Can you write a literature-based term paper?

Dear All

Today is already the 11th of December, and there are only a few days left before Christmas. In the worst-case scenario where you will not be able to try out a CALL lesson, or a series of lessons, or a project, with a group/class of students, you may consider writing a literature-based term paper. 

Note that this is only the last resort. Given the nature of the field of CALL and of this course, a literature-based paper which does not report on practical tryouts does not have much value. But if you are not able to try out something practical, then this can be your last resort. 

If you do write a literature paper, then try to forge a topic which is manageable, rather than broad. For example: 

- Flipped Classroom (too broad)

- Flipped Classroom - for teaching grammar (more specific and manageable)

- Flipped Classroom - tools and activities for pre-class grammar instruction (even more specific). 

As to where to look for the literature, those who came to class will know that ERIC, which is under "e-Resources' on the CUHK Library homepage, is the literature database to search. Once you're on the ERIC first-page, type in your search terms.  Two search terms you will need often are 'computer assisted language learning', and 'second language teaching'. 

Hope this  helps. 

Paul 

TERM-END REMINDERS

http://www.classtools.net/qwikslides/90_2SAbRD

BLOGFOLIO

1. Back up your blogfolio.
2. Keep your blogfolio: You may use it for career or further studies purposes.
3. Cut-off date and time for blogfolio assessment: Dec 14 - 23:59.
4. Check that all links are clickable.
5. Write an introductory sentence for each learning object to give readers an idea of its content.

TERM PAPER

6. Submit WORD file to both Veriguide and Blackboard.

7. Deadline: December 27 - 23:59.

8. If you have multimedia materials (e.g., video, audio), put them in Dropbox, and copy the link to your term paper.

9. Make use of “Assessment Matters” sub-folder inside Course Folder.

About Make-up session on Dec 16

1. No new topic will be covered on Dec 16.
2. Paul will share with you the other CALL projects and lessons that he has done.
3. You may also take the opportunity to discuss issues related to your term paper with Paul.
4. If you are coming to this session, please respond to the reply slip below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmQXpCXaDu5LxQSAf2qdJ_tWB1om_hvdRmHWteFo-S3F4Rsg/viewform

Session 13 (Dec 9): Important Reminders

Dear Folks

Despite the huge stress that you've been under  in the last three months, you have finally made it to the last week of the course (assuming you're now coming to the Dec 16 session). You should give yourself a pat on the back for your perseverance. 

Here are a few things to note: 

1. Try to bring a tablet to class (iPad, or Android tablet). Many of the tasks in the last session will work best on tablets.

2. Bring the soft copy of a worksheet you have to class (DOC; PDF, etc.). This worksheet can be about reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, writing, etc.. You will learn how to turn this worksheet into a while-class formative assessment task. 

3. I will be showing you how to search the literature to look for relevant references for your term paper. 

4. And of course, there is the course evaluation. 

See you soon, and hang in there. Christmas is coming. 

Paul 

Session 13 (Dec 9): Connecting with students inside and outside of class

http://planboard.it/54dc143c-0f23-476e-a30d-c9b6de152d0f

My presentation tomorrow on Technology-enhanced Writing Instruction: Flipping and other strategies

https://padlet.com/szepaul/yd97q795dwhx

https://www.tes.com/lessons/RvF6T1meN6uCiA/technology-enhanced-writing-instruction-motivating-students-to-write

Session 12: Flipped Classroom and Designing e-learning lessons

http://planboard.it/1cfb8101-a866-4072-b661-309862f1d54b

Session 11: Projects and their presentations

http://planboard.it/a62cd6b7-0c4e-492f-84a8-43e7e87e9f24

Paul's e-learning workshop for SECONDARY teachers

'Technology-enhanced Writing Instruction: Flipping and Other Strategies"

presented with Ms Jenny Leung

December 3, 2016 (Saturday)
10:00-12:00
Henrietta School, North Point

To register, go to:
https://www.oupchina.com.hk/en/news/events/20161203_technology-enhanced_writing_instruction

Paul's Workshop on e-learning for Primary teachers

WHAT, WHY, AND HOW TO FLIP YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS

https://www.oupchina.com.hk/en/news/events/20161210_flying-high-through-e-learning

December 10, Saturday
10:00-12:00
HKU

A seminar on Learning Management Systems

An e-learning seminar, which I highly recommend. The speakers are all seasoned e-learning teachers, and they will be sharing their experiences in using different Learning Management Systems.

