Remedy for the Challenge of Continuous Assessment in Large ClassesDilip Barad
This is the presentation for the National Symposium at Charotar University of Science and Technology
CHARUSAT
Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM)
on
Technology in ELT
Challenges and Remedies on 23 November, 2013.
It discusses importance of ICT in testing and evaluaton / assessment. It referes to Ken Robinson and Sugata Mitra as well as applications like Moodle, ProProfs, Zoho Quiz etc and then narrows down on Google Docs / forms for online testing and Flubaroo script for auto grading. In live demo, it demonstrates benefits of Google Forms and Flubaroo for online testing and continuous assessment.
Memorabilia 2014: The Memory Book of the Activities of Dept. of English, MKBUDilip Barad
Memorabilia 2014 is the memory book of the activities done by students of Department of English (Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University) during the academic year 2013-14.
Remedy for the Challenge of Continuous Assessment in Large ClassesDilip Barad
This is the presentation for the National Symposium at Charotar University of Science and Technology
CHARUSAT
Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM)
on
Technology in ELT
Challenges and Remedies on 23 November, 2013.
It discusses importance of ICT in testing and evaluaton / assessment. It referes to Ken Robinson and Sugata Mitra as well as applications like Moodle, ProProfs, Zoho Quiz etc and then narrows down on Google Docs / forms for online testing and Flubaroo script for auto grading. In live demo, it demonstrates benefits of Google Forms and Flubaroo for online testing and continuous assessment.
Memorabilia 2014: The Memory Book of the Activities of Dept. of English, MKBUDilip Barad
Memorabilia 2014 is the memory book of the activities done by students of Department of English (Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University) during the academic year 2013-14.
This was presented in the Faculty Development Programme for the Gujarat Government College Teachers, organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG) at Ahmedabad. In this 90 minutes presentation:12 videos,17 images, #900 words – are used in 24 slides.
Research Methodology: Syllabus Design and IntroductionDilip Barad
Research Methodology in Humanities, especially, in English literary studies is important to the aspirants of M.Phil, Ph.D. or to the research scholars/teachers who wish to apply for minor or major research projects to UGC or similar funding agencies. This presentation gives an outline of model syllabus for such courses. It also presents some views of Richard Altick and John Fenstermaker from 'The Art of Literary Research'.
Teaching Writing Skills to Engineering Students: Panel Discussion via Google ...Dilip Barad
This presentation was a part of online participation via Google Hangout in the panel discussion on 'Teaching Writing Skills to Engineering Students. It was organised by Samvad Faculty forum of Dept. of Communication Skills, Marwadi Education Foundation's Group of Institutions, Rajkot (Gujarat - India)
Plagiarism is an important section in Research Methodology. With an advent of internet based technology, it has become easy for researchers to cut-copy-paste. Students / researchers, at times, are not aware that plagiarism can lead entire research project into troubled waters. This presentation will help students / researchers to know plagiarism and to avoid it.
The students are in dire need of something that helps them to understand basic concepts in simple language. This presentation attempts to explain key concepts like Criticism, types of criticism, critical theory and about other literary terms.
This presentation gives introductory information regarding whar is comparative studies, what and how to compare along with case study on Comparative studies.
Samuel Coleridge- Biographia Literaria Ch 14Dilip Barad
This presentation deals with chapter 14 of 'Biographia Literaria' written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It deals with his famous defence of Wordsworth's poetic creed, difference between prose and poem; and more importantly, difference between poem and poetry
Teaching Ideas: Teaching English Literature with the help of technologyDilip Barad
Teaching Ideas: This is a part of series of small presentations on how various forms of Information and Communication Technology can be helpful to the teachers of English Literature in effective teaching
Teaching Poetry with the help of Google Image Search
Universal Human Laws in The Waste Land (T.S. Eliot)Dilip Barad
Functionalism explains human society as a whole in terms of the function of its constituent elements; namely norms, customs, traditions, and institutions.
A functionalist reading of myths might extract the universal human laws.
This presentation attempts to identify some Universal Human Laws in T.S. Eliot's modern epic 'The Waste Land'
Cleanth Brooks - The Language of ParadoxDilip Barad
This presentation is based on Cleanth Brooks's essay "The Language of Paradox,", wherein Cleanth Brooks emphasizes how the language of poetry is different from that of the sciences, claiming that he is interested in our seeing that the paradoxes spring from the very nature of the poet's language: “it is a language in which the connotations play as great a part as the denotations. And I do not mean that the connotations are important as supplying some sort of frill or trimming, something external to the real matter in hand. I mean that the poet does not use a notation at all--as a scientist may properly be said to do so. The poet, within limits, has to make up his language as he goes.”
