Run Window.   The 'System Configuration' window will pop up.  Choose the Startup tab and uncheck almost everything except anti-virus programs. 
    

↯  Make sure you have an anti-virus and anti-spyware problem installed that you keep updated.
I recommend the free versions of
AVG anti-virus   http://free.avg.com
and    Spybot Search & Destroy  http://safer-networking.org
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Sunday, July 22, 2012

CALL Websites


Jeff's Favorite Sites(totally subjective)

Useful Lists
General/Mixed Purposes
Games & Activites
    Listening

    Podcasts
    Pronuciation & Speaking

     Top Practice Sites

     Other Sites

    Chatbots are automated chat tools that can be pre-programmed say certain things
    or  interact with users. Text to speech chatbots allow you to create a speaking character (or  avatar)

      Vocabulary
       
      Reading
      Writing
       
      Grammar

      Young Learners / Elementary
      See the publication below for descriptions of other sites for young learners. 
      Reference
      Tools

      Mobile Tools

      Make your own comics and animations

      Assorted Tools
      Fun Sites
       (personality tests)




      EFL Blogs
        Blog Lists

      Here are some EFL Related blogs and blog lists.

        Blogger Blogs

        		More EFL Teacher blogs
        Other News & Tech Blogs
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        Wednesday, July 4, 2012

        BUFS TTP CALL - Spring 2012


        Computer Assisted Language Learning
        for the Teacher Training Program at
        Busan University of  Foreign Studies
        in Busan Korea
        Spring 2012

        Trainees will be using this site as their primary source of materials and assignments, but as an open content course, all are welcome to make use of the content and join in the conversation.
         More about the course here.

        Week#1     Week#2    Week#3   Week#4   Week#5    Week#6


        Optional CALL: Week#1   Week#2   Week#3



        Sections
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        Sunday, July 1, 2012

        Copyright & Fair Use for Educators

         Sources of  copyright friendly media
        Lists
        Information about Fair Use
        Hall Davidson's Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers
        From: http://www.halldavidson.net/downloads.html#anchor923173
        Click for Full Size Image
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        3+3 2012 Trainee Photos

        Elementary 3+3

        박 유미
        Yumi
        박선영
        Anna
        하성희
        Sunny

        정 신우
        Sean
        강미숙
        Christina
        강아람
        Aram

        이혜진
        Jiny
        최인선
        Inseon
        이진주
        Pearl


        김미숙
        Catherine
        허주영
        Julie

        Secondary 3+3
        강고은
        Gwen
        차혜주
        Helen
        백지은
        Amy
        김민희
        Claire
        김철지
        Kay
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