 Nov 26; 10:00-12:30; CUHK Faculty of Education. 

https://tcs.edb.gov.hk/…/cours…/previewCourse/forPortal.htm…

Hong Kong FlippEducators added 2 new photos.

11 November at 15:16 · 

Schoology, Google Classroom, Edpuzzle, Office 365, Moodle, Blogger 各有何強項弱項？用作翻轉教學各平台有那些地方可取及需要留意甚麼地方? 11月26日早上我們搞了一次 Learning Management System 分享會，邀請了十多位前線翻轉教學同工分享，在 EDB TCS 已可報名，歡迎蒞臨交流！

日期：11月26日
時間：10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
地點：香港中文大學何添樓 B6 室（演講廳）

講者：
Schoology
1. 香港真光中學資訊科技科及數學科教師及教育局資訊科技教育組資訊科技教育卓越中心借調教師夏志雄先生
2. 樂善堂余近卿中學副校長及教育局資訊科技教育組資訊科技教育卓越中心借調教師文可為先生
3. 樂善堂余近卿中學通識科教師黃學誠先生
4. 樂善堂余近卿中學英文科教師李明怡女士
5. 香港浸會大學附屬學校王錦輝中小學英文科教師梁靜巒女士
6. 基督書院物理科教師黃勝利先生

Google Classroom
7. 賽馬會體藝中學資訊科技科教師李智偉先生
8. 賽馬會體藝中學中文科教師羅宇行先生

Moodle
9. 香港華人基督教聯會真道書院中文科教師鄭淑華女士
10. 元朗公立中學校友會小學資訊科技主任胡嘉海先生

Edpuzzle
11. 佛教沈香林紀念中學英文科教師陳應嘉先生

Blogger
12. 崇真小學暨幼稚園英文科教師陳映霖女士
13. 崇真小學暨幼稚園英文科教師徐慧婷女士

Office 365
14. 香港浸會大學附屬學校王錦輝中小學資訊科技科主任老潔茵女士

Session 10 (Nov 18): Technology Enhanced Writing Instruction

http://planboard.it/79f92f7d-aad5-406b-8177-7236b86960b9

Session 9 (Nov 11): Creating interactive tasks for reading comprehension

Lesson Plan
http://planboard.it/3fad248f-a549-4b70-b479-9cb3c67f561f

A former student's motive for doing e-learning

One of my former students has been trying out various e-learning techniques in the past months. The students she has are the less able ones: some are lacking in self-confidence, while others are newly arrived immigrants. When I probed her underlying purpose in doing e-learning, she related, "... I try my best to help my students learn with fun, so they don't feel bored in my lesson ... so that they can't give themselves an excuse not to pick up a new language. That's only mission I always bear in mind ..."

As I said two days ago, e-learning is not a fad; it's not about using trending apps. E-learning teachers have only one purpose in mind: to enable their students to learn more effectively.

So proud of Jasmine Pun. 

Deadline for Term Paper Proposal: Nov 13: 23:59

Please note that I have added a link at the bottom of this class blog named "Term Paper Matters". This link will take you to a folder which consists of:

(1) Term paper instructions :
This document explains what to do for the term paper

(2) Course Topics and Term Paper Ideas:
This document summarises the CALL activities and tools covered in this course, and sets out some possible term paper ideas to stimulate your thinking.

(3) A sub-folder called "Sample Term Paper proposals"
Inside there are 6 term paper proposal from Ss who took this course in 14-15.


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You are required to submit a term paper proposal, in not more than 200 words, outlining what you intend to do for the term paper. Please submit this WORD document containing your proposal to Blackboard by the due date, which is November 13 (Sunday), 23:59.

to those who have signed up for a copy of Paul's OUP book on language awareness

This postl is for the 14 students who have signed up for a copy of his OUP book. 

The discounted price is HKD75.6. But to keep things simple, just let me have the exact amount of HKD 75 on November 11. 

