In ISLT 7377, I developed a Technology Integration Learning Plan (TILP) in which the goal was for students to produce a video describing the steps of a process performed by either a person or a machine using appropriate target language. Students would take ownership of their learning goals by describing a process that is meaningful to them, writing a script for the video describing the process, and working to achieve a high standard when creating their videos. In ISLT 9485, I designed and developed a learning activity in which the objective was for students to create a persuasive presentation in English using Google Slides. I provided students with a guided analysis to scaffold the activity, but students would be responsible for choosing a topic and using technology to create their presentations. In 9485, I also proposed a collaborative activity in a discussion about group activities. The group activity I proposed would have students work collaboratively on a persuasive paragraph via Google Docs. Students would be responsible not only for their learning outcomes but for those of their classmates.
In ISLT 9467, I gave a VoiceThread presentation on using Google+ Communities for student online discussions. During the subsequent semester, I used Communities in two of my classes for students to discuss and give feedback on websites they were building in the class. I had to set up the Communities, provide appropriate links and instructions on how to join, and manage the quantity and quality of the feedback students provided to one another.
For ISLT 7377 my Technology Integration Learning Plan (TILP) requires students to plan out and produce a video. The production process would require scripts and a storyboard to be approved before moving to video production. The ability to describe a “How-to” process in English in a video is an authentic problem for my Korean students, given Korea’s popular high-tech and service industries. In addition, for ISLT 9485, I presented a guided analysis and model for students to learn how to build an online presentation using Google Slides. Students could follow the design process to build a basic presentation but would have to innovate within the constraints of Google Slides' options to create something truly unique.
Last semester, my Korean freshman EFL students developed websites for mock companies. While there were five required pages, students designed their own websites based on the type of company they were representing and the content they wanted to include for each page. Students had to solve authentic problems related to using Google sites and had to innovate within the limited templates and options available. This site was built by three of my freshman students in spring of 2018. After the experience of using Google Sites, I would like to introduce more sophisticated web design and development in my classes so that my students can experience working with HTML and CSS to create more unique and content-rich websites. I think this would be a great ESP class. My projects from ISLT 7360 and 7370 demonstrate that I have the ability to guide students through a basic website design and development process.
My Technology Integration Learning Plan (TILP) for ISLT 7377 involves a creative project (video) to achieve learning goals related to language acquisition. In addition, the online presentation activity I designed for ISLT 9485 involves creating a presentation to achieve clear learning objectives. In the activity, I included a guided analysis and worked model for the student. In the future, I would like students to create their own digital media files to exercise creative expression with the English they are learning. My detailed reports for each of the digital media projects I completed for ISLT 7361 demonstrate I have the ability to model and guide students through such learning activities.
I often use Google docs to collaborate with students on their writing. Google docs allows me to use comments and correction codes to guide students through multiple drafts of their work. It also allows me to praise students for achieving a high standard. My Korean university students are often embarrassed by public praise but seem to appreciate receiving it in private.