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All aspects of the design are relevant to course goals
Learning Objectives
Are aligned with learning goals throughout
Engage the learner in authentic language use
Are relevant and meaningful to the learner
Syllabus
contains
Course Overview
which describes
Course Goals
and explains how these are relevant and useful to the learner.
language acculturaltion
language learning
using learner-centered language which avoids jargon
types of activities learners will engage in
Instructor contact information
Meeting days and times
A warm welcome message from the instructor
technical information
equipment and technology needed to participate
how to join the synchronous session
a description of the time commitment learners can expect to make
the attendance/participation policy and its rationale
an Orientation
acquaints learners with the various resources available on the website
How to use them
Why they are useful
uses the most effective format to deliver information
learner-centered language
video presentations
hyperlinks
Fonts
graphics
Task Design
grading and sequencing of activities is aligned with the learning process
Bloom's Taxonomy
Gagne's Nine Events
tasks promote interaction and negotiation of meaning
promote authentic and meaningful language use
develop all areas of language competence
Approach
is
Learner-centered
informed by
Current best practices in language teaching
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
Task-based language teaching (TBLT)
Social Learning Theory
Ubiquitous Learning
Andragogy
Theories of Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
evident throughout the course design
used effectively to achieve learning goals
Content
Graphics
facilitate understanding
facilitate navigation
are relevant
do not distract
Materials
In all cases, materials are used in accordance with U.S. copyright law and Fair Use
materials are used with permission
appropriate attribution is given throughout
are directly relevant to the course goals
are sensitive to cultural differences
draw upon a variety of text-types
are relevant to learner interests
Media
a variety of media are used appropriately and effectively
to accommodate a variety of learning styles
To facilitate language learning
Language
simple and relevant at all times.
instructions are easy to follow
is aligned with the learner's proficiency level
Interface
Visual design
Is free of distractions
is visually pleasing
Facilitates ease of use
Navigation
all links are fully functional
A variety of navigational aids are used effectively
to accommodate a variety of abilities & learning styles
Learning Goals
Are aligned with course goals
Are clearly stated throughout
are made relevant to the learner
directly meet learner needs
Learner support
A variety of supportive media are used throughout to facilitate various aspects of the user's experience
Aids that facilitate comprehension also facilitate accessibility
closed captioning of videos
video transcripts
translations
Voiceovers
Navigational aids
Aids to facilitate learner autonomy
Stand-alone modules for self-study and to supplement instruction
Pronunciation
Schwa
Rhythm
Vowel reduction
phrase-level stress
Intonation in questions
content vs function words
linking and trimming
Old vs New Information
word-level stress
Key- and Left Syllable Rule
compound nouns
Vowels
Introduction to the phonetic alphabet
consonants
consonant clusters
Mind mapping
Literal vs. Figural language
Using The Free Dictionary
Digital literacy
Communication strategies
Understanding the National Weather Alert System
Tornado Preparedness
Using the Simple English Wikipedia
informational resources
Local Media
The News-Gazette
WCIA-TV
WILL-AM580
Community
Chambana Moms
University of Illinois
Unit 4 Schools
Urbana School District
List of other local ESL programs
Parkland College
Champaign Park District
Urbana Park District
C-U Refugee Center
Language Learning
Simple English Wikipedia
The Free Dictionary
Podcasts for Language Learners
Activitiies that promote understanding of the interface and its contents
Using the Rubric
The Orientation Video
Course Calendar
Instructor Contact information
More than one means of reaching the instructor is provided
Usability Considerations
Link Title