Theme: Technology-Supported Language Instruction (TSLI)
The three workshops that we have planned are under the same theme: the use of information technology to support the teaching and learning of foreign languages.
1. The first session (2 hours) Asst . Prof. Dr Yongyuth Khamkhong- Haiku and other Poems for Students – Blended Writing Class
2. The 2nd session Lattapol Sae Aue (2 Hours)– Digital Tools for English Teachers- Cloud Platform, Database, Mobile Technology- AI & ML Overview
3. The 3rd Session (2 Hours) // afternoon Asst Prof Dr Janpha Thadphoothon (2 Hours)- Digital Literacy for English Teachers- Useful Applications (Google Forms, Blogs, and Sites)
1. Asst. Prof Dr. Janpha Thadphoothon
Digital Storytelling: Tools and Techniques
Telling stories using Google Forms and AI chatbots
How to create stories for English classrooms
About the workshop: Using GF to Write Short Novels
The 2-hour workshop aims to develop the participants’ digital story-telling knowledge and skills. Google Forms will be used to help construct scaffolds for students to create short and simple novels.
2. Asst. Prof Dr. Yongyuth Khamkhong
Haiku and other poems for students–blended writing class Asst. Prof. Dr. Yongyut Khamkhong yongyut.k@pnru.ac.th Phranakhon Rajabhat University, Bangkok
Abstract Teaching writing skills in the local language is difficult by nature because writing requires the learners’ well-rounded knowledge from time-proved vast reading and high imagination. As an English teacher in Thailand, it is almost the ‘mission impossible’ for me to lead my students to the higher level needed. I experimented bringing Haiku to the online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the first aim of entertaining them in English, and saw some positive feedback and some changes in their attitude towards my writing class. This encouraged me more to bring in more Japanese poems to class with the same hope that it might bring a miracle as well. At this moment, my little experiments are still going on but I can’t stop myself to share with you our classes’ enthusiasm in English writing.
This workshop addresses the topics necessary for language teachers: Cloud Platforms, Databases, and Mobile Technology. The topics related to AI & ML will also be covered.
JCU Singapore Info Session by Selena: 3.30PM-4.00PM
Education in Singapore by Jasper/George: 4.00PM-4.30PM
Price: Free of charge
James who? James Cook
Who was James Cook?
James Cook was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the British Royal Navy, famous for his three voyages between 1768 and 1779 in the Pacific Ocean and to New Zealand and Australia in particular. (Wikipedia)
James Cook University (JCU) is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution.
Here are some information about JCU for your reference:
The Singapore campus of James Cook University is fully owned by James Cook University Australia, which is ranked in the top 2% and top 300 universities in the world.
James Cook University Australia established its Singapore campus in 2003 as part of its expressed intent of internationalising its activities and offers a suite of university level programs at the Singapore campus covering the areas of Business, Information Technology, Psychology, Education, Science, Commerce, Accounting, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, Games Design, Tourism and Hospitality.
James Cook University offers Higher Degree by Research programs such as Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy and pathways to a higher degree. Additionally, the campus offers courses at the pre-university level, specifically designed to provide pathways for students who are unable to immediately meet university entrance standards.
James Cook University has the highest level of quality assurance in Singapore for Private Education Institutions. This is known as EduTrust Star and is a symbol of recognition for outstanding achievement. EduTrust Star is awarded to those institutions for attaining a commendable level of performance in managing their institutions and providing an outstanding quality of education and welfare for their students.
James Cook University has also been awarded the Singapore Quality Class STAR (SQC STAR). The SQC STAR recognises SQC organisations that have made further improvement in their business excellence journey.
James Cook University provides the opportunity for students to study in Singapore and in Australia and yet still remain as Singapore based students paying their fees in Singapore currency. This is a unique program in Asia because the university operates across both countries. The program is designed to ensure the students get the best possible outcomes from their years of study with the university.
Why JCU?
Globally recognised Australian degree: Students will graduate with exactly the same globally recognised degree as students who study at James Cook University in Australia.
Trimester System: With a trimester-based program, students can complete their Bachelor’s degree in 2 years and Master’s degree in 1 year (depending on the course taken).
Supportive study environment: Our campus is designed to support collaborative learning and collaborative study techniques. We provide you with access to a full range of facilities and services to support your learning. These include lecture and seminar rooms, library and associated study facilities, computer laboratories, apple rooms and financial lab. Additionally, you will have access to a range of sporting facilities and can join a number of clubs and societies. We aim to provide a full university experience and not just a study program.
Preparation for the global workforce: We provide you with the skills to find a job through specially designed ‘employment workshops’.
Research Focus: JCU is committed to conducting research of excellence and high impact, particularly on issues of critical importance.
Academic Entry Requirement:
Based on GPA of Year-12 (Mattayom 6)
Or IB Diploma
English Entry Requirement:
Pre-University Foundation Program: IELTS 5.5 no component below 5.0 (IELTS Indicator not accepted) or student may sit for our 1 time free VEPT test and may join direct entry with a qualifying score.
Diploma of Higher Education: IELTS 5.5 no component below 5.0 (IELTS Indicator not accepted)
Bachelors program: IELTS 6.0 no component below 6.0 (IELTS Indicator not accepted)
As for the course details, course fees and the entry requirements you may also refer below please:
Singapura, oh, Singapura, Sunny island sets in the sea. Singapura, oh, Singapura, Pretty flowers bloom for you and me. Come along and join the song in merry singing, Blend our voices, Join in the chorus. Singapura, oh Singapura, Pretty flowers bloom for you and me.
The Akita Instructional Model or AIM is a method for the development of students’ knowledge, skills, and mindsets so as to enable them to discover the issues or problems on their own. It is an inquiry-based method.
Within the model, the students are also expected to communicate, interact so as to deal with the problem or issue and deal with it by themselves – enhancing their agencies. They are expected to ask questions and seek out help and support their classmates or from other sources such as the Internet.
The key components of AIM are: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Criticality, and Responsibility. They are responsible for their own learning.
The emphasis is on self-discovery and support by peers and teachers.
There are four main stages:
1) Students are encouraged to observe phenomena – natural and social
2) students then develop their own ideas – through reading and setting hypotheses
3) students work in small groups discussing the issues – seeking more stimuli
4) students reflect on their learning – They review the lessons and the learning methods.
Example: The teacher may ask or show the class a photograph of a polluted canal. It can be a short video clip. The students watch the video and observe the phenomenon.
Salient Features of AIM: – Active participation – students actively participate in the learning process – Process-based – Learning is a process – Cooperation as a value – Communication – Self-discovery (SATORI moments)
