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 one-day and four-day 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 for one day. Four-day
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 will have access to the ELI's Learning Center
during open hours in the evenings. We also have free outings planned
for the weekends, for those who'd like to take advantage of the
Oregon scene.
Join us!
August 12-15 or August
19-22
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:
August 15
A one-day workshop for those who would like hands-on practice in
using one computer with a class, as opposed to a lab setting.
Experience in using computers is not necessary, though it is helpful
to have used a word-processor before.
This workshop will be a mixture of presentation of concepts, hands-on
practice, and discussion/debriefing. Participants will get a
grounding in CALL methodology and 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:
August 18-21
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 software 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:
August 18-21
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:
August 22
This one-day workshop will explore some of the cutting-edge issues
affecting technology use in the classroom. It will include both new
technologies on the horizon, such as improved speech recognition,
and the implications of increased technology use for teachers,
students, and administrators. The goal is to prepare teachers for
what lies ahead, recognizing that technology alone--no matter how
flashy--does not create effective learning.
Topics to be covered include:
* Deborah Healey is Seminar Coordinator (One-computer Classroom, What's Hot) and the ELI's Technology Coordinator. She has been combining ESL and computers for 12 of her past 20 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, Puerto Rico, 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.
* Jeff Magoto (Software Selection) is the 1996/97 Chair of TESOL's CALL Interest Section, Associate Chair of TESOL's 1998 Annual Convention, and co-editor of CAELL Journal. He is currently Yamada Lab Manager for the University of Oregon. He has presented numerous teacher training sessions for teachers of English and other languages.
* Larry
Statan(Designing and Authoring) is an ESL
instructor at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California and the
owner of SpeakWare, a small software company that produces ESL and
literacy titles. He has been involved in computer-aided instruction
since 1984 when he ran a computer lab in Saudi Arabia. Larry is the
author of a series of ESL-based software titles, including
Making Connections One (a CD-ROM from Heinle and Heinle) recently
adopted by the State of
California,Heinle and Heinle TOEFL
Program, In the Print Shop, and Dictation
A and B/C and D. His software is used in
hundreds of schools and libraries in the US and abroad.
* 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.
* Jane Averill 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.
* Maria Dantas-Whitney is currently the Coordinator of Instruction at the ELI. She has been working in the field of ESL/EFL for over ten years as a teacher and administrator in the US and Brazil. She is Past President of Oregon TESOL, and has presented extensively on the topics of video technology, content-based instruction, and self-directed learning. She is the Chair of the Intensive English Programs Interest Section of TESOL.
* Barbara Tolley Dowling has been teaching in the field of English as a Second Language for over 20 years. She co-authored Business Concepts for English Practice and University Survival Skills. She has presented at numerous state, regional, and international conferences; developed and implemented teacher training short courses; and taught in Mexico, Great Britain, and Poland.
* Deborah A. Marino has been an instructor and administrator in ESL since 1976, both in the US and abroad. Her areas of expertise include reading and writing at all skill levels and planning, implementing, and instructing in individualized learning labs. Her teacher training experiences include work in the OSU School of Education, North Yemen, and most recently Hungary. She has made local, national, and international conference presentations.
* Helen Polensek has been teaching ESL since 1965 in the Germany, Yugoslavia, Yemen, and Oregon. 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 and as an Academic Specialist for the USIA in Poland, where she consulted on EFL methodology and curriculum design and conducted teacher training workshops.
* Rachel Powell has been teaching ESL since 1972. She has developed advanced level content-based curriculum in the areas of listening and speaking, with a focus on current environmental concerns.
* Allen Sellers has been a faculty member of the ELI since 1977 and was the Institute's Director from 1982 to 1993. He has also taught at several other universities and has given presentations at regional and national conferences. He spent the 1991/1992 academic year consulting at Asia University in Japan.
* Rosa E. Steinbrecher has been in the ESL/EFL field since 1982, teaching in the US and Chile. She has presented on different aspects of self-directed learning at several state, national, and international conferences. Rosa is currently the Manager of the ELI Learning Center.
* John Whitney has been teaching ESL since the late 1970's in Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Oregon, and Colombia. John has given a number of presentations at state, regional, and international TESOL conferences. He has focused on English and American literature as an area of particular interest.
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. We'll have vans and drivers available for weekend excursions to the mountains and the coast, as well as some evening gatherings in town. While it usually doesn't rain in August in Oregon, it's good to bring a raincoat just in case! You can sign up for excursions when you arrive.
One note: state law forbids us from carrying children in state vans, but we'll be happy to connect you with local car rental agencies if your family is accompanying you.
Participants should make arrangements to fly into Portland or Eugene, Oregon. Shuttle service from Portland (Anthony's Limousine) and Eugene is available for approximately $70.00 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, 1997 and are subject to change without notice. 9% tax is not included in these rates.
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 '97 participant.
The tuition cost varies according to the length of the session and the number of sessions you want to take, but is approximately $99 per day if you preregister and pay by July 1. In addition, all four-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.
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$150 |
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$425 |
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$500 |
Payment must be in US funds. We accept checks drawn on US funds, Visa, and MasterCard.
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 session may be taken for 1 hour of graduate or undergraduate 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. See the syllabi for details.
*One-day workshops require pre- and post-workshop activities for credit.
Types of credit available:
Payment for credit should be made during the first class session.
If your browser supports forms, you can fill out our online application form.
Jane Averill
ELI Tech '97
English Language Institute
Oregon State University
301 Snell Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-1632
Tel: 541-737-2464
Fax: 541-737-0871
E-Mail:
techsem@orst.edu
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