An open content Computer Assisted Language Learning course offered by the Teacher Training Program at Pusan University of Foreign Studies in Busan, Korea
Explore some of the ELT groups and communities on Google+, Facebook, Instagram, Diigo, LinkedIn, and elsewhere . Add additional communities and or accounts to the TILL Group Notes.
Join ones of interest, bookmark them with Diigo, and/or create a blog post about any interesting discoveries.
We will do this in class together, but if you have any additional questions, you can watch the screencast below. In order to get things set up, you will need to download the TTP2018 opml file
Step#4: Click Choose OPML file and find the file you downloaded.
Slightly outdated screencast guide
Please create a blog post about and/or including some of the things you've found via Feedly.
Blog Tweaking
- make sure your blog language is set to Englishscreenshotand - that you've chosen a 'simple, 'awesome', or 'notable' theme screenshot From Last Week
Add useful vocabulary your learned in Canada to the Overseas Quizlet (password: timhorton)
Add photos that would be helpful to future trainees (related to logistics, classroom environment, etc.) to theTTP 2018 Overseas Albums (ElementarySecondary) or post them to the Band if you prefer
Create a short blog post about your overseas experience. It can be a simple as a photo or a restaurant tip.
Add photos that would be helpful to future trainees (related to logistics, classroom environment, etc.) to theTTP 2018 Overseas Albums (ElementarySecondary) or post them to the Band if you prefer
Create a short blog post about your overseas experience. It can be a simple as a photo or a restaurant tip.
While you're there, please... - make sure your blog language is set to Englishscreenshotand - that you've chosen a 'simple, 'awesome', or 'notable' theme screenshot
Other 'Return to Korea' checklist items
Add your wisdom to the Advice for future trainees docs: ElementarySecondary (please include requests for overseas organizers and unexpected questions you were asked)
Transfer Training Program notes to Overseas Group Notes: GreenBlueRed
This week we are exploring the world of audio - sites that provide listening practice, tools that let us create and edit audio, and ways we can use it for ELT.
Things to do/try
Explore the audio-related sites listed in the Audio Guide. Use Diigo to bookmark at least three interesting sites (from there or other sources). These can include audio activity sites, podcasts, audio utilities, or anything else that is related to the use of audio for language learning.
Audacity should already be installed on your BUFS laptop. If not, you can download Audacity here. Record a short conversation or monologue about anything you like. - Export it as an mp3 file. - Then either - upload it to your Google Drive and share the link - Upload it to Clyp.it and post the flash player on your blog like this:
Smart phones can be an easy way to record conversations in a language class. Andriod phones come with a default recorder and there are many free apps available for Android and iPhones.
Optional Task :
Record some audio on your phone. Most messaging apps (Kakao, Band, Hangouts) now support audio message, however exporting those and/or publishing them esle can be challenging. One of the issues with phone recordings is that they are sometimes saved in file formats (like .amr or m4a) that are not easily shared via Kakao, Band, or other apps. There are several ways to convert these files to friendlier formats. (Screencast Guide Here) You can use online converters (listed on the Audio Guide) or upload your phone recording to your Google Drive and install the Driver Converter app by clicking 'Open with/Connect More Apps/and find 'Drive Converter'. I suggest converting that file to an mp3 file. You can also install the Clyp.it app and record that way (although you will not be able to download an mp3 and/or edit the file).
End of the Week Goals
- Quizlet Vocab with at least 30 words - post a slideshare or Google presentation on your blog - add at least one video you use in your teaching to the Elementary or Secondary YouTube playlist - post at least one video or playlist on your blog.
Look at the Language Learning Sites listed on the Video Guide Explore the sites listed there. Use Diigo to bookmark at least three of those or other video sites of interest.
Go to YouTube.com, Ted Talks, or other video sharing sites, find any video of interest, and post it on your blog by copying the embed code.
Use a video download tool (like Savefrom.net, KeepVid.com, or Torchbrowser ) to save a video file from YouTube or another video sharing site.
Use a screencapture tool like Ocam (download) or Screencast-o-matic to record a screencast and post it to YouTube or your blog.
Use Windows Movie Maker (or Vivavideo app) to edit a video.
Check out Mapping Tools Guide for information on how to use maps.
This week we are exploring the world of audio - sites that provide listening practice, tools that let us create and edit audio, and ways we can use it for ELT. 
