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My presentation "Computer Skills Training with a Human Touch" at the 12th CercleS conference "University Language Centres: Going for Gold - Overcoming Hurdles at the London School of Economics, 7 September 2012.
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- 1. COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING WITH A HUMAN TOUCH Timo Hulkko Language Centre, University of Turku 12th CercleS Conference, LSE, London, 7 September 2012
- 2. 2 OVERVIEW •Background •Survey •Training Programme •Computer Clinic •Training Area •What Is to Follow? Timo Hulkko 12th CercleS Conference, LSE, London, 7.9.2012
- 3. 3 BACKGROUND • many new computer programs adopted by the university • a growing demand for web-based or blended courses • “official” computer training often unsuitable for many language teachers • only about half of the teachers are using ICTs extensively in their teaching • surprisingly many still have vast gaps even in the most basic computer skills Timo Hulkko 12th CercleS Conference, LSE, London, 7.9.2012
- 4. 4 SURVEY • identifying teachers’ computer skills (self-evaluation) • training needs analysis Timo Hulkko 12th CercleS Conference, LSE, London, 7.9.2012
- 5. 5 TRAINING PROGRAMME • 90-minute sessions for bigger groups (< 10) • 60-minute sessions for groups of 2–6 teachers • slow pace • very few basic skills required • all sessions include a “hands on” part • also individual training (special problems) Timo Hulkko 12th CercleS Conference, LSE, London, 7.9.2012
- 6. 6 Timo Hulkko 12th CercleS Conference, LSE, London, 7.9.2012
- 7. 7 Timo Hulkko 12th CercleS Conference, LSE, London, 7.9.2012
- 8. 8 With improved skills, teachers feel more self-confident and thus also more relaxed with computers and new technologies! Timo Hulkko 12th CercleS Conference, LSE, London, 7.9.2012
- 9. 9 COMPUTER CLINIC • a monthly “computer clinic/reception” where anybody can come with their problem or question • solutions to problems / answers to questions to be published in the “Training Area” in Moodle Timo Hulkko 12th CercleS Conference, LSE, London, 7.9.2012
- 10. 10 TRAINING AREA • in Moodle • all training materials • links to outside materials • instructions with screen shots • video clips • tips & hints • discussion forums Timo Hulkko 12th CercleS Conference, LSE, London, 7.9.2012
- 11. 11 WHAT IS TO FOLLOW • a more detailed survey will be carried out • teachers’ computer skills will be tested in detail • the training and materials will be evaluated Timo Hulkko 12th CercleS Conference, LSE, London, 7.9.2012
- 12. KIITOS! 12 timo.hulkko@utu.fi Timo Hulkko 12th CercleS Conference, LSE, London, 7.9.2012