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SUMMER 2009: This 10-week online training course for English Language Teachers (ELTs) is offered through the American English Institute at the University of Oregon. Participants in this course will build skills in English language teaching with technology. The overall objective is to enable teachers to understand and use appropriate technology to enhance the learning environment and outcomes for their students.

Participants will create an ongoing record of their work in the course and how the information can be used in their own classrooms. This will be the basis for the course report at the end of the term.

READINGS & RESOURCES

Throughout each week, you will read about, analyze, reflect on, and discuss articles and resources related to language teaching and learning pedagogy. We will also explore options for incorporating computer-based tools and resources in face-to-face, blended, and online learning environments. Learn more…

DISCUSSIONS

We will use the Nicenet course management system for our asynchronous (not in "real time") discussions related to the above readings, resources, and observations. Learn more…

WEEKLY BLOG POST

You will update your ongoing reflective blog each week, adding ideas and reflections about how the information you learned can be used in your local school or setting. Learn more…

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REGISTRATION & COURSE AVAILABILITY...
This is an online course for university-level English Language Teachers who are Iraqi citizens. Limited spaces are available. Qualified participants are accepted and placed on a first-come basis. For more information about possible openings for Summer 2009, you can contact: eteacher@uoregon.edu.

ARE YOU READY FOR E-LEARNING?
After UO has confirmed your registration, you will set your own study schedule and learning goals. Are you able and willing to do this? To find out... Take the Self-Quiz: Am I Ready for E-Learning?

FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF...
...with this ELT web site so that you have a clear understanding of what will be expected of you in this course.

FORM A STUDY GROUP...

...with other educators at your institution or in your area. You can benefit greatly from meeting regularly face-to-face in order to discuss course content and plan projects.

CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION

Participants who complete 70% of the weekly discussions, 70% or more of the weekly reports, and an ELT project for a local school or course are eligible for a Certificate of Completion. Participants who complete the course with an overall score of 80% or higher may be eligible for future scholarship funding.

Summing Up

Every Week
Your assignments are due on Sundays at midnight...

... readings + discussions
... reflective blog update

Every Week
Your UO AEI teacher will...

... join you in discussions
... prepare course content
... comment on your blog

Every Day
Use your Work Plan to...

... guide your study choices.
... monitor your progress.
... network with other ELTs.
... be a successful e-educator!

Copyright (c) 2009 University of Oregon, American English Institute. All rights reserved. Last updated: 23 June 2009, DH.
This is a collaboration between the U.S. Department of State, University of Oregon's American English Institute, and universities and secondary schools throughout Iraq.