Literature Review (Review of Related Literature - Research Methodology)Dilip Barad
Literature Review or Review of Related Literature is one of the most vital stages in any research. This presentation attempts to throw some light on the process and important aspects of literature review.
Listening Skills is one of the most essential skills needed by all of us. Unfortunately, we all love only to talk and hate listening.
But, developing this vital skill can help us in our society, profession or even in our domestic field. So, why not practice it and change our life?
AUdacity for Listening and Speaking material developmentDilip Barad
This presentation was prepared for National Workshop on how Audacity - sound editing software - can be effectively used for development of Listening and Speaking skills.
This was presented in the Faculty Development Programme for the Gujarat Government College Teachers, organized by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG) at Ahmedabad. In this 90 minutes presentation:12 videos,17 images, #900 words – are used in 24 slides.
Research Methodology: Syllabus Design and IntroductionDilip Barad
Research Methodology in Humanities, especially, in English literary studies is important to the aspirants of M.Phil, Ph.D. or to the research scholars/teachers who wish to apply for minor or major research projects to UGC or similar funding agencies. This presentation gives an outline of model syllabus for such courses. It also presents some views of Richard Altick and John Fenstermaker from 'The Art of Literary Research'.
Teaching Writing Skills to Engineering Students: Panel Discussion via Google ...Dilip Barad
This presentation was a part of online participation via Google Hangout in the panel discussion on 'Teaching Writing Skills to Engineering Students. It was organised by Samvad Faculty forum of Dept. of Communication Skills, Marwadi Education Foundation's Group of Institutions, Rajkot (Gujarat - India)
Plagiarism is an important section in Research Methodology. With an advent of internet based technology, it has become easy for researchers to cut-copy-paste. Students / researchers, at times, are not aware that plagiarism can lead entire research project into troubled waters. This presentation will help students / researchers to know plagiarism and to avoid it.
The students are in dire need of something that helps them to understand basic concepts in simple language. This presentation attempts to explain key concepts like Criticism, types of criticism, critical theory and about other literary terms.
This presentation gives introductory information regarding whar is comparative studies, what and how to compare along with case study on Comparative studies.
Samuel Coleridge- Biographia Literaria Ch 14Dilip Barad
This presentation deals with chapter 14 of 'Biographia Literaria' written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It deals with his famous defence of Wordsworth's poetic creed, difference between prose and poem; and more importantly, difference between poem and poetry
Teaching Ideas: Teaching English Literature with the help of technologyDilip Barad
Teaching Ideas: This is a part of series of small presentations on how various forms of Information and Communication Technology can be helpful to the teachers of English Literature in effective teaching
Teaching Poetry with the help of Google Image Search
Universal Human Laws in The Waste Land (T.S. Eliot)Dilip Barad
Functionalism explains human society as a whole in terms of the function of its constituent elements; namely norms, customs, traditions, and institutions.
A functionalist reading of myths might extract the universal human laws.
This presentation attempts to identify some Universal Human Laws in T.S. Eliot's modern epic 'The Waste Land'
Cleanth Brooks - The Language of ParadoxDilip Barad
This presentation is based on Cleanth Brooks's essay "The Language of Paradox,", wherein Cleanth Brooks emphasizes how the language of poetry is different from that of the sciences, claiming that he is interested in our seeing that the paradoxes spring from the very nature of the poet's language: “it is a language in which the connotations play as great a part as the denotations. And I do not mean that the connotations are important as supplying some sort of frill or trimming, something external to the real matter in hand. I mean that the poet does not use a notation at all--as a scientist may properly be said to do so. The poet, within limits, has to make up his language as he goes.”
Literature Review (Review of Related Literature - Research Methodology)Dilip Barad
Literature Review or Review of Related Literature is one of the most vital stages in any research. This presentation attempts to throw some light on the process and important aspects of literature review.
Listening Skills is one of the most essential skills needed by all of us. Unfortunately, we all love only to talk and hate listening.
But, developing this vital skill can help us in our society, profession or even in our domestic field. So, why not practice it and change our life?
AUdacity for Listening and Speaking material developmentDilip Barad
This presentation was prepared for National Workshop on how Audacity - sound editing software - can be effectively used for development of Listening and Speaking skills.
Memorabilia 2024 | Department of English | MKBUDilip Barad
Memorabilia 2024 captures the essence of creativity and academic exploration within the Department of English at MKBU. This anthology showcases a diverse range of creative works and insightful reports, each reflecting the passion and dedication of our students. From compelling short stories and evocative poetry to thought-provoking essays and in-depth research papers, this publication celebrates the intellectual curiosity and talent nurtured within our academic community. Through engaging narratives and meticulous analysis, the students of the Department of English at MKBU demonstrate their commitment to excellence and their contributions to the fields of literature, language, and critical inquiry. Memorabilia 2024 serves as a testament to the vibrant scholarly environment and the profound impact of our students' endeavors on the broader academic landscape.
