1. Objectives · To improve the listening and speaking skills of our students in a second language through real-time online communication · To gain confidence in the use of information and communication technology (ourselves and our students) · To encourage students to talk online in a foreign language · To develop real time skills and strategies to master their own language shortfalls and communication problems under pressure in a real-time environment · To offer real-world situations and primary resources to our students · To encourage language learning and intercultural dialogue · To evaluate the project with criteria based observation forms and self assessments · To provide guidance and concrete strategies for secondary teachers 2. Skills · Global awareness · Fluency in a second language · Listening and reading comprehension · Proficiency in ICT 3. Duration: · about 10 –16 week (after summer vacation 2009) · starting in September 2009 · 1 lesson per week during school time 4. Tool: Skype Key criteria: · No costs (free trial or open source) · easy to access (web-based, no initial download) · simple and easy to use · reliable (stable, no major bugs) For more information: http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/Internet/Chat/Windows-Portable-Applications-Portable-Skype.shtml 5. Partner / Linking · Native Language: English · Target Language: German · Age Group: same age (14-16 y.) · Access to the internet for all the students + head sets · Project-based partnership · No special curriculum areas · Preferably same time zone (or different time zone) · Language needs: learning partnerships with equal benefits 6. Ideal Learning Situation · One-to-one activities · Pairs of speakers of different native languages (eTandem) · Taking turns as both student and tutor · Same time, different place 7. Key Activities · Chatting · Conversations · Demonstrations · Collaborations 8. Project Stages · Access and motivation · Online Socialisation · Information Exchange · Knowledge construction 9. Output · Depends on the individual acitivity 10. Evaluation · Tandem Exchange Portfolio · Criteria Based Teacher Observations
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