General English
Course Title: Personalised One-to-One English Language Course
Course Description: This course is designed to provide customised English language instruction for learners of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Through individualised attention and targeted instruction, students will have the opportunity to enhance their English language proficiency in all skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Key Features
- Customised Curriculum: The course begins with a comprehensive assessment of the student’s current language proficiency, learning style, and objectives. Based on this assessment, a personalised curriculum is developed to address the student’s specific needs and goals.
- Flexible Scheduling: Sessions are scheduled at times convenient for the student, allowing for flexibility to accommodate busy schedules and ensure optimal learning conditions.
- Tailored Instruction: Each lesson is carefully planned and delivered to meet the individual learning preferences and goals of the student. Instructional materials, activities, and topics are selected based on the student’s interests, level of proficiency, and learning objectives.
- Individualised Feedback: The instructor provides ongoing feedback and guidance to help the student track progress and address areas for improvement. This includes constructive feedback on language accuracy, fluency, pronunciation, and overall communication skills.
- Focus on Communication: Emphasis is placed on developing practical communication skills that can be applied in real-life situations. Interactive activities, role-plays, and discussions are incorporated to promote active engagement and meaningful language practice.
- Skill Integration: Integrated skills practice ensures that students develop proficiency in all aspects of language learning, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Opportunities for authentic communication and language use are provided throughout the course.
- Adaptive Learning Approach: The instructor adapts teaching strategies and materials to suit the student’s pace of learning, preferences, and areas of strength and weakness. This ensures that each session is productive and maximises the student’s learning potential.
- Progress Monitoring: Regular assessments and progress checks are conducted to monitor the student’s development and adjust the curriculum as needed. Students receive ongoing support and encouragement to stay motivated and achieve their language learning goals.
Course Objectives:
- Develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English.
- Enhance communication skills for academic, professional, and social contexts.
- Build confidence and fluency in using English in everyday situations.
- Expand vocabulary and improve grammatical accuracy.
- Cultivate effective study habits and language learning strategies.
Target Audience: This course is suitable for learners of all ages and backgrounds who are seeking personalised material and instruction to improve their English language skills.
Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of English is required. The course is open to beginners as well as intermediate and advanced learners looking to refine their language abilities.
Duration: 1.5 hours per class
Mode of Delivery: Online
Exam Preparation
Course Title: Individualised Exam Preparation English Course
Course Description: This course is designed to prepare students for various popular English proficiency exams, including:
FCE (First Certificate in English),
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English),
PET (Preliminary English Test),
KET (Key English Test),
IELTS (International English Language Testing System),
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language),
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication),
and other similar exams. Each session is tailored to the specific requirements of the chosen exam, providing targeted practice in all test components: reading, writing, listening, speaking, and language skills.
Key Features
- Customised Exam Strategies: Tailored preparation strategies are developed based on the requirements and format of the chosen exam. Students receive guidance on exam structure, question types, and time management techniques to maximise performance.
- Comprehensive Content Coverage: The course covers all aspects of the exam, including vocabulary building, grammar review, reading comprehension strategies, writing techniques, listening comprehension practice, and speaking skills development.
- Authentic Practice Materials: Students have access to a wide range of authentic practice materials, including past exam papers, sample questions, and practice tests, to simulate exam conditions and familiarise themselves with the test format.
- Individualised Feedback and Assessment: Each student receives personalised feedback and assessment on their performance in practice exercises and mock exams. Areas for improvement are identified, and targeted practice is provided to address specific weaknesses.
- Flexible Scheduling: Sessions are scheduled at times convenient for the student, allowing for flexibility to accommodate busy schedules and ensure optimal preparation conditions.
- Expert Instruction: Experienced instructors with expertise in exam preparation provide guidance and support throughout the course, offering valuable insights and strategies to help students achieve their target scores.
- Progress Monitoring: Regular assessments and progress checks are conducted to monitor the student’s development and adjust the curriculum as needed. Students receive ongoing support and encouragement to stay motivated and achieve their exam goals.
Course Objectives:
- Develop familiarity with the format and requirements of the chosen exam.
- Improve proficiency in all language skills tested in the exam: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Build confidence and fluency in using English in exam-specific contexts.
- Enhance test-taking strategies and time management skills.
- Achieve target scores or higher in the chosen exam.
Target Audience: This course is suitable for individuals preparing to take FCE, CAE, PET, KET, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, or other similar English proficiency exams.
