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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Hello everyone,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">There's still time to register for the online course "Creating Engaging ESOL Activities Using Computers." This course is "hands-on" with plenty of ideas and resource that you can apply immediately to your classroom. Please see the full course description below. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">All the best,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Jane</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Jane Greiner</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Professional Development Coordinator</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">ProLiteracy America</FONT>
<BR><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">www.proliteracy.org</FONT></U>
<BR><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">jgreiner@proliteracy.org</FONT></U>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">315.422.9121 ext. 283</FONT>
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<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Creating Engaging ESOL Activities Using Computers</FONT></B>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Course Dates:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> February 11- March 7, 2008; Course webinar March 7, 1:00-2:00 p.m. (EST) </FONT>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Course Description</FONT></B>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Research shows that interesting, engaging learning activities using productivity software increases students' motivation and helps them learn English for all the reasons they come to your classes. In addition, it's a fact that more and more jobs require computer skills. Students who can use computers effectively expand their career options in countless ways.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Through this course, you will integrate computer software into your ESOL instruction. You'll identify the steps necessary to incorporate computer software applications into lesson plans, including analyzing specific language and computer skills. You will finish the course having developed, tested, and refined a learning activity for your own classroom.</FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Objectives</FONT></B>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Upon completion of this course you will be able to: </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1. Describe the benefits and challenges of using word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software in ESOL instruction</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">2. Evaluate student use of productivity software</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">3. Analyze learning activities for language and computer skills</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">4. Convert a classroom activity to one that includes productivity software, test it with students, and evaluate the activity</FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Course Format and Schedule:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> facilitated, online</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">During this two-week course you will engage in self-paced activities and readings, as well as asynchronous discussions with the facilitators and course participants. The course will close with a scheduled webinar on March 7, 1:00-2:00 p.m. (EST). </FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Course Facilitators:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Diana Satin</FONT>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Estimated Completion Time:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> 10 hours</FONT>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Register at</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">: <A HREF="http://www.newreaderspress.com/default.aspx?cat=prof&hid=289&pid=PLAEL10-F">http://www.newreaderspress.com/default.aspx?cat=prof&hid=289&pid=PLAEL10-F</A> </FONT>
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