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Designing E-Texts To Foster Independent Learning

Designing E-Texts To Foster Independent Learning. JALT Conference - 2011 Brian J English Ph.D. Associate Professor Tama University – School of Global Studies Fujisawa, Japan. USING A TEXTBOOK CAN BE LIKE TRYING TO FIT A SQUARE PEG INTO A ROUND HOLE. Adjustable Available Assorted

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Designing E-Texts To Foster Independent Learning

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  1. Designing E-Texts To Foster Independent Learning JALT Conference - 2011 Brian J English Ph.D. Associate Professor Tama University – School of Global Studies Fujisawa, Japan

  2. USING A TEXTBOOK CAN BE LIKE TRYING TO FIT A SQUARE PEG INTO A ROUND HOLE

  3. Adjustable Available Assorted Activating Advantageous What are E-Texts?

  4. Idea Generating Activating and Constructing Content Schema • Short Readings • Pictures • Videos • Songs

  5. Inductive Learning • Language acquisition • Computer literacy • Content

  6. Motivation Motivation • Variety of media increases attention spans and motivation • Fosters intrinsic motivation • Encourages Individual Learning

  7. Target a Variety of Learning Styles

  8. Designing E-Texts • Objectives first • Decide on a focus or theme for each unit • Find user-friendly, reliable websites • Sites that foster independent learning • Check websites before teaching

  9. How about an example or two?..\..\etextpres\courses.htm

  10. Advantages of Using On-line Materials RECAP • Encourage Learner Autonomy • Easily adjustable • Easily accessible • Activating • Use an assortment of material texts • Target a variety of Learning Styles

  11. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES http://www.brianenglish.net/courses.htm http://www.brianenglish.net/writing.htm http://collegewriting.info/ **************************************** QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ARE WELCOME

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