Prerequisites: Students should have a basic understanding of English corresponding to the level of the exam they are preparing for.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Mode of Delivery: Online
Conversation Class
Course Title: Engaging Conversations: Improve Your Spoken English
Description: This course focuses on developing fluency, confidence, and communicative competence through a variety of engaging activities and discussions.
Key Features:
- Interactive Sessions: Each class is designed to foster active participation and meaningful interaction among students. Through guided conversations, group discussions, and role-plays, learners have the opportunity to practice speaking English in authentic contexts.
- Topic-Based Learning: We explore a wide range of topics relevant to everyday life, current events, culture, and personal interests. This encourages students to express their opinions, share experiences, and expand their vocabulary in diverse subject areas.
- Feedback and Correction: Our experienced instructors provide constructive feedback and error correction to help students improve their pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary usage. This supportive environment allows learners to learn from their mistakes and make continuous progress.
- Language Games and Activities: To keep classes engaging and enjoyable, we incorporate language games, debates, storytelling, and other interactive activities. These fun exercises provide opportunities for spontaneous speech and creative expression.
- Cultural Awareness: In addition to language practice, we promote cultural awareness and understanding by exploring different customs, traditions, and perspectives from around the world. This fosters open-mindedness and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Real-Life Application: The ultimate goal of this course is to equip students with the skills and confidence to communicate effectively in real-life situations. Whether it’s making small talk, giving presentations, or participating in job interviews, learners gain practical language skills that are applicable beyond the classroom.
Course Objectives:
- Develop fluency and confidence in spoken English.
- Expand vocabulary and improve pronunciation.
- Enhance conversational skills for various social and professional contexts.
- Build cultural awareness and cross-cultural communication competence.
- Foster critical thinking and expressive abilities through discussions and debates.
Target Audience: This course is suitable for English learners of all levels who want to improve their spoken English skills in a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Duration: 1 hour + (upon request)
Mode of Delivery: Online
Generative Ai for work
Course Title: Generative Ai for the workplace
Description: This course blends language learning with technology integration and AI enhancements. Learners explore innovative tools to boost English proficiency while understanding AI applications in language learning. It’s tailored for those keen on using tech for language improvement and gaining insights into AI’s role in language systems.
Key Features:
- Technology Integration in Language Learning: This course introduces learners to a variety of technology tools and platforms specifically designed to facilitate language learning and skill enhancement.
- AI-Powered Language Enhancement: Leveraging the capabilities of artificial intelligence, learners engage with cutting-edge AI tools and systems designed to improve language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. AI-driven speech recognition, language analysis, and personalized feedback mechanisms enable learners to receive tailored guidance, practice activities, and progress tracking in real-time.
- Interactive Environment: Engage with multimedia content and gamified learning for motivation and retention.
- Customised Paths: AI adapts to individual learning styles, focusing on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, or conversation.
- Real-World Applications: The course incorporates authentic materials, case studies, and scenarios relevant to technology-related contexts, enabling learners to apply their language skills in practical, real-world situations. From discussing tech trends and innovations to presenting project proposals and writing technical reports, learners develop language proficiency in authentic professional contexts.
- Ethical Discussions: Reflect on ethical considerations of tech use in language learning and digital literacy.
Course Objectives:
- Enhance English proficiency through technology and AI.
- Utilise AI tools for speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Learn innovative language learning methods.
- Apply language skills in tech-related contexts.
- Understand ethical tech use in language learning.
Target Audience: Ideal for English learners interested in integrating technology into their language learning journey.
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy and familiarity with online learning tools are recommended.
Duration: 40 hours (of which 22.5 are contact hours, the rest are set tasks and assignments)
Mode of Delivery: Delivered online with a blend of multimedia content, AI platforms, and face-to-face sessions.
Innovative Teaching with Technology and AI Integration
Empower your teaching practice with cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence! This comprehensive teacher training course is designed to equip educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to seamlessly integrate technology and AI into their classrooms.
This course is for seasoned educators or new to teaching and will provide practical tools and strategies to enhance your teaching efficiency, improve student engagement, and streamline your workload.
Key Features
- Collaborative Learning Environment
- Engage with peers through interactive discussions and group projects.
- Share experiences and strategies to foster a supportive learning community.
- AI-Powered Presentation Generation
- Learn to use AI tools to create engaging and dynamic presentations.
- Save time and enhance the quality of your instructional materials.
- Efficient Lesson Planning
- Discover AI-assisted lesson planning tools to create effective and personalized lesson plans.
