TSOL 116 Multimedia in the Language Classroom focuses on the teaching strategies and practical applications of multimedia materials when used in the English as a Second/Other Language classroom. Students learn how to use and incorporate multimedia tools such as Learning Management Systems (i.e. Moodle, Power Point presentations, Website resources (i.e., audio, puzzle maker), MOOCs, Vodcasting, TEDx Talks, Smart boards, Document Readers, and Videos into the language classroom. Hands on, task-based and project-based assignments provide a practical basis for developing interactive, effective and meaningful activities and assignments for teaching and learning language.
Corequisite: Full time enrolment in the Selkirk College TESOL Program
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 15 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Use and examine how multimedia, website resources and Learning Management Systems can be applied to the language classroom
- Consider multimedia applications from the perspectives of a language learner, instructor and curriculum designer
- Develop and evaluate multimedia resources and tools for meaningful and communicative English language learning
- Make, adopt, adapt and utilize online materials and activities for classroom use
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.