[Kerala University English Teacher
Educator’s Forum - KUETEF]
The following is the extract from the
proposal I had prepared as directed by the Chairman of the Board of Studies in Education
(UG), University of Kerala. The proposed framework was submitted for discussion and approval by the esteemed participants of
the Conceptualization
Workshop organized in connection with the
Reification/Redesigning of the B. Ed Curriculum at the Senate
Chamber, University of Kerala on 22
and 23 February 2013.
What's the point of running a university computer lab when all
the students bring laptops anyway? That's a question that schools have been
asking themselves…the university's explanatory document notes, "...
students need collaborative space where they can bring their laptops and mobile
devices to conduct group work, especially as the curriculum becomes
increasingly team- and project-based."
-Nate Anderson in Ars Technica
Objectives of Computer Lab sessions : The sessions are planned
for the trainee to:
1. Familiarize with the use of Computer and the Internet.
2. Develop the ability to use the Computer and the Web resources
for teaching.
3. Sensitize aspects related to the appropriate and effective use
of the Computer and Web resources.
Type of Lab Proposed : Computer Lab with Internet facility
Lab infrastructure :
* A dust-proof room
preferably with Air Condition facility.
* Net-worked Multimedia
PC’s.
* Seating facility with
one PC per student capable of
unobstructed view of
instructor.
* Teacher PC and
seat placed on a raised platform.
* LCD projector with screen/ LCD TV, White Board, Cell Phone,
Laptop and
Tablet for demonstration.
* Library of
teaching-learning CD/DVD and
e-resources for free access by
trainees.
Total
Lab sessions : 15 hours per trainee
Ø 02 hours for instruction of
different ways of using the computer for teaching
and learning.
Ø 02 hours for providing
instruction on ways of using the
Internet for teaching and learning.
Ø 04 hours for trainees to practice the use of
computer for preparation of Word Documents, Excel files and PowerPoint slides employing animated gifs, visuals, audio and video files, use of
Flash for creating animation
and Video editing techniques.
Ø 04 hours for surfing
the Internet and conducting Web site Survey.
Ø 03 hours to prepare a multimedia teaching- learning material.
[Additional sessions after regular college
hours for completing
Group Tasks]
Topics for Lab sessions :
* Introduction / demonstration of :
1. Computer-based Learning 2. Computer Assisted Learning
3. Blended Learning 4. Social Networking 5. Learning Management
System.
* Demonstration of
various tools for teaching and learning:
- Presentation software, Microsoft Office, Linux, Movie Maker
software
such as Studio 9, Free resources like Hot Potatoes
other useful digital
resources and
Web-based resources.
* Demonstration of Video Conferencing, Podcasting and
Webcasting.
Proposed Strategy:
1. Demonstration of use of computer and ways of accessing
free Internet resources.
2. Hands-on experience of
using PC.
3. On completion of demonstration and hands-on
experience, each trainee is assigned the task of preparing a
teaching-learning material.
Assessment : Marks
are to be awarded for :
1. Knowledge of using
digital resources.
2. Skill of producing appropriate
teaching-learning material.
3. Group work for preparation of an e-resource.
Please feel free to offer your comments and suggestions ...
Dr. C. Praveen
Secretary, KUETEF
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