Many teachers who are interested in learning about using
video and computers in the classroom feel frustrated when trying to
learn on their own--they're spending time they don't have just figuring
out the basics of how the equipment works rather than how they as
teachers can put technology to work. It's also often difficult to find
time in a busy schedule to learn on one's own, and much more
pleasant--and efficient--to share insights while learning with others.
These seminars will offer information in a form and at a pace to be
absorbed. They will also provide hands-on time with experts who can
answer your questions to help you get on with building your skill and
enhancing your lessons with technology. We've
tried to be as flexible as possible by offering weekend and week-long
workshops from which to choose. The workshops have both morning and
afternoon components, so it's not possible to take more than one
workshop in a single time slot.
Mini-sessions include 6 hours of instruction per day for two days.
Week-long computer sessions have three hours of supervised hands-on
practice time in addition to 3 hours of hands-on class time per day for
four days. Participants in computer sessions will have access to the
ELI's Learning Center during open hours.
We hope you will join us for a weekend, a week, or more!
M1a & M3a: Newcomer's Orientation to Computer Assisted Language
Learning (CALL)
August 9-10 or August 16-17
A 2-day workshop for newcomers to the field. Experience in using
computers is not necessary, though it is helpful to have used a
word-processor before.
This two-day workshop will be a mixture of presentation of concepts,
hands-on practice, and discussion/debriefing. Participants will get a
grounding in CALL methodology and plenty of time to try software for
different skill areas and age groups. Experienced users of CALL will be
present during the hands-on time to assist. Presenters will use
information from pre-workshop questionnaires to ensure that participants
have the chance to try both general-use software for any proficiency
level and age and also software geared to their specific areas of
interest: adults, children, EFL, international students in intensive
English programs, etc.
Topics to be covered include:
CALL methodology: incorporating computers into lesson plans
Using software in the communicative classroom
Exploiting software, including multimedia, for specific skills
Software evaluation
Introduction to exploiting the Internet in language learning
Video viewing and videotaping are important teacher tools, especially
for classes that develop listening and speaking skills. This two-day
workshop will provide the background and hands-on practice you need to
exploit video effectively in the classroom.
Topics include:
Video viewing
Evaluating videos
Selecting and preparing video clips
Sources of good videos for the classroom
Copyright issues
Supplemental material for video viewing--specific and generic
Teachers are always looking for new tools to add to their "bag of
tricks," ways to make learning more memorable for their students.
Computers have a great deal to offer for the teacher who knows how to
use them. One problem, though, is the abundance of so
ftware that can be used for language teaching. With over 600 titles in
the 1995 CALL Interest Section Software List from TESOL, it's important
to know not only what's possible with computers, but also how to choose
among various programs for the best fit
with your students and curriculum.
This 4-day session is geared toward those who have used computers,
particularly word-processing, for their own benefit but who now want to
see what computers can do in the classroom. The emphasis will be on
effective computer use in communicative and content-based courses. We
will discuss, then try out different types of software. Participants
will each evaluate several computer programs for language teaching, then
develop lesson plans that they could use with their students. The
group's evaluations and lesson plans will be compiled into a handout to
take home.
Participants will have six hours of class, including three hours of
supervised practice time, for four days. They will also be able to use
the ELI's Learning Center during open hours all week.
Topics in this session will include:
Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) methodology
Where to find software
Software for different skill areas, proficiency levels, and types
of students
Evaluation approaches
Fitting the program to the learner, not the other way around
Accountability--doing your own effectiveness research
Growth in the Internet has been extraordinary, with new connections
added by the second around the world. Articles about the "Net" and the
"Web" seem to appear in newspapers on a daily basis, and the person who
hasn't been "surfing" may feel left out. Governments, businesses,
schools, and individuals are Internet information providers and
retrievers. As a source for up-to-the-minute authentic English language
data, the Internet is without peer.
This 4-day session will give you not only Internet-savvy words to
sprinkle through your conversation, but hands-on practice in exploiting
this very large and growing resource. Just because something offers
language data doesn't mean it's instantly useful
by itself in a language classroom. This session will introduce you to
many of the possible ways to incorporate use of the Internet and
information taken from the Internet into your classes. The course will
combine presentation of concepts, hands-on practice--with knowledgeable
assistants standing by to help--and discussion and debriefing. The
Internet is a wonderful arena for exploration for teachers and students;
this course will give you the tools to make good use of it.
