Participation+Activities

Peruse the info below but be aware that the page is under construction. Due dates may change and other info may be added/deleted.

Below are several activities that you will need to complete outside of class. Participation and successful completion in these activities constitute 10% of your overall grade and help to account for class time. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Comer directly at mcomer@tntech.edu.

Unless indicated otherwise, participation activities will be assessed using a simple rubric. See below:

Post an embed of the Glog, along with a link, to your own personal wiki and insert the link for it on the Culture Glog page of the course wiki. || 1/24/2018 || || Cyber 1: 2/7/2018 (in-class)
 * =Activity= || =Handout/Description= || =Due Date= ||
 * Knowledge Rating Chart || [[file:KnowledgeRatingScale.doc]]
 * Assignment Details**: Rate your knowledge of specific key terms associated with English as a Second Language. Note: We will complete the majority of this during class. || 1/17/2018 ||
 * Syllabus Graphic Organizer || Create a graphic organizer summarizing the key points on the syllabus.
 * Assignment Details:** Peruse the syllabus, highlighting key information. Showcase the key points you determine through a graphic organizer. The type of graphic organizer you choose to use is your choice. Reminder: Graphic organizers are visual representations of information meant to include high points only. They are not meant to serve as a a place to regurgitate information. After creating the graphic organizer, post it on your personal wiki on a page titled, ESLP 4100 Activities. || 1/24/2018 ||
 * Culture Glog || Create an account at the Glogster website. Develop a glog that showcases your own personal culture.
 * Cyber-hunt || [[file:ESLP Cyber Hunt 1.doc]]

Cyber 2: 2/28/2018 || Note: we will complete & discuss the evaluation during class. media type="custom" key="12148944" || 3/14/2018 ||
 * Voice Thread || * Record a response on the "Where I'm From" Voice Thread
 * Voice Thread link is http://voicethread.com/#thread/2367432/12532476/14643830 || 2/28/2018 ||
 * TPR Video Evaluation || Evaluate the video embedded below using the instrument developed by Kathy Schrock (PDF file below).
 * Quiz Example Using Picture Clues || Visit the quiz on fruit at []. Pay particular attention to the way the quiz is designed and how it incorporates pictures with text. Print your quiz and bring it to class. Be prepared to address your opinion of the quiz. Is it something that would be beneficial for use in an ESL classroom? Why or why not? You will then create your own quiz using picture clues. || 3/14/2018 ||
 * ELL Listening Quiz || Complete the quiz found on this website: [] . After finishing your quiz, click on the "see how you did" link. Scroll to the bottom and fill in the requested information:
 * Name (first and last)
 * Teacher Code (ESLP4100)
 * Note: there is no space between the P & 4)
 * Class ID (none)
 * You must write the word none in this space
 * The results will be sent to Dr. Comer

Notice: ESL Video no longer allows you to "Join a Class." Instead, all you have to do is insert the info after you complete the quizzes.
|| 4/11/2018 ||
 * Appalachian ESL Quiz || Visit the website below and complete the quiz.
 * Note: successful completion will be aided by viewing the video that accompanies the quiz.
 * Note 2: Follow the same directions for submitting your quiz grade to Dr. Comer as outlined above.
 * [] || 4/18/2018 ||