Contribution by:
Stephen Lucek + Eva Kilar-Magdziarz
Our Rationale:
Module: World Englishes
Why we did it:
- Make the module more accessible to all
- Motivate learners and engage them
- Enhance F2F classes as well as autonomous learning
Showcase
What was done?
- Time and consideration was given to the World Englishes module design
- Redrafting the Learning Outcomes for the module
- Revisiting F2F classes to enhance these with technology and ensure they match the flipped approach
- Brainstorming and designing the online resources that would fit the flipped approach
- Developing the online resources
- Designing Brightspace module with a view to host the online resources
- Ensuring the module is accessible within Brightspace
- Recording a welcome video for the module
- All online resources were designed and developed with a view to provide an interactive learning experience. These include integration of reading passages, online forums, mini knowledge checks in them
- Testing and implementing the online resources within Brightspace
Next steps:
- Ethics Clearance and a survey form created
- Gathering feedback from students
- Collating Feedback
- Dissemination of research results
- Amendments to the module

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