2008年4月17日 星期四
Sound file
Here is the link to the test sound file:https://eportal.cityu.edu.hk/bbcswebdav/courses/02EN6482/mp3files/
2008年4月16日 星期三
Week 12: Technology in testing: the present and the future
My Reflection
This is a good article to give me new insights about advantages and disadvantages of computer-based language tests.
I know there are many advantages of computer-based language tests, it is a growing trend towards computer-based language tests in advanced countries. I have some questions about computer-based language tests. Is it fair to computer illiterate people if they take computer-based language tests? Suppose they control keyboard or mouse unskillfully. And they feel nervous when they are facing the computer. All these affect their performance on computer-based language tests.
I doubt how to use IT to assess the aspects of the speaking ability of second /foreign language learners of English. I think candidates have different performance when they interact with examiner and when they have over the telephone in ‘interaction’ with a computer.
In my opinions, both computer-based language tests and pencil-paper-tests have their advantages and disadvantages. I had experienced in taking a computer-based accounting test and a pencil-and-paper accounting test before. Since the computer-based accounting test was used a particular accounting software, candidates had to take a computer training course before the test. It means candidates should have both accounting knowledge and a degree of computer literacy in order to take the computer-based accounting test. If I did not take a computer training course, I could not take a pass of the computer-based accounting test.
This is a good article to give me new insights about advantages and disadvantages of computer-based language tests.
I know there are many advantages of computer-based language tests, it is a growing trend towards computer-based language tests in advanced countries. I have some questions about computer-based language tests. Is it fair to computer illiterate people if they take computer-based language tests? Suppose they control keyboard or mouse unskillfully. And they feel nervous when they are facing the computer. All these affect their performance on computer-based language tests.
I doubt how to use IT to assess the aspects of the speaking ability of second /foreign language learners of English. I think candidates have different performance when they interact with examiner and when they have over the telephone in ‘interaction’ with a computer.
In my opinions, both computer-based language tests and pencil-paper-tests have their advantages and disadvantages. I had experienced in taking a computer-based accounting test and a pencil-and-paper accounting test before. Since the computer-based accounting test was used a particular accounting software, candidates had to take a computer training course before the test. It means candidates should have both accounting knowledge and a degree of computer literacy in order to take the computer-based accounting test. If I did not take a computer training course, I could not take a pass of the computer-based accounting test.
Multimedia
Multimedia is a very useful in teaching and learning. I was very excited to edit a photo with several layer by using Photoshop. It was interesting and beautiful. I alos felt very happy to learn how to link with several websites.
2008年4月8日 星期二
Week 11: Learning Management Systems: The wrong place to start learning
My Reflection
I think Learning Management Systems( LMS) are still useful for certain learning functions. Though one tool will never do it all in this type of model, the tool at least provides the interaction to learner and instructor. In future, the tool may provide more functions to learners.
I agree that informal learning takes place any time and anywhere in rapidly changing environments. We always learn things through informal learning such as trial-and-error, observing others or asking someone help, etc.
In my daily life, I always use the search engines of Yahoo, Google, wikis to find information what I need.
As LMS has many disadvantages, LMS vendors should think how to improve it and fit the learner needs.
I think Learning Management Systems( LMS) are still useful for certain learning functions. Though one tool will never do it all in this type of model, the tool at least provides the interaction to learner and instructor. In future, the tool may provide more functions to learners.
I agree that informal learning takes place any time and anywhere in rapidly changing environments. We always learn things through informal learning such as trial-and-error, observing others or asking someone help, etc.
In my daily life, I always use the search engines of Yahoo, Google, wikis to find information what I need.
As LMS has many disadvantages, LMS vendors should think how to improve it and fit the learner needs.
2008年3月28日 星期五
The Venice of the East Movie
Today, I feel very excited and happy. I have succeeded to make the Venice of the East movie. I have put it into the Fanny folder of CityU's e-Portal. Honestly, I enjoyed the lesson of New Technologies in Language Teaching on 27 March, 2008. Now, I know how to make a movie.
Fanny
Fanny
Week 10: Learner Autonomy and Tandem Learning: Putting Principles Into Practice in Synchronous and Asynchronous Telecommunications Environments
My Reflection
I agree both motivation and a rich authentic learning environment are very important for learners to become more autonomous. I think no form of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) is perfect. Any form of CMC has its advantages and disadvantages. I also think both pedagogy and a computer-supported medium are important to learners.
As the author said there were a lot of problems in tandem learning, I think good communication and discussion between two learners are very important. Both learners should contribute themselves and help each other. They may try to solve their problems. Also teachers may help them or give advice to them. If learners want to learn second language, it is good to join the tandem learning than do nothing.
Lastly, I also agree a three-part structure of pressures, affordances, and potentials of media as a useful model for the evaluation of CMC tools and pedagogies and as a framework in defining the role of the teacher in CMC projects based on learner autonomy.
I agree both motivation and a rich authentic learning environment are very important for learners to become more autonomous. I think no form of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) is perfect. Any form of CMC has its advantages and disadvantages. I also think both pedagogy and a computer-supported medium are important to learners.
As the author said there were a lot of problems in tandem learning, I think good communication and discussion between two learners are very important. Both learners should contribute themselves and help each other. They may try to solve their problems. Also teachers may help them or give advice to them. If learners want to learn second language, it is good to join the tandem learning than do nothing.
Lastly, I also agree a three-part structure of pressures, affordances, and potentials of media as a useful model for the evaluation of CMC tools and pedagogies and as a framework in defining the role of the teacher in CMC projects based on learner autonomy.
2008年3月20日 星期四
Week 9: Practical Considerations for Multimedia Courseware Development: An EFL IVD Experience
My reflection
This paper states the details of interactive videodisc (IVD) courseware such as the objective setting, instructional design, and on-line implementation, etc. I think it is very good that IVD can provide rich and authentic target language (TL) input such as nonverbal vocal and nonverbal visual items. Since IVD can provide a vivid scenario, it is really arouse learners’ interest and one of the most effective way to learn English.
It is a good idea that this IVD consists four units: an Introduction, Hyperscript, Film Viewing, and Film Viewing with Instruction. Though this IVD provided a highly motivating and successful language learning experience for learners, its development involved a great many human resources and time consuming. It means the cost of its development was very great. I suggest if the benefit of the IVD is greater than the cost, it may be proceeded. Otherwise, it may be not proceeded.
This paper states the details of interactive videodisc (IVD) courseware such as the objective setting, instructional design, and on-line implementation, etc. I think it is very good that IVD can provide rich and authentic target language (TL) input such as nonverbal vocal and nonverbal visual items. Since IVD can provide a vivid scenario, it is really arouse learners’ interest and one of the most effective way to learn English.
It is a good idea that this IVD consists four units: an Introduction, Hyperscript, Film Viewing, and Film Viewing with Instruction. Though this IVD provided a highly motivating and successful language learning experience for learners, its development involved a great many human resources and time consuming. It means the cost of its development was very great. I suggest if the benefit of the IVD is greater than the cost, it may be proceeded. Otherwise, it may be not proceeded.
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