Blended Learning a New Way in Teaching a Foreign Language

EFL Blogging School Conference February, 21,2015 Created by Emma Matreniuc

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Blended Learning=Flipped Classroom= Inverted Classroom=Reverse Teaching Blended learningis a formal education program;face-to-face classroom methods are combined withcomputer-mediated activities;students learn instruction via digital and online media with some element of student control over time, place, path or paceFlipped classroomis a form ofblended learningstudents learn content online by watching video lectures, usually at home;

homewokis done in class with teachers and students discussing and solving questions; Teacher interaction with students is more personalized - guidance instead of lecturing

Flipped Classroom==Blended Learning Face-to-face teaching + online learning

What is a Flipped Classroom a pedagogical model where homework elements of a course are reversed;At home --short video lectures are viewed by students before the class session;In-class --time is devoted to exercises, projects, or discussions. The video lecture is often seen as the key ingredient in the flipped approach; such lectures being either created by the instructor and posted online or selected from an online repository.. The notion of a flipped classroom presupposes:active learning, student engagement, hybrid course design, and course podcasting;Class changes into a workshop where students can: inquire about lecture content; test their skills in applying knowledge; interact with one another in hands-on activities; During class sessions, instructors function: as coaches or advisors; encourage students in individual inquiry and collaborative effort

Clintondale High School Teachers discovered: short videos (36 minutes) were the most effective; the school uses audio files, readings and videos from theKhan Academy,TED and other sources;students unable to watch the videos at home watch the videos in school;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_p63W_2F_4 video about Clintondale teachers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=075aWDdZUlM- teaching in the 21st century video

How to flip a class steps 1,2,3 Stacys good experience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IvjH4aiCeYHow a flipped class look from best teachers experiencehttp://ctl.utexas.edu/teaching/flipping-a-class/how

Flipped Classroom Flipped Classroom = Blended Learning=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojiebVw8O0g how does it look like (drawing)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umcMKQR_GQk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQWvc6qhTdsPenguins

= Reverse Teaching=Inverted Classroom= Backward Classroom

Blogging Value Blog incorporates several subjects and makes English an interdesciplinarian lesson.Blogs benefits for students: -- they can read, write, watch,listen,post, reply and communicate with teachers and peers;-- get and prepare for the assignments/tasks; --get the results on-line from Teachers;--use dictionary on-line;--listen to native speakers

Integrating Flipped Classroom into teaching /learning process Examples of Flipped Classes http://anna-edu.com/feats-of-memory-anyone-can-do-esl-interactive-lesson

The Alchemy of Teaching Bloghttp://emmamatreniuc.weebly.com/themes-for-english-classes/archives/11-2014

Rodelia Aculov Teachers Blog

https://aculovrodica.wordpress.com/

The vast and growing archives of digital text and speech, along with new analysis techniques and inexpensive computation, are a modern equivalent of the 17th-century invention of the telescope and microscope (Mark Liberman) The future of language-learning by technological gadgets is already here, but many more improvements are still underway.

The framework of the flipped model seems to be especially ideal for language learners While watching the video at home, the students can work at their own pace and repeat video as many times as necessary; The visual content capabilities of a video enhances language learning better than static textbooks;When language learners are given more opportunities to interact with their peers, the learners will have authentic language experiences that will improve their proficiency dramatically;http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/INFOGRAPHIC AB FLIP

Students complain Too many textbook tasks;Old-fashioned method;Boring to stay and only read and write

While Online Tools Offer:-- use of the devices/appliances;--study in new environment;--always be with English;--be in Real World with new knowledge

It is significant because: In a traditional lecture:students often try to capture what the instant the speaker says;they cannot stop to reflect upon what is being said;they may miss significant points because they are trying to transcribe the instructors words While in Bended Classroom:instructors detect errors in thinking, writing, reading, listening; collaborative projects can encourage social interaction among students; students learn from one another and for those of varying skill levels they support their peers

