This blog is intended for e-learning trainers. It will have posts specifically designed to highlight different ways of delivering blended learning. If you have any insights into e-learning delivery and would like to comment we will be grateful to hear from you.
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- 15/07/2007 @ 05:20:33 pm
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- 30/07/2007 @ 11:18:51 am
Hi all,
In my expereince blogs work well with ESOL students and can be used for the following purposes:
- to aid cohesiveness to the group/build rapport and friendships
- to allow students to catch up on missed work or find out what the homework is
- to evaluate what they have (or haven't!) learnt in each session- this helps the trainer get an idea of what worked well and what didn't
-most importantly blogs are a fantiastic opportunity for students to practice English! The focus should be on fluency not accuracy.
My experience is with students within our Learning Development department at a FE college. These students have difficulties ranging from light (dyslexia, behavioural problems) right through to profound (limited capabilities with lack of speech, so communication is difficult through to virtually impossible). I see e-learning as one escape route for them. All our students have more abilities than are obvious to everyman, and I am continually surprised by how much they CAN do. We are starting to build a small plant-raising retail nursery at college, and I am hoping to use the knowledge that I am gaining on this same course to set up opportunities for them to participate in new (for them) ways. Watch out for developments!!
All the best, Penny