1st day UIUC class (only UIUC meets)

In class topics:

• Introduction to the course

• Introduction to the telecollaborative exchange

• Class presentation video

• Self-analysis

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Homework:

• Add your name and email to the list in 'our space'. You will need our password to enter this space - the teacher will give it to you.

• Create presentation video (see teachers' videos as model). Post your video in the flipgrid (you will need to go into 'our space'. Grid: Who are we? Grid code: hello2018

• Sign contracts: (Telecollaboration & Flipped). Also in our space.
• Sign permission to use materials and recordings in our space.
• Do the Doodle!
• Become familiar with what you are expected to do during telecollaboration

UIUC only

​In class topics:

• Managing telecollaboration: different roles, ice-breaking activities, etc.  Who wants a friend?

• Icebreakers! Post them here

• For class next Tues:  Sample Email Template (available in 'our space')

UAB class starts (1st week of exchange)

In class topics:

• Introduction to the course (UAB)

• Introduction to the telecollaborative exchange (UAB)

• Presentation video (UAB)

• Add your name and email to the list in 'our space'. You will need our password to enter this space - the teacher will give it to you. (UAB)

• Sign contracts: (Telecollaboration & Flipped). Also in our space. (UAB)

• Sign permission to use materials and recordings in our space. (UAB)

• Do the Doodle (UAB)

• Class secretary: post class minutes

Other starting information:

• Telecollaboration Groups will be announced by Friday 13th! But not to worry this will not bring bad luck! Please consult it here!)
   

Homework:

• Do the Doodle (If not done in class)!

• Sign contracts: telecollaboration & flipped (if not completed in class)

• Sign permission to use materials and recordings (if not completed in class)

• Self-analysis

• Create presentation video (see teachers' videos as model). Post your video in the flipgrid (you will need to go into 'our space'. Grid: Who are we? Grid code: hello2018

• Check out the introductory videos of your group members and add comments.

• Become familiar with what you are expected to do during telecollaboration (UAB)

• Read & prepare questions on assigned text (before next class) (UAB & UIUC)

UIUC & UAB (2nd week of exchange)

In class topics:

• Historical overview: Language learning theories

• Discussion of introductory chapter

• Technology workshop 1: Virtual Worlds (Complementary tutorial here)

• Begin selection for technology tutorial

• Add your ideas on how to use Virtual Worlds

• Class secretary: post class minutes

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Homework:

• 1st online meeting

• Within 48 hours after 1st online meeting, add to your learner reflection

• Review assigned resource page and do related tasks

• Do activities related to assigned videos and texts regarding predictions

• Add folder and minutes in 'our space' (responsibility of group scribe)

• (It is recommended that you also begin reading the assigned texts for the 3rd online meeting)

UIUC & UAB (3rd week of exchange)

In class topics:

• Presentation of online groups to classmates

• Discussion: Resources for project-based language teaching & learning

• Discussion: Competences, 21st century competences & language learning

• Take a look at the exploration of Minecraft with Carol Rainbow if you get a chance!

• Class secretary: post class minutes

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Homework:

• Read assigned text (must be done before the 3rd online meeting)

• Watch video

• Before the next meeting, the chosen scribe should make a copy of the project template

• 2nd online meeting

• Reminder: technology tutorial & fair for end of October (don't leave preparation till the last minute!)