Avenue Instructor Standards for TELL 02/05/24 version 8 Information and communication technologies are a key part of education across fields but especially so in language teaching and learning. As many learned during the switch to emergency remote teaching (ERT) in 2020, classroom practices did not automatically transfer to the online context. For example, breakout rooms did not work the same way as pairs and small groups in class. Technology holds the potential to degrade teaching effectiveness if not used competently and confidently. Think about how best to apply your favorite classroom practices effectively in online and blended settings. Seek examples of new practices in all three domains and use your critical and reflective skills to gain control over them, adapted to your own context and teaching style. Provide guidance for your learners when asking them to try something new. Reflection: Think about a favorite classroom activity that did not work as well online. What do you think caused the problems? How could you use your understanding of technology to adapt the activity to improve the online experience of that activity? ☐ I am aware that there are various ways to communicate with learners and use different forms of communication as needed. ☐ I try out different ways of using technology when teaching in different modes. ☐ I model effective technology communication practices for learners in different modes. PI 2.5. Use Avenue or another learning management system if feasible to set up and manage an online or blended course. Avenue with its embedded Moodle learning management system (LMS) is a critical part of your toolbox as an online instructor. If you are not able to use Avenue, other LMSs are available. LMSs are important for keeping class records, making and grading assignments, and setting up the class syllabus with content and assignments. They can also be repositories for content that you can import into your course. In a blended course, an LMS is a place where all documents and assignments can reside, reducing the need for class handouts and physical papers from learners. Because it is a core application, you will want to be familiar with all that it has to offer. This includes both tools and resources for instruction and those for organizing learner records and course content. Just like the operating system and commonly used applications, it is worth taking the time to explore whatever LMS you have access to. Reflection: Think about Avenue or some other LMS that you use in your teaching. How well do you know the system so that you can skillfully take advantage of its features to make the online or blended experience better for you and your learners? ☐ I am aware of different functions in the LMS and how they may be used for online and blended lessons. ☐ I know how to set up online courses, including selecting appropriate content for my course. ☐ I know how to manage online and blended courses, such as monitoring student progress. PI 2.6. Evaluate technology tools and applications for their potential.
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