Online tools to integrate into your classroom activities

Voicethread -- https://voicethread.com/about/library/infinitive_or_gerund/ -- about Grammar sentences wordcloudhttps://voicethread.com/about/library/Comparing_JS_Bach_and_Paul_McCartney_Constance_Vidor/ -- ab Bach and Mc Cartney presentationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liyFKUFCQno --- A Good Essay in 5 pointshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_9fpinn1Fc hamburger essayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhOJZwLG8C4 song about paragraph essay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgkRoYPLhts --- Emma Grammarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU8hzuiwXmo -- Adam grammar writingshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IFDuhdB2Hk-- paragraphs Adamhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhwGtNzdDmc -- Alex and gerund verbshttp://www.elcivics.com/statue_liberty_p1.html -- Statue of Liberty

http://www.manythings.org/videos/jenniferesl-lessons/13.html --Learning English with Jennifer

What? Why? Where? How does it work? The traditional world language classroom include:diverse learning styles and levels -- need for different pacing;Flipped classroom:having sufficient contact time with each student; allowing each student time to produce language during class;the struggle to maintain target language use, even during complicated grammar or culture lessons

. During class sessions, instructors function as coaches or advisors, encouraging students in individual inquiry and collaborative effort.

Where do we find the video for flipped classrooms? How?Find videos that can connect to your "traditional" lessons:YouTubeKhan AcademyTED-EdBrainPOP, andBrainPOP Jr.BrainPOP ESLBrainPOPEspaolandBrainPOPFranais

Benefits vs Downsides The flipped model puts more of the responsibility for learning on the shoulders of students while giving them greater impetus to experiment; Activities can be student-led, and communication among students can become the determining dynamic of a session devoted to learning through hands-on work.

an effective flip requires careful preparation; recording lectures requires effort and time on the part of faculty; out-of-class and in-class elements must be carefully integrated for students to understand the model and be motivated to prepare for class.

How flipping works for teachers

Save time; stop repeating yourselfRecord re-usable video lessons, so you don't have to do it again next year. It's easy to make minor updates to perfect lessons over time once the initial recording is done;Let students take control of their learningNot all students learn at the same pace. Allow students to rewind and replay your lectures. Give students the time they need to process the lesson, so they come to school prepared to ask the questions they need to be answered;Spend more time with studentsBuild stronger student-teacher relationships, and promote higher level thinking. Since your class will watch the lectures as homework, you can spend class time working one-on-one with students to get them beyond simple memorization.

Web 2.0 toolsanytime, anywhere A revolutionary new way of creating, additing,collaborating and sharing content online;It helps Teacher to interact with Students always;anytime, anywherehttp://www.slideshare.net/aimaron/web-20-technologies-tools-for-teaching-english Creative ideas for using Glogster:http://blog.edu.glogster.com/2013/05/13/40_ways_to_innovative_teaching_using_glogster_edu/

ssMore online tools to integrate into curriculum:Lesson PlansWriting e-portfolioCreating rubric/assessments PBL Project-based Learning (puts students on a path,that develops their critical thinking)

5 keys to rigorous PBLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnzCGNnU_WM

Teacher in the 21st century is: Teacher= instructor, mentor,coach,leader,organizer,promoter,librarian,learner,informer,coordinator,integrator,gatekeeper,motivator,communicator,lecturer,FACILITATOR participantTeaching in the 21st c:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=075aWDdZUlM

The 21st century is a Miracle of Transformation Pedagogical Purpose: to make the process of acquiring the subject easier , more comprehensive for children/studentsBlog pedagogical Purpose: to get together Teacher and Students/ Teachers and parents;To share positive experiences of other teachers;To easify the process of communciation;Getting new information;Give additional materials to students;

How does it look like? Visual effect How does a Teachers Blog look like? Efl Blogging School:http://eflbloggingmoldova.weebly.com/participants.html

Blended Learning in the 21st c. develop the 21st century skills 21st c Skills develop--Effective Communication --Critical Thinking --Creativity -Collaboration

I wrote the same, but different words The power of words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LucVKpyn1w0

How will Blended learning can be integrated in teaching a foreign language? What is blogging for me?Will students love it?http://prezi.com/e3f8etb42_kg/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0sharehttp://voicethread.com/myvoice/#thread/6390653/33083549/34492994 mvnoteHow do we promote the Global Peace in classes?

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