In and Out of the Classroom Exploring and Maximizing Student Potential Using LMS and SALC October 30 th , 2016 Tsugaru Innovation in Language Learning Symposium Megumi Tada Hirosaki University Center for Liberal Arts Development & Practices 1
Issues on College Curriculum and Needs from new generations “Ability as a College Graduate” defined by MEXT (Policy Report, 2008) “Communication Skills are mandatory both in intellectual activities and in vocational/social life ” (translation mine) “One should be able to read, write, listen, and speak both in Japanese and in a specific foreign language” (translation mine) Freshmen in 2016 have already been educated based on the new Curriculum Guidelines enforced in 2013 in high schools and under As “Three Elements of Academic Ability”, one should 1) not only acquire knowledge and skills, but also 2) nurture ability to think, judge, and express oneself, and 3) be able to actively and independently acquire attitude of working together and learning with various people. (translation mine) Traditional lecture type classes should be changed 2
F or your students’ “ Active Learning in the Classroom” introducing what’s available at Hirodai 1)LMS = Learning Management System Moodle https://moodle.org/ 2) SALC = Self-Access Learning Center The English Lounge 3
What’s LMS / Moodle? LMS, Learning Management System Moodle, Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment Moodle is an open source, free to download LMS 72,410 registered sites in 231 countries 94 million users worldwide https://moodle.net/sites/ (updated daily) 4
cf. Colleges using Moodle in Japan (2013) http://www.slideshare.net/tatsuva/moodle-16329847
Is 90 minutes enough time for you? What if you can; save time … grading regular quizzes checking textbook homework make it easy to … hold outside class discussion have students write to each other gather student presentation files / collect papers make announcements get in touch with students prior to the next class 5
What can you do with ? There are a vast number of functions. What I’m using it is for … 1. To form an online classroom 2. The ability to send and receive class items including: handouts /quizzes / exams sound files (mp3) and video files (mp4) presentation materials 3. Class discussion (forum) 4. Questionnaire 5. A library 6
1. Form an online classroom a. Students can register using their college email accounts b. Can access from home (flexible) c. Available 24/7 d. Suits their schedule 7
2. The ability to send and receive class items (file server) files: handouts, quizzes, exams sounds (mp3) and videos (mp4) presentation materials 8
PowerPoint files are neatly lined up online, ready to be presented by groups 9
Students print out the quiz before the next class and do it at home. 10
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3. Class discussion (forum) Forum Types A single simple discussion • Each person posts one discussion • Q and A forum • Standard forum displayed in a blog- • like format ✔ Standard forum for general use ✔ • 15
4. Questionnaires 16
Example of questionnaire 17
When data is all set, analyze it automatically. 18
5. Library https://lms11.stu.hirosaki- u.ac.jp/moodle/course/vi ew.php?id=248 19
Customized Online Library 1. the files can be downloaded in PDF format 2. multiple users can access at one time 3. accessible anytime Panda Books 20
How was using Moodle in English class? (out of 68 respondents in 4 classes — spring, 2016) Can you be more specific? (translated from Japanese input) Pros many things I didn’t understand hard to use - It came in handy. I can do it in my free time. - I could do my homework from my smart phone. Some things I didn’t understand - I could check easily what to do for the next class. - It was easy to preview / review the class. very easy to use - Everything I need was on Moodle. 6% 3% 21% 1% - Speedy updates. - I could access audio files and listen to the recording on PC. 29% - Reading and sharing others’ opinions on Moodle was good. easy to OK - I could read other students’ writing in English. use Cons 40% - It was tiring to check Moodle before every class. - I don’t have PC at home. I don’t have WiFi /Internet at home. - Sometimes the audio file was not working. - It was sometimes hard to see. 1 2 3 4 5 6 - Printing homework on my own was too much work. 21
To summarize… you can Have students grade their quizzes showing it on Moodle Have students check textbook homework so that you can use time for activities and discussions It’s easier to hold outside class discussion using forum - have students write to each other - collect students’ PowerPoint files / papers - make announcements - get in touch with students before the next class 22
SALC = Self-Access Learning Center @ HIROSAKI UNIVERSITY http://culture.cc.hirosaki-u.ac.jp/EL/Welcome.html 23
What is Hirosaki Univ English Lounge? An English learning center for self-study or guided-study A space where students can come practice and improve their English skills A place where students can make friends with Japanese and international students 24
The English Lounge Schedule 25
What can you do there? (1) Guided-study Engage in English conversation with International and Japanese students Ask our instructors questions regarding English learning or the English language Attend 60 minute classes on various topics 26
Conversation space Teacher guided conversation Participate in natural • conversations Join and leave whenever • you want Become a better • communicator 27
Short Seminars Short Seminars Choose a course that meets your goals • No homework and no preparation • needed Come whenever you have the time • 28
What can you do there? (2) Self-study Do your homework, study or use a computer Read or borrow English books Watch or borrow your favorite movies or American TV dramas Practice online materials for Vocabulary, TOEIC, TOEFL preparation 29
Self-study Study/read a book Do homework Use a computer Watch a DVD 30
Events 31
Things you can do outside the class with LMS and SALC … Save time for things you want to do in class e.g. pair work, group work, discussion, presentations, projects, etc. About flipped class content, Shari will share her wonderful ideas /advice with you next! Thank you for listening! 32
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