This booklet is documented record of various activities carried out during academic year 2022-23 by the students of the Department of English, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
Modern Theories of Criticism: An OverviewDilip Barad
Modern Theories of Criticism: An Overview
[Note: This presentation and video recording are of Prof. Dilip Barad's session in the Refresher Course for College / University teachers. The Refresher Course was organised by UGC-HRDC, University of Mumbai.]
Modern Literary Theory and Criticism refers to the examination and interpretation of literature using various theoretical frameworks that emerged in the 20th century. This approach encompasses diverse schools of thought such as Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, and Deconstructionist theory that offer a critical lens to analyze literary texts and reveal their deeper meanings and societal impact. The purpose of this introduction is to provide a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, influential figures, and historical developments in Modern Literary Theory and Criticism, highlighting its significance and impact in the field of literary studies.
Research Publication | Guidelines for the BeginnersDilip Barad
This presentation was made for the Postgraduate students of DAV College, Chandigarh. It is on the Research Publication. It deals with guidelines for the beginners.
Genre Study | Political Satire | Absalom and AchitophelDilip Barad
This presentation deal with Absalom and Achitophel as political satire. In the prologue, "To the Reader", Dryden states that "the true end of satire is the amendment of vices by correction".
Thematic Study of Absalom and Achitophel - John DrydenDilip Barad
The following themes are discussed in this presentation:
1. Politics, Allegory, and Satire
2. God, Religion, and the Divine Right of Kings
3. Power and Ambition
4. The Erosion of the Value and Power of Poetry
The Past, the Present and the Future of Dissecting Literary Texts: From Mora...Dilip Barad
This presentation was made in the Refresher Course in English on the theme of Pleasure of Dissecting the Text: The Poetics of Literary Theories and Criticism in English organised by UGC HRDC - Madurai Kamraj University, Tamilnadu
Two Ways to Look at Life | The Only StoryDilip Barad
There were two ways of looking at life; or two extremes of viewpoint, anyway, with a continuum between them.
One proposed that every human action necessarily carried with it the obliteration of every other action which might have been performed instead; life therefore consisted of a succession of small and large choices, expressions of free will, so that the individual was like the captain of some paddle steamer chugging down the mighty Mississippi of life.
The other proposed that it was all inevitability, that pre-history ruled, that a human life was no more than a bump on a log which was itself being propelled down the mighty Mississippi, tugged and bullied, smacked and wheedled, by currents and eddies and hazards over which no control was possible.
Theme of Love - Passion and Suffering - The Only Story - Julian BarnesDilip Barad
Passion – the Latin root of this words – suffering
Love = Passion + Suffering
Jacques Lacan – The Subject of Desire – Love-object
Love in ‘The Only Story’
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Digital Artifact 2 - Investigating Pavilion Designs
Audacity for Listening and Speaking Material Development
1. A Workshop on
Enhancing Listening and Speaking
Skills Using Advanced Sound Editing
Software - Audacity
Dr. Dilip Barad,
Dept. of English
Bhavnagar University
Bhavnagar.
dilipbarad@gmail.com
2. Major concern as e-resource
developer… WHY? HOW?
• Today, English teachers of S/F language are
constrained to become familiar with emerging
learning technologies.
• Not only that, s/he has to use resources
prepared by other teachers, but also to
prepare his own e-resources and e-materials.
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3. Key Issue….
• Well, the major problem is that it is not all
English teachers’ cup of tea.
• In such case what can be done???
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4. Using existing software / programme /
web resources…
• The best of all idea is to use existing e-resources
available. These software are primarily prepared
for other purposes but can be utilized for ELL.
• So, if a teacher wants to improve writing skills of
the students, he can use MS Office - Word,
writeboard, blogger.com, orkut, face book,
moodle -LMS, wikieducator etc.
• If reading skills need to be improved, again above
mentioned e-resources can be effectively utilized.
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5. From LSRW, LS skills and available
resources…
• So far as RW skills are concerned, available
resources can be of immense help to teachers.
• But the million dollar question is ‘how to
how
make effective use of available e-resources
e-
for LS skills’??
• B’coz listening and speaking skills are
different than the other two skills it needs to
be given special attention.
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6. Available LS skill development material
and its disadvantage…
• Most of Listening materials used in the class
of ESL/EFL are developed by native speakers
speakers.
• These western courseware are designed to
meet general purposes and therefore cannot
address needs of learner in specific context.
• Often they are culturally biased (Supiyan,
1996).