Also, I'm assuming you don't need my signature. In case you do, please indicate in the reply slip, before 16:00 this Friday (Nov 4): 

 

 https://goo.gl/forms/SQAvLOjPKg3vk8yi2

Hong Kong Connection latest episode on e-learning in Hong Kong

an episode which I highly recommend: 

http://programme.rthk.hk/rthk/tv/programme.php?name=tv%2Fhkcc&d=2016-10-31&p=858&e=379812&m=episode

You will be glad that you're taking this course, so that you don't fall behind the current global trend. 

Session 8 (Nov 4): Speaking II - Using videos for oral instruction and expression

http://planboard.it/99580e21-ba0c-46fa-8caa-92fe5a9b7579

Session 6 (Oct 21): Promoting self-expression through audio activities and digital storytelling

http://planboard.it/e43be63b-6848-4e35-88bb-71062234ae5c

Session 5: Using and creating online resources for developing students' listening skills

http://planboard.it/4999f5d5-d983-4f23-9130-971bfc4fd7c1

Session 4: Spicing up vocabulary teaching and learning with technology

http://planboard.it/8fe93678-5ab3-4ae7-81d0-2d64a8347aba

Reminder for Session 4 (Oct 7)

1. You will be creating resources and tasks for vocabulary teaching and learning. Bring some of the teaching materials you are using with your students to the session. 2. If you have an iPad or Android tablet, bring it to class, as we will be trying out some vocabulary activities on tablets.

Interested in bulk-purchasing Paul's OUP book on Language Awareness?

The store price is HKD 108. If more than 10 people join the bulk purchase through me, you will get the author's discount of 30%. The discounted price will be HKD 75.6. Your copy will be distributed to you in class If you are interested in joining the bulk purchase, please fill in the following reply slip ON OR BEFORE October 16 (Sunday):

Session 3: Creating interactive tasks for grammar practice or language awareness training

http://planboard.it/8ea27ddf-44d8-46fe-b700-f69999c9bd41

Session 2 (Sept 23): Investigating Language - session plan

http://planboard.it/937390d7-c853-40fe-950f-08dd283565bf

Connecting with Ms Zoe Chan

Many of you will have visited Ms Zoe Chan's class blog and got an idea of how she uses it in teaching. To get connected with Zoe: (a) friend her on Facebook (this is acceptable English now); FB name: Zoe Chan; Profile picture: a blue ocean) (b) send her an email at zoe8416@gmail.com https://ttpskggep4.blogspot.hk/

Regarding your blog

So far, only 7 people have got everything in order. They are:

https://misscatherinelo.wordpress.com/
https://amandak21.wordpress.com/
https://carriepang.wordpress.com/
https://cherrylum.wordpress.com/
https://mrivanlaw.wordpress.com/
https://keefermak.wordpress.com/
http://alexlamit.blogspot.hk/

You can go to the page "Your Blogfolios" to see what their blogs are like.

The common problems are as follows: 

1. Forgetting to give your blog a name (e.g. Miss Lo's Teaching Blog)
2. Confusing 'Page' with "Post".

A Page is a standalone page. For example, on our class blog, "Paul's Work on CALL" is a Page; "Individual Blogfolios" is another Page.

Posts are cumulative. They keep increasing every time you write a new post.

For your Self-Introduction, use a Page.
For your Reflection at the end of each session, use "Post".

Hence, on your blog, there should be now 1 Page (self-introduction), and 1 Post (Reflection on Session 1).

3. For your Self-Introduction, if you have used a Post instead of a Page, use 'copy and paste', and copy it to a Page that you will have created.

4. If you have created a Page but it doesn't show on the screen, one possible reason is that you have chosen a theme, or a template, which does not show Pages. In that case, just go to the Dashboard, and try another theme or template, to see which one will show your Page.

Other reminders regarding your blog

5. Attach a photo with you in it to your 'Self-Introduction' page.
6. Attach a photo (related to e-learning or blogging; you may look for one on Google, if you don't have one handy) to your first post.

Reminders for Session 2

Please do the following before Session 2:

 Task 1: Add a photo with you in it to your "About Me" page.

 Task 2: Form groups of 3 to 4 (preferably same school level: Primary or Secondary). Put down the names of the group members and the name of the group on: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10KYhYao32B0wSq6C_6pRfXkOfsME5pw_2gvRue-uRZU/edit?usp=sharing

Task 3: Consider 'liking' the FB Page "Just call me Miss Jenny"

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