The David Yellin Academic College of Education, Jerusalem
‫ ירושלים‬,‫המכללה האקדמית ע"ש דוד ילין‬
‫ תשע"א‬2011-1012
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The Computer and Video Camera as resources in the EFL Classroom
English Department Students and In-Service English Teachers
3062018- 01- 1 credit
Semester I -Monday 12:15-13:45 (5,6)
Eleanor Adika – eleanor@dyellin.ac.il
.‫ יישומי מחשב באנגלית ושימוש במצלמת וידיאו ושימושם ככלי הוראתי ולימדתי‬:‫שם הקורס‬
‫ סטודנטים בחוג לאנגלית ומורים בפועל‬:‫למי מתאים‬
‫ ו ש"ש‬3062018 -01 ‫מספר הקורס‬
)1,5( 12:11-13:51 – '‫ סמסטר א' יום ב‬:‫מועד הקורס‬
Pre-requisite – ICT (required basic computer course) - windows, office and internet, excel, …..
Rationale
The Postmodern era and computer technology go hand in hand. The computer can be an integral
part of the EFL classroom, whether aiding in mastering the basic skills of language acquisition
(listening, speaking, reading and writing) or as an integral part of the curriculum domains (Social
Interaction, Access to Information, Presentation, Appreciation of Literature, Culture and Language).
The video provides a use of technology that involves use of the basic skills above. The successful
integration of computer and information technology and the video camera in the EFL classroom can
greatly enhance learning. It is important for us, as EFL teachers, to intelligently explore and
Goals of the Course
1. Students will enhance their basic computer skills and explore ways to include computer
technology as part of their pedagogical toolbox for teaching English.
2. Students will use their computer and pedagogical skills to create computer based activities,
lessons, performance tasks and projects for use in the EFL classroom. (These tasks and projects
are an essential part of the New Bagrut Assessment as well as offering a way to include Higher
Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) an essential part of any EFL/ESL classroom).
3. Students will learn how to use the camera and video camera and computer as a tool to enhance
the process of teaching and learning English.
4. Students will teach at least one lesson including computer activities and lesson plans that they
have built to meet the needs of their pupils in accordance with the benchmarks and curriculum.
The computer is to be included in a way that will attest to the added value it can give to an EFL
lesson.
Course Topics
1. Exploration of types of computer activities that can enhance learning in the EFL classroom (based
on educational theories)
2. Identification of elements in the curriculum where computer activities can enhance pupil learning.
3. Strengthening of student computer skills in order to build self confidence and relevant learning
activities using computers.
4. Choosing and developing appropriate computer activities to reach desired educational goals.
5. Developing methods for evaluating and assessing learning activities using computers.
6. Familiarization with commercial software and websites that are appropriate for your own use and
the population that you will be teaching.
7. Use of internet as an information source (text, image, sound), for communication (email, forums,
blogs, ….) and the development of the necessary skills to use these tools.
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The David Yellin Academic College of Education, Jerusalem
‫ ירושלים‬,‫המכללה האקדמית ע"ש דוד ילין‬
‫ תשע"א‬2011-1012
8. Use of the camera to create short videos that will require the students to create a script using
written English, acting the scene using spoken English and editing the video using the
computer.Use of the camera (stills or video) along with computer technology, as a tool for
learning, appreciating and practicing English
Course Format
1. The work during the course will be done in conjunction with the students’ didactics advisor.
2. During semester I there will be regular weekly lessons. During semester I or II the student will
build and then teach his/her computer learning unit in his/her classroom. At the end of semester II
there will be a final class meeting where students will present and discuss their computer projects
(this meeting will be instead of the course exam).
3. Lessons given by students must be observed by the computer and/or the didactics instructor and
completed during the 2010-2011 academic year. Students who do not meet this requirement will
be required to repeat the course. (It is strongly suggested that the student lesson be given during
semester 1 and before Pessach because of scheduling problems in the schools after that).
Course Requirements
1. Timely completion of all exercises/tasks during the course as an integral part of the learning
process (late exercises will be marked down) including portfolio of work done in course.
2. Creation of a Team Video
3. Design and preparation of computer based learning unit including: breakdown of topic
being taught, lesson plan, computer activity, assessment plan for activity. All lesson plans,
computer activities and assessments must be approved by both instructors before they are taught
by the student in the classroom setting.
4. Teaching of the above computer based learning unit with pupils (as part of student teaching or
"project" requirement) – REQUIRED in order to receive a grade for the course.
5. Proficiency – Proficiency in the English language is a requirement for all courses in the
English department. Student work that is inadequate in language proficiency will be marked
down as much a 15%.
35%
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25%
Partial Bibliography - Additional resources on our class website – http://online.dyellin.ac.il
Computer Skills
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/HA102255331033.aspx - office 2007 training courses
http://www.uwec.edu/help/ - university of Wisconsin
Sources of Articles dealing with using IT for Teaching English
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ - eric database with articles, lesson plans, searching help, … Has a specific
category for English
http://iteslj.org/ - monthly journal for teachers of English as a Second Language.
http://llt.msu.edu/ -Language Learning and Technology – Online Journal
General Websites
http://www.etni.org.il - Israeli English teacher’s organization website. Lots of important information
http://www.ohiou.edu/esl/english/resources.html - resources for English Language Learners – a good list
of links
http://www.c4lpt.co.uk/Guide/index.html - A resource for computerized learning tools – many of them
free.
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