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7. Preparing LS skill material and its
advantages…
• If listening skill material is developed by the
teacher looking at the level of students and
context, it contributes to skill development.
• Studies have reported that learners respond
to computer aided / mediated teaching
learning materials produced by their own
teachers more effectively than prepared by
other agencies (Bloomer, 1985).
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8. Major difference in language lab and sound editing software:
Features Language Lab programme Audacity, Praat, Wavepad,
Audition, sound forge etc
1. Voice Recording Yes Yes
2. Measure frequency – Yes Yes*
voice modulation of
recorded voice with pre-
recorded voice
3. Models of pronunciation Yes* No
– pre-recorded
4. Editing Recorded Voice No Yes
5. Preparing listening skills No Yes
test
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9. But how to do it??
Is it easy to do it??
Can all teachers do it ??
• Here again, the teacher need not sit with the
programmer to prepare programme/software.
• S/He just has to use some existing software or
download some open-source sound editing
programme and learn the basics to operate it.
• It is as easy as child’s play: - Record, Edit and
Play…
• And see how wonderfully you can teach your
students the most useful skills – listening and
speaking.
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10. Audacity - Sound editing programmes
• There are several such software available
at premium cost as well as free-ware .
• Eg. Audacity, wavepad, praat, Adobe
Audition, Sound Forge, Magix audio
cleaning lab, Goldwave, etc…
• We shall have hands on experience of
how to record and edit sound onA udacity.
y.
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11. Outline of the workshop
• Overview of Audacity interface: record, cut,
copy, paste, delete, insert, silence, pluck …
• Demo of audio effects: amplify, normalize,
equalize …
• Participants record a self-introduction of 1 min
duration and improve their recordings using
features of Audacity.
• How to download and install? (Audacity, LAME
and FFmpeg)
• How to convert audio files into mp3 format?
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12. Why Audacity?
•Audacity is one of the most frequently downloaded digital audio
editors in the world. * Tens of millions of people have used it to
record a podcast, create a demo CD of their garage band, transfer
old vinyl records to CD, or just have fun with audio.
•But there are dozens of other software programs with similar
capabilities...why should you choose Audacity
why Audacity?
•The simplest reason? Because it's free.
•Another reason to choose Audacity is that it's the only audio
editing software that runs on Windows,M and Linux computers.
ac
•The most important reason - easiest to use
•Audacity is not likely to die: Open-Source Software
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13. • FreeD ownload from
http://audacity.soundforge.net/
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14. Mainframe of Audacity
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15. The most important buttons…
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16. Now let us have hands-on experience
of Audacity…
• The exe file of audacity is already downloaded
on your desktop.
• Double-Click on the icon with ‘head-phone
and fiery frequency’.
• You will see ‘getting started’ window – this
gives basic introductory links to learn more
about audacity. Close this window – click OK.
• We are on the mainframe of Audacity.
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18. Editing recorded clip
Click ‘R’ to record
•
Click ‘P’ to pause and again ‘P’ for continue recording
•
Click ‘Spacebar’ for stop.
•
Click ‘Spacebar to listen. SAVE it on desktop.
•
• Add ‘Pluck’:
– Put cursor line after ‘I am …………
– Generate>Pluck>duration 4 sec>ok.
– Put cursor on ‘I am working as ……. At ………
– Generate>Risset Drum>OK.
* Now play the track.
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19. Cut unnecessary audio:
• The length of falling sound of ‘pluck’ is very
long.
• Select the ‘tail’ of pluck by putting cursor and
dragging the mouse.
• ‘Delet’ the selected part.
• Similarly Copy and Paste function…
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20. Adding background score
• File>Import>Audio>Browse:sample music in My
Music(My Docu).
• Message FFmpeg not found.
• To install FFmpeg:
• Desktop>Audacity>ffmpeg>extract files. Close window.
• Come to Audacity: Edit>Preference>Import/Export>Find
library>OK>Browse it from desktop>avformat-52.dll>click
OK> OK
• File>Import>Audio>Browse:sample music in My
Music(My Docu).
• Volume control on background score.
• Copy a track from background and paste it on your
recorded track.
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21. Converting into mp3 file format:
• To share this listeneing skill material with
students – convert it into mp3 format to play it in
mobile or CD/DVD player
• File>Export>file name>save as type> select
mp3>type details if required> OK.
• LAME required: Locate Lame
• Desktop>Audacity>right click books icon>extract
files>OK>new folder libmp3lame>open>close
window
• File>Export>file name>save as type> select
mp3>type details if required> OK> Locate Lame >
Browse>desktop>Audacity>lame folder>open>
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22. Thank You…
• Your suggestions / comments /
questions / observations are
invited:
• Write me at:
• dilipbarad@gmail.com
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