EDMM633-15SU2 (D) Summer Nov 2015 start (Distance)

Issues in Technology-Enhanced Language

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 November 2015
End Date: Sunday, 14 February 2016
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 27 November 2015
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 22 January 2016

Description

The course will deal with current issues in technology-enhanced language learning research, including but not limited to gaming in language learning, teacher education for technology-enhanced language learning, corpora in language learning, technology enhanced language assessment and the flipped language classroom, digital materials and tools for language learning. Participants will research and critically analyse problematic aspects of technology-enhanced language learning research and discuss their application to classroom practices and problems in a particular educational setting.

The students will gain a thorough overview of current research in the field of technology-enhanced language learning and develop an ability to evaluate critically the findings and discussions in the literature and to apply them to a learning context.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students completing the course will be able to:
    1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of current issues in technology-enhanced language learning research, including but not limited to gaming in language learning, teacher education for technology-enhanced language learning, corpora in language learning, technology enhanced language assessment and the flipped language classroom, digital materials and tools for language learning
    2. Critically evaluate findings and discussions in technology-enhanced language learning literature
    3. Research and critically analyse problematic aspects of technology-enhanced language learning research and discuss their application to classroom practices and problems
    4. Argue for the implementation of technology-enhanced language learning in a chosen educational setting
    5. Discuss the application of technology-enhanced language learning to practices and problems in a chosen educational setting.

    Course outline/Key content

  • Critical exploration of contemporary issues in technology-enhanced language learning and their application to language teaching with sessions dedicated to themes such as gaming in language learning, teacher education for technology-enhanced language learning, corpora in language learning, technology-enhanced language assessment and the flipped language classroom, digital materials and tools for language learning,

  • Critical reading and evaluation of recent research in technology-enhanced language learning;

  • Investigating and appraising problematic aspects of technology-enhanced language learning;

  • Analysing the conditions for the implementation of technology-enhanced language learning in a particular educational setting;

  • Relating research findings to practices and problems related to the application of technology-enhanced language learning in a particular educational setting;

  • Designing a research-informed implementation of technology-enhanced language learning in a particular educational setting.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School. RP: EDEM631 or equivalent knowledge.  Participants should have previously studied a language or completed teacher education or have experience teaching languages (including ESOL), and familiarity with a range of digital technologies.

Recommended Preparation

EDEM631 or equivalent knowledge.  Participants should have previously studied a language or completed teacher education or have experience teaching languages (including ESOL), and familiarity with a range of digital technologies.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Una Cunningham

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Active, well-prepared participation in seminars and in the Learn forum for the course 40%
An annotated bibliography 20 Dec 2015 20%
A descriptive analysis of an issue in technology-enhanced language learning relevant to a particular language learning context. 07 Feb 2016 40%

Additional Course Outline Information

Academic integrity

All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.

Assessment and grading system

Assessment procedures will follow the policies of the UC College of Education Assessment Guidelines for Students.
Students must refer to the relevant sections of the course Learn site for full instructions regarding requirements for each assignment. There are three elements of assessment for this course and each element is weighted as stated above. Students must receive a passing mark (50% or over) for all three assessment elements to be eligible to pass the course. The scores for all assessment elements will be aggregated for the final grade. Final grades will be determined at an examiners’ meeting at the end of the course and reported using the UC Common Grading Scale.
Grading Scale
Grade    GPA      Marks
A+          9      90 – 100
A            8      85 – 89.99
A-           7      80 – 84.99
B+          6      75 – 79.99
B            5      70 – 74.99
B-           4      65 – 69.99
C+          3      60 – 64.99
C            2      55 – 59.99
C-           1      50 – 54.99
D            0      40 – 49.99
E           -1       0 – 39.99

Attendance

As this course is based on a collaborative learning and teaching model, prepared participation by the student will be essential to meet the requirements of the course. Students will normally be expected to participate in online seminars in real time. Students who are unable to participate online in the real time classes will be asked to view recordings of the online seminars and complete engagement tasks.

Evaluation

The course will be informally evaluated on an ongoing basis, and formal course evaluations take place each year.

Grade moderation

The course assessments will be subject to the usual moderation processes as per section 6 of the University of Canterbury Assessment Policy.

Late submission of work

No work will be marked if it is handed in after the due date without an extension having been granted.

Notes

The course will run November-February with a break for Christmas. Guest lecturers will be invited to lead some sessions in open online lectures and webinars which will be made available to a wide participation in a mini-MOOC-like offering.

Other specific requirements

Students need to have access to a networked computer or tablet to participate in the online seminars. They will need a headset or equivalent audio equipment (microphone and earbuds) and a webcam.

Requests for extensions

Students are encouraged to plan their work so deadlines are met. Extensions are not granted automatically. Under exceptional circumstances (e.g. illness, accident, bereavement, tangi, or critical personal circumstances) individual students may be granted an extension up to two weeks from the due date of the assignment. An extension request should be made at least two full days before the due date of the piece of assessment in writing either by email or letter. Applications must be supported by relevant evidence (e.g. medical certificate, letter from counsellor). Extensions will not normally be granted because of pressure of university study, e.g. several pieces of work being due around the same time. Students will be notified of the outcome of their extension application via email.

Resubmissions

Resubmissions are not normally permitted.

Aegrotat Considerations

Students should refer to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.

Where to submit and collect work

Students will be expected to submit their assessments via the online assessment system in the Learn (Moodle) class site by 5.00 pm on or before the due date. The assessment system will normally automatically put assessment work through the software Turnitin, to check for plagiarism.

It is the responsibility of the students to check their Internet access and ability to submit their work via the online system.  Any technical difficulties should be notified well in advance of the due date so that assistance can be provided or alternative arrangements can be negotiated. (Students who have unreliable internet access are advised to attend to this early in the course to prevent last minute pressures). If you require assistance, please email ictservicedesk@canterbury.ac.nz, or phone 0800 763 676 ext 6060.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,690.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Teacher Education .

All EDMM633 Occurrences

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  • EDMM633-15SU2 (D) Summer Nov 2015 start (Distance)