Integrating TBL with iPads for Academic
WritingWorkflows for teaching and learning with the IELTS Writing
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Discussion StarterHow effectively can we teach IELTS with the iPad?
TasksTask:
Focus on meaning,
Info gap,
Language choices,
Clear outcomes.
Focused (specific language) vs. Unfocused Tasks (general)
Representing real ‘academic’ world
Ellis (2003)
Task Based Language Learning
Student centered learning
Scaffolding
Student Choice - language
Ellis (2003)
IELTS Academic Writing
Discussion #1
What IELTS Task 1 and 2 skills could be incorporated within projects?
Discussion #2
What tasks could incorporate these skills?
Workflow #1 - IELTS Task 1
To engage with a data analysis and present results.
To prepare vocabulary and language through brainstorming and researching.
To design, prepare and administer a survey
To interpret and analyse the survey findings
To create and present the findings in written and/or oral form
To reflect on and discuss results from the surveys
[ PRE-TASK ]
[ TASK ]
[ LANGUAGE
FOCUS ]
Workflow #1
Choose TopicBrainstorm Questions
and languageResearch
Create Survey Survey Analyse Data
Create Graph Analyse Produce Analysis
Make Task 1 Question Write Task 1
Workflow #2 - IELTS Task 2
To explore both sides of an argument within a particular issue
To develop contextually relevant vocabulary and language throughout the project
To create a video presentation displaying the full argument
To write a position essay outlining one side of the argument
To discuss and edit classmate’s work throughout the project
[ TASK ]
[ PRE-TASK ]
[ LANGUAGE
FOCUS ]
Workflow #2
Introduce debate Brainstorm Topics Research
Note Language Create iMovieMake Task 2
Question
Write Task 2 Reflect & Discuss
Positives
Integration of skills
Engagement
Motivation - Slight of hand
Affordances of iPad
Deep(er) learning
Meaningful / purposeful
Negatives
Preparation
Student work time
Would these projects (series of tasks) work in your classroom? What would some positives and pitfalls be?
Discussion #3
References
Ellis, R. (2003) Task-based Language Learning and Teaching, Oxford, Oxford Applied Linguistics
Photo ReferencesDiscussion StarterBara-Koukong: http://www.flickr.com/photos/54415393@N00/6778294139/TasksPricklebush: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20722444@N00/224674200/IELTS Academic WritingAlbayantoniazzi: http://www.flickr.com/photos/42035325@N00/6143338263/ThomasHawk: http://www.flickr.com/photos/51035555243@N01/2259661672/Discussion #1Athena: http://www.flickr.com/photos/97351704@N00/325752626/Discussion #2l’ethan: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37163656@N06/4866638272/Positives Lrargerich: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29638083@N00/4122613710/NegativesHeanster: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24582142@N00/4487519028/Discussion #3vmaurin: http://www.flickr.com/photos/98299765@N00/102179341/
Brainstorm Questions
Create Survey
Survey
[ VIDEO ]
Create Graph
Produce Analysis
[ VIDEO ]
Write Task 1
Introduce Debate
Brainstorm Topics
Create iMovie
[ VIDEO ]
Write Task 2
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