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In and Out of the Classroom

Exploring and Maximizing Student Potential Using

LMS and SALC

Megumi Tada Hirosaki University Center for Liberal Arts Development & Practices October 30th, 2016 Tsugaru Innovation in Language Learning Symposium 1

Issues on College Curriculum and Needs from new generations

 “Ability as a College Graduate” defined by MEXT (Policy Report, 2008)

• “Communication Skills are mandatory both in intellectual activities and in

vocational/social life” (translation mine)

• “One should be able to read, write, listen, and speak both in Japanese and in a

specific foreign language” (translation mine)

 Freshmen in 2016 have already been educated based on the new Curriculum Guidelines enforced in 2013 in high schools and under

• As “Three Elements of Academic Ability”, one should 1) not only acquire

knowledge and skills, but also 2) nurture ability to think, judge, and express

• neself, and 3) be able to actively and independently acquire attitude of

working together and learning with various people. (translation mine)

Traditional lecture type classes should be changed 2

For your students’ “Active Learning in the Classroom”

introducing what’s available at Hirodai

1)LMS = Learning Management System Moodle

https://moodle.org/

2) SALC = Self-Access Learning Center  The English Lounge

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LMS, Learning Management System  Moodle, Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment  Moodle is an open source, free to download LMS  72,410 registered sites in 231 countries 94 million users worldwide https://moodle.net/sites/ (updated daily)

What’s LMS / Moodle?

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• cf. Colleges using Moodle in Japan (2013)

http://www.slideshare.net/tatsuva/moodle-16329847

Is 90 minutes enough time for you? What if you can;

save time … grading regular quizzes checking textbook homework make it easy to … hold outside class discussion have students write to each other gather student presentation files / collect papers make announcements get in touch with students prior to the next class

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There are a vast number of functions. What I’m using it is for …

• 1. To form an online classroom
• 2. The ability to send and receive class items including:

 handouts /quizzes / exams  sound files (mp3) and video files (mp4)  presentation materials

• 3. Class discussion (forum)
• 4. Questionnaire
• 5. A library

What can you do with ?

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• 1. Form an
• nline classroom
• a. Students can register using

their college email accounts

• b. Can access from home

(flexible)

• c. Available 24/7
• d. Suits their schedule

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• 2. The ability to send and receive class items

(file server)

files: handouts, quizzes, exams sounds (mp3) and videos (mp4) presentation materials

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PowerPoint files are neatly lined up

• nline, ready to

be presented by groups

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Students print out the quiz before the next class and do it at home.

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• 3. Class discussion (forum)

Forum Types

• A single simple discussion
• Each person posts one discussion
• Q and A forum
• Standard forum displayed in a blog-

like format ✔

• Standard forum for general use ✔

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• 4. Questionnaires

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Example of questionnaire

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When data is all set, analyze it automatically. 18

• 5. Library

https://lms11.stu.hirosaki- u.ac.jp/moodle/course/vi ew.php?id=248

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Customized Online Library

1. the files can be downloaded in PDF format 2. multiple users can access at one time 3. accessible anytime

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Panda Books

How was using Moodle in English class?

(out of 68 respondents in 4 classes—spring, 2016)

21%

40% 29%

1% 6% 3% 1 2 3 4 5 6 very easy to use

OK Some things I didn’t understand

easy to use

many things I didn’t understand hard to use

Can you be more specific? (translated from Japanese input)

Pros

• It came in handy. I can do it in my free time.
• I could do my homework from my smart phone.
• I could check easily what to do for the next class.
• It was easy to preview / review the class.
• Everything I need was on Moodle.
• Speedy updates.
• I could access audio files and listen to the recording on PC.
• Reading and sharing others’ opinions on Moodle was good.
• I could read other students’ writing in English.

Cons

• It was tiring to check Moodle before every class.
• I don’t have PC at home. I don’t have WiFi /Internet at

home.

• Sometimes the audio file was not working.
• It was sometimes hard to see.
• Printing homework on my own was too much work.

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To summarize… you can

Have students grade their quizzes showing it on Moodle Have students check textbook homework so that you can use time for activities and discussions It’s easier to hold outside class discussion using forum

• have students write to each other
• collect students’ PowerPoint files / papers
• make announcements
• get in touch with students before the next class

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@ HIROSAKI UNIVERSITY

http://culture.cc.hirosaki-u.ac.jp/EL/Welcome.html 23

SALC = Self-Access Learning Center

What is Hirosaki Univ English Lounge?

An English learning center for self-study or guided-study A space where students can come practice and improve their English skills A place where students can make friends with Japanese and international students

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The English Lounge Schedule 25

What can you do there? (1)

Guided-study Engage in English conversation with International and Japanese students Ask our instructors questions regarding English learning or the English language Attend 60 minute classes on various topics

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Conversation space

Teacher guided conversation

• Participate in natural

conversations

• Join and leave whenever

you want

• Become a better

communicator 27

Short Seminars

Short Seminars

• Choose a course that meets your goals
• No homework and no preparation

needed

• Come whenever you have the time

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What can you do there? (2)

Self-study

Do your homework, study or use a computer Read or borrow English books Watch or borrow your favorite movies or American TV dramas Practice online materials for Vocabulary, TOEIC, TOEFL preparation

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Self-study

Study/read a book Use a computer Watch a DVD Do homework

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Events

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Things you can do outside the class with LMS and SALC …

Save time for things you want to do in class e.g. pair work, group work, discussion, presentations, projects, etc. About flipped class content, Shari will share her wonderful ideas /advice with you next!

Thank you for listening!

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