- Explore techniques to integrate multimedia resources seamlessly into your curriculum.
- Teaching Methodologies
- Refresh your teaching practices with methodologies incorporating technology.
- Learn to balance traditional teaching methods with innovative digital tools.
- Google Workspace for Education
- Master the use of Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) for teaching and administrative tasks.
- Optimize your workflow and enhance communication with students and colleagues.
- Advanced Research Tools
- Explore digital research tools and databases to gather up-to-date educational resources.
- Teach your students how to conduct effective research using online tools.
- AI and Technology Integration
- Understand the ethical implications and best practices for integrating AI into education.
- Explore case studies and practical applications of AI in real-world classroom settings.
- Prompting and Using Different AI Tools
- Learn how to effectively prompt and utilize various AI tools for different educational purposes.
- Understand the strengths and limitations of different AI technologies.
- Dangers of AI in the Classroom
- Identify potential risks and dangers associated with using AI in education.
- Develop strategies to navigate and mitigate these risks, ensuring a safe learning environment for students.
- Recording and Note-Taking Tools
- Explore various digital tools for recording lessons and taking notes.
- Learn to organize and manage recorded content effectively to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
- Organizational Tools
- Discover tools and techniques for better classroom and personal organization.
- Implement digital solutions to manage schedules, assignments, and communications efficiently.
Course Modules
| Module | Description |
|---|---|
| Module 1: Introduction to Educational Technology | Overview of current technology trends in education and their benefits. |
| Module 2: Collaborative Learning Platforms | Hands-on training with collaborative tools such as Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms. |
| Module 3: AI in Education | Introduction to AI concepts and tools that can be utilized in the classroom. |
| Module 4: Creating AI-Enhanced Presentations | Step-by-step guide to using AI tools for creating visually appealing and informative presentations. |
| Module 5: Streamlined Lesson Planning with AI | Techniques for using AI to design, adapt, and personalize lesson plans. |
| Module 6: Google Workspace Mastery | In-depth exploration of Google Workspace tools for effective teaching and management. |
| Module 7: Research and Resource Management | Utilizing digital tools for research and resource organization. |
| Module 8: Prompting and Utilizing AI Tools | Effective ways to prompt and use different AI tools tailored for educational settings. |
| Module 9: Ethical and Safe Use of AI | Identifying dangers of AI in the classroom and developing strategies to mitigate these risks. |
| Module 10: Recording and Note-Taking Tools | Exploring digital tools for recording lessons and taking notes efficiently. |
| Module 11: Organizational Tools and Techniques | Implementing organizational tools to streamline classroom and personal management. |
| Module 12: Practical Applications and Case Studies | Real-world examples of successful technology integration in classrooms. |
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Have a thorough understanding of various educational technologies and AI tools.
- Be able to create engaging and interactive presentations using AI.
- Develop efficient lesson plans with the aid of AI tools.
- Implement modern teaching methodologies that leverage technology.
- Utilise Google Workspace tools effectively for educational purposes.
- Conduct advanced research using online tools and teach students to do the same.
- Prompt and use different AI tools appropriately for various educational tasks.
- Recognize the dangers of AI in the classroom and navigate them effectively to ensure student safety.
- Use digital recording and note-taking tools to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Apply organizational tools and techniques to improve classroom management and personal productivity.
- Understand the ethical implications of using AI in the classroom.
- Apply best practices for integrating technology and AI into their teaching.
Course Delivery
- Format: Online and blended learning options
- Duration: 2 weeks intensive or 8 weeks part-time
- Assessment: Practical assignments, group projects, and a final capstone project
Enrollment Information
- Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and familiarity with online tools.
- Target Audience: Educators of all levels looking to enhance their teaching practice with technology.
Use of generative Ai for Librarians
to improve efficiency, increase networking capabilities and lighten workload for librarians
Course objectives
The main objective of this course is to raise awareness of the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence in relation to the library and teaching profession. Freely usable solutions and applications will be elaborated, freely available for librarians and the general public, interested in accessing scientific publications, open data, certified statistics and teaching.
Educational objectives
| Knowledge | Freely usable solutions and applications in technology will be given and practiced. The course is directed towards librarians who are interested in accessing and sharing scientific publications, open data, certified statistics. Furthermore, opportunities to demonstrate understanding and competence of using Ai for teaching and learning. |
|---|---|
| Abilities taught | Various Ai LLM will be introduced for research purposes and instruction sets. |
During the course, participants will:
- increase their understanding and awareness of Ai tools.
