Aug/Sept Schedule

Week 1—Introductions
Tues.,  Aug. 26	Introductions to the course and to each other
Thurs.,  Aug. 28	Introduction to Second Life Work on: ·       appearance, clothing, skins, hair, etc. Avatar and RL names Google Doc
Week 2—Second Life and Education
Tues.,  Sep. 2	Second Life Overview and Skills, talking, moving, building. H:  Common Tasks in SL   Required Reading/Viewing: ·   Sadler, R., & Dooly, M. (2013). Language learning in virtual worlds: Research and Practice. In Thomas, M., Reinders, H., & Warschauer, M. (Eds.) Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning. (pp. 159-182). London: Bloomsbury.  Available at: http://tinyurl.com/kgr8g4f  ·   Sadler, R.  (2012).  Podcast.  Virtual Worlds:  An Overview and Examination: http://youtu.be/ZByidLAkKqg  Optional Readings & Podcasts: ·   Jarmon, L., Traphagan, T., Mayrath, M. & Trivedi, A. (2009). Virtual world teaching, experiential learning and assessment: An interdisciplinary communication course in Second Life. Computers & Education, 53, 169–182.  Available at: http://tinyurl.com/kyblvf9 Please follow this link and complete the Doodle Survey:
Thurs.,  Sep. 4	Second Life Overview and Skills, talking, moving, building. Virtlantis tour! Discussion of articles from Tuesday H:  Common Tasks in SL
Week 3—Other Virtual Environments & Settings
Tues.,  Sep. 9	Discussion of the upcoming collaboration Introduction of Windows Movie Maker for Intro Videos Individual Introductions:  Sample videos (36 sec max!) Class Introduction Video:  Brainstorming (2:30 max!) Introduction from Melinda Dooly Doodle Poll for online Collaboration:  https://doodle.com/pu8hcvixiihm4grt IF we have time...which I strongly doubt Building Art Activity  H:  Second Life Building Activity Second Life Scavenger Hunt H:  Scavenger Hunt Rules and Regulations H:  Second Life Scavenger Hunt
Thurs., Sep. 11	Other VWs and uses What other VWs are out there?  How many are there??  MMOHUT:  http://mmohuts.com/gamelist MMORPG:  http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm Focus on 3 possibilities:  Habbo:  http://www.habbo.com  Club Penguin:  http://www.clubpenguin.com  Cloud Party:  http://www.cloudpartytime.com Readings:   Dickey, M. D. (2005). Three-dimensional virtual worlds and distance learning: Two case studies of Active Worlds as a medium for distance education.British Journal of Educational Technology, 36(3), 439–451.  Available at:http://tinyurl.com/jwty52k   Thorne, S. L., Black, R. W. & Sykes, J. M. (2009). Second language use, socialization, and learning in Internet interest communities and online gaming. The Modern Language Journal, 93, 802–823.http://tinyurl.com/n5ooh87
Week 4 —Theory of Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) UIUC/UAB Collaboration Begins Sept. 17th UAB 1st Day of Classes
Tues.,  Sep. 16	((Remember, the UAB class starts on Wednesday--so we can't put people into groups, etc. until she has her first class!)) Flipped class assignments: If not already done, finish your individual intro video and post it in the Google Doc (I sent you the link) Look at the class materials.   Watch the introductory videos of CMC & TEPBLL Theory and post questions (we'll gave the group links for this up by Thursday evening).  Review the CMC Tools list and choose one to explore & critique. In-class tasks: Finish our class introduction! If not already done, fill in the Doodle calendar with ALL possible collaboration times. Sign telecollaboration contract. Sign flipped class activities contract. Discussion of the TEAMMATES evaluation system.
Thurs.,  Sep. 18	Camtasia discussion and practice      Camtasia tutorials           Discussion and planning for your first group meetings           -Focus of meeting           -Possible activities           -Peer evaluation
Week 5—Teaching English via PBLL UIUC/UAB Collaboration Week 2
Tues.,  Sep. 23	UAB students are on holiday on Wednesday, but you'll have your first online this meeting nonetheless!!!        Group Names and meeting times!! First meeting with your online group.  Your group must meet no later than Saturday, Sept. 27th.  Have fun and get to know each other!  Report from groups that already met. Suggestions, troubleshooting, etc.       Examination of Google Groups + one other cool tool! Introduction of corkboards Individual Activities: Review your group's questions/comments about introductory videos (from last week) & pick 1 or 2 for discussion.  Post those questions on the digital corkboard for your group #.   Prepare class materials:  Read assigned text and post questions (this will be used in your group telecollaboration next week). Begin learner's reflection (you can start with the self-analysis checklist)
Thurs., Sep. 25	Illinois students:  I'm giving you the day off!  I'll be online during regular class time for questions, troubleshooting, etc.
Week 6—Designing Telecollaborative English Projects UIUC/UAB Collaboration Week 3
Tues., Sep. 30	Flipped class assignments: 2nd onlinemeeting Discussion of the videos and readings, contributions from the corkboards! Mylanguageexchange.com
Thurs., Oct. 2	Individual activities: Explore resources, expert tips and task database in Uni-collaboration website (pay special attention to tab on training for expert discussions on carrying out telecollaboration).  Be prepared to discuss in class 1 thing you have learnt about telecollaboration, 1 thing that interested you the most about the site, and one idea that you think you could implement now. In-class: Theoretical aspects of technology & language learning Tools of the week Blogger IMCreator WIX Weebly