Project Showcase
Creating Online Content for the EFL Classroom
Creating Online Content for the EFL Classroom
Who´s Eligible?
Any teacher of English in El Salvador who has registered for the Teachers Up Professional Development Program and has participated in our webinar series. If you haven´t registered, you can do so here.
Any teacher of English in El Salvador who has registered for the Teachers Up Professional Development Program and has participated in our webinar series. If you haven´t registered, you can do so here.
Goals:
Project Overview:
This activity encourages participants to apply what they have learned during the Webinar Series in the production of e-learning content to teach English. Submissions should demonstrate CALL technology in teaching, for example, lessons using computers, software, websites, classroom tools, mobile devices, apps, digital resources, or online games. The content should aim at providing practice on either a language skill (listening, reading, speaking, or writing) or on a language form (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling, etc.). The project can be designed individually or in a team of up to three members. The five most relevant projects will be showcased live during Webinar Number 6 on December 18, 2020.
Evaluation Criteria: Submissions will be evaluated using the following criteria.
Authorship:
Evaluation Rubrics:
- To promote autonomous professional development in participants attending the webinar series.
- To promote collaboration among participants.
- To encourage participants to use online sources to make learning more accessible for students.
- To promote critical thinking skills when adapting meaningful tools to promote English language learning in virtual scenarios.
Project Overview:
This activity encourages participants to apply what they have learned during the Webinar Series in the production of e-learning content to teach English. Submissions should demonstrate CALL technology in teaching, for example, lessons using computers, software, websites, classroom tools, mobile devices, apps, digital resources, or online games. The content should aim at providing practice on either a language skill (listening, reading, speaking, or writing) or on a language form (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling, etc.). The project can be designed individually or in a team of up to three members. The five most relevant projects will be showcased live during Webinar Number 6 on December 18, 2020.
Evaluation Criteria: Submissions will be evaluated using the following criteria.
Authorship:
- The e-learning content is original (not published on any other source or website).
- Citations to support resources are provided.
- Pictures and other resources are used under Creative commons license.
- The e-learning content features the latest in CALL technology or an innovative use of existing technology.
- Materials or activities are engaging in the field of EFL teaching and learning.
- The content is challenging, though appropriate for the proposed language level.
- The content stimulates higher- order thinking skills such as problem-solving skills.
- The e-learning content provides practice for the proposed goals in the lesson.
- The activities or tasks show a clear logical rationale.
- The content is appropriate for the target age group and language level
- The materials include student learning outcomes.
- The lesson represents a practical application of CALL technology.
- The e-learning content is easy to access.
- The directions are clear and easy to follow by teachers and learners.
- The task is intuitive or user friendly.
Evaluation Rubrics:
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How to Apply:
1. Think of a skill (writing, speaking, listening, reading) or language form (grammar vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling, etc.) that you would like to teach in your English classroom.
2. Choose one of the digital sources (apps, tools, games, platforms, etc.) covered during the course of this webinar series or recommended in the Resource Center.
3. Design an innovative learning task to help students practice the target language in an online scenario. You can choose among the following sources:
Tips:
Key Dates:
1. Think of a skill (writing, speaking, listening, reading) or language form (grammar vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling, etc.) that you would like to teach in your English classroom.
2. Choose one of the digital sources (apps, tools, games, platforms, etc.) covered during the course of this webinar series or recommended in the Resource Center.
3. Design an innovative learning task to help students practice the target language in an online scenario. You can choose among the following sources:
- A video
- An interactive poster
- An online quiz
- An interactive game
- A collaborative writing tool
- Others
- A copy of the lesson materials (no more than 2 pages)
- Include clear implementation guide and any other teacher notes
- Include student learning outcomes
- Include links to any online websites, apps, materials, etc.
- A statement (300 words maximum) describing the following:
- The rationale
- The target population and language level, including age of learners, or any special features of the language learning context
- Innovative qualities of the materials
Tips:
- Contact our Tech Guru for support if needed: http://www.teachersupgrade.com/tech-guru.html
- Keep in mind that your CALL project should be public so that other teachers can use it later in their own teaching. Projects will be evaluated based on aspects such as creativity, innovation, significance and practicality.
- In case of using any online tools (Quizlet, Flipgrid, etc.), make sure the link opens before you submit it for evaluation.
Key Dates:
- November 13: Project Submissions Open
- December 7: Submissions Close
- December 9: Finalists Announced on the Teachers Up! Facebook page for voting
- December 11: Facebook Voting Closes at 12:00 pm
- December 11: Top Five Projects Announced in Webinar 5
- December 18: Project Showcase
Disclaimer: This project was funded by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.