Participants will have six hours of class, including three hours of
supervised practice time, for four days. They will also be able to use
the ELI's Learning Center during open hours all week.
Topics include:
Defining the Internet
Getting connected
Electronic mail, keypals, mailing lists, and newsgroups
The World Wide Web
MOOs, MUDs, and CHAT (interactive gaming and online discussion)
Telnet, ftp, and gopher
Collecting information--choices, citations, and copyright issues
Whether the information is to colleagues at a conference or to students
in class, a presentation with text, graphics, sound, and video--used
appropriately--can get the point across clearly and interestingly. This
two-day workshop will help you put your best foot forward with
presentations that sparkle. Even if you don't have a great deal of
computer and video experience, creating multimedia presentations isn't as
hard as it looks.
Participants will get a grounding in design techniques and learn to use
presentation software to develop a ten-minute lesson or a short presentation.
Topics include:
Choosing presentation software
Design issues
Finding appropriate graphics
Incorporating graphics into text
Using a scanner to put text and graphics into electronic form
A 4-day workshop for intermediate and advanced computer users.
It is a rare teacher who is so completely satisfied with a text that
s/he does not feel compelled to make a few new worksheets, bring in a
few new handouts, and otherwise customize material to fit the class.
Teachers who use computers are no exception. Fortunately, a number of
software publishers have made it relatively easy to customize software
by adding new exercises, readings, and other activities. There are also
software programs designed for those who want to do more. These
authoring programs can range from the relatively simple, ones that give
the user a basic framework to follow but choices within that framework,
to the complex--virtual programming languages, where someone with time
and interest can push the computer to its limits.
This workshop will have two tracks: one designed for those who are
primarily interested in customizing existing software by adding readings
and exercises, and one for those advanced computer users who want to
author from scratch. Both groups will start with instructional design
basics and CALL methodology, then move into working with specific
software.
Participants will have six hours of class, including approximately one
hour of lecture/discussion and five hours of supervised hands-on work,
each day for four days. They will also be able to use the ELI's Learning
Center during open hours all week.
Topics include:
Instructional design basics
CALL methodology: making the technology fit the learner, not vice-versa
This two-day workshop is designed for teachers of languages other than
English. A pre-workshop questionnaire will help the presenters have
software on hand for the languages taught by the participants;
preregistration is strongly recommended for those who
teach languages other than Spanish and French.
The emphasis will be on effective computer use in communicative and
content-based courses. Participants will get a grounding in CALL
methodology and plenty of time to try different kinds of software.
Experienced users of CALL will be present during the hands-on time to
assist. Participants will each evaluate several computer programs and/or
Internet resources for language teaching, then develop lesson plans to
use with students. The group's evaluations and lesson plans will be
compiled into a handout to take home.
Topics to be covered include:
CALL methodology: incorporating computers into your lesson plans
Using software in the communicative classroom
Finding and evaluating software
Exploiting software, including multimedia, for specific skills
The one-computer classroom, networked labs, and library use
Resources on the Internet for foreign language teaching
Deborah Healey is
Seminar Coordinator (Newcomers, Software Selection, Authoring) and the
ELI's Technology Coordinator. She has been combining ESL and computers
for 11 of her past 19 years in ESL. Co-editor of CAELL Journal, author of
Something to Do on Tuesday, and a former Chair of the CALL
Interest Section of TESOL, she has written and presented extensively on
computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and administrative uses of
computers, most recently in Brazil and Austria. Deborah has helped set
up computer labs for the ELI at OSU and in Yemen. Her doctorate is in
the field of computers in education.
Jane Averill (Presentation Software) is the ELI's Coordinator of
Special Programs and an instructor with
interests in writing, testing and
computer-assisted language learning. She has presented extensively at
international, national, and regional conferences. She was formerly the
director of Intensive English Program at Emporia State University in
Kansas, and has taught in Japan and Brazil.
Ron Corio (Internet, Newcomers) teaches
ESOL in computer-connected
classes at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he uses electronic
mail, class newsgroups, and the World Wide Web in reading and writing
classes. He and his students have participated in several interclass
keypal and task-based projects with classes in Finland, Hong Kong, and
various cities in the U.S. His current projects include being co-owner
of NETEACH-L, an e-mail discussion list for ESOL teachers interested in
sharing information on using computer networks for learning and teaching
languages, and the Epiphany Project, a two-year effort to design
computer training modules that will help teachers use computers in their
classrooms.
