This document provides an overview of an online class that will cover different ways of online learning, tools like Adobe, Polycom and Moodle, communicating effectively in an online setting, and why learning languages is important. Students will learn about video conferencing, Moodle, communicating online by speaking clearly, taking turns and being polite. The class will also discuss what students already know about language learning and the benefits of becoming multilingual such as improved cultural understanding, job opportunities, and communication skills when traveling.

1. Welcometo your Online Class! Image: hotdiggitydog

2. We are learning: About different ways of learning online How to use Adobe How to use our Polycom How to use Moodle How to communicate in our online class Why learning languages is important

3. Different Ways of Learning Online

5. Skype

6. Video Conferencing

7. Moodle

8. Where are our Schools?

9. Communicating Online Listen carefully & focus Learn how to ‘put up your hand’ to ask a question Take turns talking Say your name first before talking Don’t nod or shake your head – we can’t see you! Don’t be shy – speak up Be polite 

10. What Do You Already Know about Learning Languages? Do you know another language? Do your parents or family members speak another language? Have you been to another country where they speak a different language?

11. Why is learning languages important?

12. Why Learn Languages To increase your understanding of the world and other cultures Improves understanding of your own language Job and study opportunities Can communicate with others when travelling