Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com Quartet Online WELCOME! Quartet as Blended Educational System Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com The Q Group Plc Founded in 1993; focuses on innovative language learning solutions and technologies. World leader in language education market : Courses and solutions implemented and localized in over 40 countries worldwide. Outstanding customer base Focus on ESL/EFL in 2 major business lines EM Development (Co-Publishing) Quartet Method Global coverage by network of business partners. Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com What is Blended Learning? It is the right combination of different technologies and training methodologies to meet the specific learning needs of an individual and help him achieve his goals. This combination can include selfpaced and live learning experiences over the Web or other electronic media, traditional instructor-led training, and various other forms of instruction. Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com Quartet Method Core Delivery Pedagogical principles underpinning standardsdriven, blended language learning A wide, rich range of delivery channels that feed the blend Evaluation Blend Monitoring, feedback and reporting processes to ensure learners’ success in meeting learning objectives and standards prescribed The optimal combination of the delivery channels for meeting learner needs and achieving maximum results Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com Pedagogical Principles Learning by Doing Learning Independence Learners as Active Partners in Learning Task-based Approach Authenticity of Language Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com Quartet Scholar Target Audience : Young adults and Adults Blended learning : online self-paced lessons, teacher-led lessons, virtual community activities, classroom activities, course book, and lab tasks Context : International (British-based) environments. Language focus : integrated approach and development of the four main language skills, vocabulary and grammar International Correlation : Quartet conforms to the major, internationally accepted curricula such as the Common European Framework and TESOL, and is correlated to internationally recognized exams such as TOEFL, and TOEIC . Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com More About Quartet Scholar 700 hours of blended learning - 10 courses ( beginners to advanced ) Online help files, tool tips, lexicon, and other language tools that can be translated to local languages Over 40 stimulating themes - more than 240 topics Placement test - 10 entry points ( 0 – 9 ) Online assessment for each level of the course ( Achievement Test ) Online community : forums, chats, trivia, What’s happening?, To be continued and more Course books for each level Lab tasks for each level Teacher’s Guide per Course Quartet Delivery Channels • • • • • • Computer-Based Lessons Lab Tasks Course Book Activities Additional Online Activities Assessment Online Community Self-paced Learning • • • • Individual Learning • • • • Online Community Course Book Activities Additional Online Activities Projects Group Learning • Course Book Activities • Additional Online Activities • Projects Course Book Activities Computer-Based Lessons Lab Tasks Assessment Teacher-monitored Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com Quartet (user-friendly) LMS User Log-in Group / User management Content Management Grading tool and report procedures Internal messaging system Cooperative learning features Remark : This will be included in DEMO session. Administrator Teacher Student(s) Content Manager Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com Some of Our Partners Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com Reference-Site to be told… วิทยาเขตภาคพายัพ • เจ็ดยอด • เจ็ดริ น วิทยาเขตเชียงราย วิทยาเขตตาก วิทยาเขตน่าน วิทยาเขตพิษณุโลก วิทยาเขตลาปาง Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com RMUTL Lampang Campus Web site : http://www.lpc.rmutl.ac.th/web51/ RMUTL Lampang Campus Teachers’ room Training & Workshop (07-2009) Group by majors / courses Students in a group Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com KMUTT Web site : http://myenglish.kmutt.ac.th/ESALC/welcome.jsp Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com Quartet System - Overview 3 2 1 ) LAB Computer (LAN) 1 2 ) Within Company / Institution / School (Intranet) 3 ) Anywhere Anytime Access (Internet) Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com Thank