Jeff Magoto (Authoring, CALL for Foreign Language) is the 1996/97
Chair of TESOL's CALL Interest Section and
co-editor of CAELL Journal. He is currently Yamada Language Center
Manager for the University of Oregon as well as an instructor
at the American English Institute. He has presented numerous teacher
training sessions for teachers of English and other languages, most
recently as part of the 1996 TESOL Academy.
Vance Stevens (Newcomers, Software Selection/Eval/Use) is the
co-author of Text Tanglers and SuperCloze and a former
Chair of TESOL's CALL Interest Section. After working in Oman for ten
years as an ESL teacher, Coordinator of
Self-Access Learning, and manager of the Student Resource Centre and other
computer-based CALL resources for the Language Centre
at Sultan Qaboos University, he has returned to the US as a software
developer for Courseware Publishing International.
Joyce Bryan (Video) has been an ESL instructor since 1976, teaching
at both the community college and university level. She has presented at
state, regional, national and international professional conferences in
the areas of materials development and teacher training. She was honored
by TESOL as a co-recipient of the 1995 Mary Finocchiaro Award for
Excellence in the Development of Pedagogical Materials.
Eve Chambers (Newcomers) is the ELI Director and has been an ESL
instructor for 17 years. She taught English in Spain and at Roosevelt
University in Chicago before coming to the ELI. She has done teacher
training in Taiwan and Costa Rica and has served as an officer in
ORTESOL (Oregon Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) and
NAFSA (National Association of Foreign Student Affairs).
Maria Dantas-Whitney (Video) is currently the ELI's Coordinator of
Instruction. She has been working in the field of ESL/EFL for over ten
years as a teacher and administrator. She is the past President of
Oregon TESOL, and she has presented extensively on the topics of video
technology, content-based instruction, and self-directed learning.
Gary Fallow (Newcomers) has been teaching ESL and ESP since 1985.
He has taught ESL in Saudi Arabia and Japan and worked in international
business in the Sudan and Greece. In Japan, Gary coordinated a special
language and culture program for future government and business leaders
and helped to develop and implement language training seminars for
multinational corporations. He joined the ELI in the summer of 1992 and
has worked as an instructor and teacher trainer.
Helen Polensek (Internet) has been teaching ESL since 1965 in the
US, Germany, Yugoslavia, and Yemen. She created much of the ELI's
Special Program curriculum and many of the materials now in use, and was
instrumental in the establishment of the ELI
Learning Center. Recently she served as an Eastern European EFL Fellow
for 8 months and as an Academic Specialist for the USIA for one month in
Poland, where she consulted on EFL methodology and curriculum design and
conducted teacher training workshops.
Michael Witbeck
(Internet) has worked as an ESL instructor, materials developer, and
administrator in several corners of the world, including Czechoslovakia,
Japan, Spain, Yemen, and Great Britain. His special interests include
proficiency testing, composition, and ESL computer applications. Michael
is currently the Department Computer Administrator for the ELI.
While we've designed our courses to be stimulating and fun,
there is more to being in Oregon in the summer than working on
computers. We've put together some optional activities to help you enjoy
our great state. If you're interested in rafting, the Mt. Hood loop, or
the Oregon Coast trip, please indicate this on your preregistration form
and we'll send you more information.
Hiking
Sundays, $5 per person transportation cost
Bicycling
Sundays, $5-$15 per day bike rental
Shopping in Portland
Sundays, $5 per person transportation cost
Music scene
varies, cost varies from free to $20
Whitewater rafting
Aug 11, $70 per person (approx.); includes lunch and transportation
Mt. Hood loop
Aug 11, $25 per person; includes lunch and a snack
Oregon coast trip
Aug 18, $20 per person; includes aquarium admission
Participants should make arrangements to fly into Portland
or Eugene, Oregon. Shuttle service from Portland and Eugene is available
for approximately $60.00 round trip.
Corvallis is located in the Willamette Valley between the Cascade
Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Its population of 42,000 makes it the
4th largest city in this relatively large and lightly populated state.
