Transcript Hybrid Courses - Orange Coast College

Hybrid Courses: World Languages
A brief overview
What is a hybrid course?
• Meets in the classroom for
at least 50% of the total
class time each week
• Uses a courseware
program such as WebCT or
Blackboard to provide
online instruction,
communication and
collaboration.
Some Advantages
• It’s fun!
• Culture can be infused into
nearly every aspect of the
course!
• More communication with
students on an individual
basis.
• More collaboration among
students in the class.
Some Disadvantages
• Students need to be
disciplined
• Some students struggle
with computer issues
• Putting the course together
is time-intensive
• The instructor needs to pay
daily attention to the
course
What can students do online?
• Listening: authentic interviews,
presentations (audio and video
clips)
• Reading: culturally authentic
texts related to chapter themes
• Writing: discussion board,
homepage
• Speaking: oral discussion boards
(Wimba Voice Tools)
http://www.horizonwimba.com/
What can students do online?
• on-line grammar activities
• textbook companion web-site
activities
• teacher-produced grammar,
culture and vocabulary games,
activities, quizzes
• PowerPoint presentations
(vocabulary)
• virtual tours (360o panoramas,
videos, slideshows)
How do I find the materials I need?
• Don’t reinvent the wheel
– find materials that have
already been prepared
• Merlot: www.merlot.org
• QUIA: www.quia.com
• Companion Websites
• Grammar sites
• Software
How do I find the materials I need?
• Get students involved
– Flashcards
– PowerPoints
– Games
How do I find the materials I need?
• Get creative
– Google a cultural topic
• Invent chapter-related
activities
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vocabulary
grammar
comprehension
writing
How do I find the materials I need?
• Get creative
– Use authoring tools to create
games, quizzes and activities
• Study Mate / Respondus
http://www.respondus.com/
• QUIA: www.quia.com
• Hot Potatoes:
http://web.uvic.ca/hrd/halfbaked/
• Teachopolis has many helpful links:
http://teachopolis.org/