Well said, Cheryl. I think it's sad that this fact is so often overlooked in
the great rush towards e-learning and online delivery. Of course, technology
has brought us tremendous new advantages and there's no doubt that an
interactive whiteboard in the classroom is a fantastic support for teachers
and learners. Being able to instantly translate a word, show a picture or
video clip, etc. .....
However, there is now evidence that a large majority of people who start
on-line course or MOOCS actually fail to complete them. And these are
presumably well-educated, literate individuals. What does this tell you?
Best wishes
Judy
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Sent: 15 May 2014 07:04
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Subject: Re: Request for help with Learning English project
Have you considered how far adults with little or no first language literacy
and little or no formal education, even at primary level, are likely to be
able to access online learning? Have you ever been restricted to library
access with no one to read the words on the screen to you? In my experience
(previous local authority adult education, now voluntary sector but not
myself teaching), those with the least access to classroom learning are
least likely to have access to computers or to be able to use IT for any
form of learning.
Cheryl Thornett
Birmingham Churches Together Training
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On 14 May 2014, at 17:08, "Neil Stevenson"
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> Hi Mike,
>
> I work at Demos, a think tank. We are currently looking at ESOL. One of
the things we are interested in investigating is MOOCS or online courses.
We'd be interested in any insights you have with what looks like an
interesting initiative.
>
> Demos: http://www.demos.co.uk/projects/esol
>
> Feel free to drop me a line. Contact details in the link.
>
> Best,
>
> Neil
>
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