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Moodle 1.9 for Second Language Teaching

You're reading from   Moodle 1.9 for Second Language Teaching Engaging online language learning activities using the Moodle platform

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Product type Paperback
Published in Oct 2009
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781847196248
Length 524 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Moodle 1.9 for Second Language Teaching
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
1. Preface
1. What Does Moodle Offer Language Teachers? FREE CHAPTER 2. Getting Started with Moodle 3. Vocabulary Activities 4. Speaking Activities 5. Grammar Activities 6. Reading Activities 7. Writing Activities 8. Listening Activities 9. Assessment 10. Extended Activities Index

Part 4: General design principles for creating a good Moodle course


It's likely that the activities you choose will be determined by the language syllabus you're teaching to. A good online course follows the principles of a good face-to-face course. Here are 10 reminders which might be handy.

Ten principles of a good Moodle course

Structure

Make sure your course and the activities are clearly structured, so that it's clear what is happening at any particular stage.

Audience

Make sure the course and activities are appropriate for your students.

Goal

Remind yourself why you've set the activity. With so many goodies available in Moodle, it's easy to fall into the trap of doing something because it's there rather than because it's useful and interesting.

Memorable

Try to make the materials interesting and memorable by providing stimulating topics and attractive materials.

Review

Remember to proof your materials. Also, get feedback from students and other teachers with a view to improving...

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