Language on-line course

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Language on-line course independence development

• French Vita, a French on-line course at City
  University, London.
• Case study

2
Why an on-line language course?

• LGP course Language programme
• Attendance problems
• European Language portfolios

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Content and design for French Vita

• Course content
• Course design
• Navigation
• Organic looks!
• Resources

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Supporting the learning process

• Preparation for the on-line course
• Assessment
• Induction
• Pedagogical support
• Users friendly technology
• Variety of tools and activities
• E-portfolio
• Teachers role

5
In practice

• French Vita
• E-portfolio

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The story so far

• Feedback tools
• Questionnaires and interviews
• Tracking options on WebCT
• Once upon a time there were 31 students
• Positive feedback
• On-going technical problems

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Conclusion on the way to independence

• Course and structure information with outline
• Personal portfolio
• Adaptive media
• Interaction
• Easy navigation
• Range of communication tools
• Variety of skill training
• Students participation and interaction