The metropolitan area of Portland is about 85 miles away, and the scenic
Oregon coast and the beautiful Cascade Mountains with opportunities for
camping, fishing, and hiking are within easy driving distance.
Cultural activities in Corvallis are available through the Corvallis
Arts Center, a community orchestra, a civic theater, and many
University-sponsored events. Jazz, blues, folk, alternative, and
classical music are found at local music venues. The OSU campus is
conveniently located within a 10-minute walk of downtown, and espresso
(a Pacific Northwest favorite beverage) is widely available on campus
and in local establishments.
Despite what you may have heard about Oregon, it does not rain all the
time. July and August are generally quite dry. Daytime temperatures
average in the 80's in August, with highs up to the 90's (30C) and lows
at night in the 50's (12C). Bring cool clothing to wear during the day
and a sweater for nighttime outings. Extended swimming in the ocean
requires a wetsuit, but sunbathing on the beach is very popular on hot
days.
Participants in the ELI's Technology Seminars have a number
of options for housing, including both on- and off-campus locations.
Rates listed below are for double occupancy as of February, 1996 and are
subject to change without notice. 9% tax
is not included in these rates.
College Inn
155 NW Kings, OR 97330; 541-737-4100. This upscale dormitory
provides rooms from $12-$22 per person per night with private bathrooms.
Discounts are available for those staying 7 days or longer.
Meals are available at $17 per day. The College Inn is half a block from
OSU and within walking distance of downtown.
The triple for seven days or more is the best deal
in town, especially if you're lucky and don't get any roommates.
C.E.W. Motel
1705 NW 9th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330; 541-753-8823. Located a
10-minute bus ride from OSU, the C.E.W. offers rooms for about $35
single and $42 double per night.
Towne House Motor Inn
350 SW 4th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333; 541-753-4496. The Towne
House is in downtown Corvallis; rooms are about $34 per night and $218
per week.
Econo Lodge
101 NW Van Buren, Corvallis OR 97330; 541-752-9601. About a
20-minute walk from campus; rooms are about $42 per night and $250 per
week.
Jason Inn
800 NW 9th Street, Corvallis OR 97330; 541-753-7326. On a bus line
to campus, about 10 minutes away. Rooms are $40 per night and $240 per
week.
Shanico Inn
1113 NW 9th Street, Corvallis OR 97330; 541-754-7474. A bit further
from campus, but a nice place. Rooms are $51 per night.
Super 8
407 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis OR 97330; 541-758-8088. Downtown and
not far from campus; rooms are $51.88 per night.
Housing can fill quickly in Corvallis, so reserve a spot early. All of
these housing options allow children, though the College Inn is least
equipped to handle young children. If you are interested in sharing a
room with another participant, please indicate that on your
preregistration form and we will do what we can to help put you together
with another Tech '96 participant.
The tuition cost varies according to the length of the
session and the number of sessions you want to take. In addition, all
four-day and some two-day sessions may be taken for credit. There is an
extra fee for credit, payable to Oregon State
University. Housing is not included in tuition costs.
Basic rate:
$275 for a two-day mini-session
$375 for a four-day regular session
Discounted rates:
$600 for a two-day mini plus a four-day regular session
$1100 for four or five sessions
Deduct $50 if payment is received by June 1st. Payment must be in US
funds. We accept checks drawn on US funds and purchase orders from an
educational institution.
Some NAFSA funding--up to $500 per individual-- is available to defray
the cost of travel, food, and lodging. They do not cover tuition, books,
or material. More information and an
application form.
Each regular or mini-session may be taken for 1 hour of
graduate, undergraduate, or professional credit at OSU. Sign up for
credit during your first class. Projects may be turned in up to two
weeks after the end of a session for credit.
Types of credit available:
Professional (800-level) credit: $75 per credit hour; requires
a small project in addition to class time.
Graduate (500-level) credit: $100 per credit hour; requires a
substantial amount of reading and a project done outside of class time.
Undergraduate (400-level) credit: $100 per credit hour; requires
some reading and a small project in addition to class time.
Payment for credit should be made during the first class session.
More details about requirements are in the syllabi for individual courses.
Jane Averill
ELI Tech '96
English Language Institute
Oregon State University
301 Snell Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-1632
Tel: 541-737-2464
Fax: 541-737-0871
E-Mail: Jane.Averill@orst.edu
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