The document outlines the online language courses offered by the University of Groningen's Language Centre, highlighting the structure and content of their Dutch language courses, including support tools like Blackboard and Speakapps. Currently, four courses are available for learners up to B1 level, with a typical duration of 8 weeks requiring 8-10 hours of study per week. It also discusses future courses in development and other interactive learning resources, along with learner feedback and assessment methods.

1. Online language
courses in Blackboard
University of Groningen Language Centre
Jeroen van Engen
j.van.engen@rug.nl
BbTLC16

2. LMOOC Dutch
www.futurelearn.com/courses/dutch
Visible learning (organization, learner
progress)
Community-supported learning

3. FutureLearn
Three weeks course
A sequence of weeks, activities
and steps
Videos, audio, articles, quizzes
Comments, discussions and
writing invitations
Mark as complete (to-do list)
Statement of participation

4. From LMOOC to
online language courses

5. Online language courses
• Currently on offer: 4 courses (up to B1)
• Three times a year (January / April / September)
• Duration of 8 weeks (plus 4 weeks extra)
• Student workload: 8-10 hours per week
• In development: B1-B2 (September 2016)

6. Course method + website
Blackboard (Nestor)
SpeakApps

7. Course method + website
Blackboard (Nestor)
SpeakAppsAdditional tools

8. homepage
course organizer
about the course
content
discussions
groups
help
my grades

9. homepage
course organizer
about the course
content
discussions
groups
help
my grades

10. SpeakApps - www.speakapps.eu

12. Student recording Student replying
Teacher’s feedback

13. Invite student for Tandem
Student A Student B

14. Same input
Student A Student B

15. Different input
Student A Student B

16. Record —> Archive
Play - Solo - Mute

17. Organization

18. Course ingredients
grammar
vocabulary
reading
writing
listening
speaking
pronunciation
tests
+ tools

19. Course ingredients
grammar
vocabulary
reading
writing
listening
speaking
pronunciation
tests
+ tools

20. Exercises and assignments on grammar and vocabulary
Speaking and writing exercises with peer feedback / autonomous learning
Speaking and writing exercises with teacher’s feedback
Langblog
Tandem
Videochat
Langblog
Skype
Writing assignment

21. Participants
tandem
skype sessions

22. Course week: Thursday to Wednesday
weekly emails with tasks and activities

23. All
Graded
Upcoming
Submitted
Tests
Assignments
Langblog
Skype
Final results / advice
course activity + results in grade centre:
- writing assignments
- langblogs
- test results
- skype sessions

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2
3
5
6
Popularity of tools in Online Dutch
Vocabulary
Assignments Tests
Langblog
Tandem
Videochat
Skype
Discussion
Minimum

25. Quotes of students

26. 2014-2016
LMOOC Introduction to Dutch
Online Dutch —> 200+ learners since April 2015
Currently on offer: 0-B1 (4 courses)
Expected growth: Online Dutch, Online Spanish

27. Future
Course enrollment /
payment—> Secretary
Accessibility —> ICT
support
Scheduling tool / Calendar /
Timeline
Writing assignment - option
to share feedback to group
Learner profile page
My achievements (badges)
Principles of European
Language Portfolio
Course methods / interactive
textbooks (issuu.com)
MALL

28. http://tincanapi.com/overview/

29. Thank you!
Jeroen van Engen
j.van.engen@rug.nl