UIUC & UAB classes (4th week of exchange)

​In class topics:

• Discussion of technology & education (videos)       Illinois link

• Roundtable: first project ideas (integrating resources, theories & new ideas)

• Technology workshop 2: UAB: Gamification and game-based learning

• Class secretary: post class minutes

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Homework:

• Read text (Sauro & Chapelle, 2017) and prepare for the next class according to these instructions

• 3rd online meeting

• Learner reflection (minimum 2nd entry)

• We suggest beginning to prepare for 4th online meeting: Examine assigned links to TEPBLL projects (these will be discussed asynchronously).​

UIUC & UAB classes (5th week of exchange)

In class topics:

• Debriefing CEFR

• Discussion of text (Sauro & Chapelle, 2017)

• Exploring and critiquing common concepts of inter/multiculturalism in language learning

• Class secretary: post class minutes

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Homework:

• Examine assigned links to TEPBLL projects

• 4th asynchronous meeting

Homework for 2 & 3 weeks' time:

• Activities assigned to individuals & whole group reading assignment (Mont & Masats)

• Begin reading for online meeting 5.

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

Only UIUC class (6th week of exchange)

No UAB class (teaching internship this week)

In class topics:

• (UIUC): Field trip on Thursday to the Virtual Reality Lab.  Meet at Armory, room 151a.

• (UIUC only):  Post ideas--how to use VR in Teaching Language:  https://padlet.com/randallsadler/VR

• Class secretary (UIUC only): post class minutes

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Homework:

• Activities assigned to individuals & whole group reading assignment (Mont & Masats)

• Reading for online meeting 5

• NO online meeting

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UIUC & UAB classes (7th week of exchange)

In class topics:

• Expert task force: Project design, language learning and technology

• Quick Q & A: project drafts

• Case studies: primary & secondary education    Hidden link for UIUC!

• Class secretary: post class minutes

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Homework:

• 5th online meeting

• Finalize preparation on tutorial & technology fair

• Begin preparation for debate (first week in November)

• Learner reflection (minimum 3rd entry)

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UIUC & UAB classes (8th week of exchange)

In class topics:

• Pecha Kuchas; Q & A (chapters)

• Technology fair

• Class secretary: post class minutes

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Homework:​

• 6th online meeting

• Prepare for debate

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