2 Tech in Language Teaching courses
LgTT 5101: Applications of Technology in Language Teaching (3 credits) Class Time: Wednesdays, 1:25-4:15 PM
Instructors: Jenise Rowekamp and Zhen Zou
The course provides an opportunity for current and prospective teachers at all levels to gain systematic knowledge of the uses and resources of educational technology (audio, video, computer) for language teaching, of their role in enhancing language instruction, and of the theoretical and methodological justifications for their use. Class meetings include lecture, demonstration, discussion, hands- on exploration and student presentation. Students are encouraged to apply what they are learning to the language-teaching experience through observations, exploration, and the creation of activities and materials. Each graded activity includes a writing component in which the students describe, evaluate and reflect upon the learning activities and their application to teaching. The course will be web- enhanced with a WebVista course site.
LgTT 5110: Technology in the Second Language Classroom (2 credits) Class Time: Two Saturday full-day sessions (1/26 and 3/29) and weekly online
Instructors: Jenise Rowekamp and Rick Treece
This course is a hybrid version of LgTT 5101 that consists of two Saturday in-class sessions with the remainder of class time online via a WebVista course site. The course is designed for new and experienced second-language teachers and will provide an overview of available technological resources for language teaching, of their role in enhancing language instruction, and of the theoretical and methodological justifications for their use. Students are required to expand on course elements through learning modules and graded activities that are designed for students to apply what they are learning to the language-teaching experience through online discussion, feedback to peers, and the creation and posting of web- based teaching and learning materials. Each graded activity includes a writing component in which the students describe, evaluate and reflect upon the learning activities and their application to teaching. Students enrolling in this course should be comfortable with an independent learning style and at ease with web and online discussion tools.
For more information, contact Jenise Rowekamp, rowek0012@umn.edu,
612-625-3865