- assess their digital competences and capabilities.
- learn about different Ai tools available on the market to increase their productivity and lessen their workload.
- learn about organisation and management tools.
After the course, participants will be able to:
- conduct adequate research using Ai
- give meaningful and effective presentations
- conduct interactive presentation
- effectively gather, store and share data
- implement gamification
- understand up-to-date organisation methods and data sharing
Learning assessment
The course will be considered successfully passed if the participants:
- have participated in at least 80% of the course.
- have carried out ALL their assignments.
- have correctly answered at least 60% of the quizzes.
- Testing and Assignments – Every lesson has a follow-up, practical element which the participants need to complete.
At the end of the course, a general quiz will be given.
Teaching support
| Web resources | Information resources, research tools, chatbots, online applications useful for librarians will be proposed. |
|---|---|
| Material | All material will be given in PDF form or slides shared throughout the lessons. |
| Equipment and IT | ZOOM, a stable internet connection, a PC or Mac which runs smoothly, Google Chrome and preferably a google account. |
| Level of English | Requirement B1+ |
Requirements and methods of participation
| Recipients | Librarians, archivists, teachers, researchers. |
|---|---|
| Number of participants | min. 15 – max. 20 |
| Participation fee | TBD |
Program and times – General Purpose
| – Introductions to Ai – Raising awareness, What can an Ai do? // What it can’t do. – Advantages and disadvantages to Ai – introduction to ChatGPT – Prompting 1 | – Provide a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including basic definitions and a brief overview of its history. – Explore the capabilities of AI systems, highlighting real-world examples, while also emphasizing their current limitations to manage expectations. – Facilitate a discussion about the potential benefits and potential drawbacks of AI, including ethical considerations and social impacts. – Introduce ChatGPT as a powerful language model, explain its basic functions, and discuss its appropriate use. – Teach the basics of effective prompting with ChatGPT, including how to structure questions and commands to get the best results. |
| – Organisation tools – research tools – Different Ai LLMs – Ai assistants – Useful Ai tools | – Explore AI-powered tools that can help improve organization and productivity. Examples include note-taking apps with AI summarization features, AI-powered calendars, and task management tools. – Demonstrate how AI can streamline research processes. Introduce tools focusing on finding reliable sources, summarizing information, managing citations, and identifying connections between different resources. – Introduce students to the concept of Large Language Models (LLMs) and provide examples of different popular LLMs (ChatGPT, Gemini, CoPilot, etc.). Briefly discuss their strengths and areas where they excel. |
| Specific Topics | Aims |
| – Introductions – Course Objectives – Zoom Basics and Extras – Google ICT (docs, sheets, forms and Ai integration) – Practical assignment. | – Foster a comfortable online learning environment by facilitating introductions. – Students will learn the core functionalities of a Zoom account. This includes joining meetings, audio and video controls, screen sharing, using the chat feature, and understanding basic meeting etiquette for virtual settings. – Identify and enhance Seamless Collaboration and Efficiency with Google. |
| – Prompting Basics – Different Ai LLM models and their specific uses – drafting emails – Research tools – Practical assignment. | – Develop proficiency in using advanced AI tools for inquiry and collaboration. – Students will learn about the concept of LLMs, their capabilities, and how they are trained. – Students will be introduced to AI research tools and platforms. They will gain an understanding of how these tools are used to create, train, and evaluate AI models. |
| – Prompting Advanced – Presentations 1 – Video analysis – Practical assignment. | – Analyse advanced methods of prompting to acquire the desired outcome from Ai models. – Provide an in-depth exploration of AI tools for presentations and websites. – using Gamma for seamless presentation creation. |
| – Organisation tools – No. – Using Voice – Presentations 2 – Mentimeter – Practical assignment. | – Enhance project organisation and collaboration. – Using Voice features to save time by recording, summarising and punctuating. – Participants will learn about the Mentimeter platform, its features, and how it can be used to make more engaging presentations. |
| – TRAAP tests – PROVEN method – ChatBOTS – Replying to Emails – Practical assignment. | – Delve into the technical details of how to set up and conduct a TRAAP or PROVEN test. This includes the different steps involved, specific software tools used, and the types of data these tests collect. – Students will be introduced to the principles of chatbot design, how to define a chatbot’s purpose, create conversational flows, and use a chatbot building platform to bring their bot to life. |
| – Project management tools (GAANT) – Creating quizzes – Q & A introductions – Practical assignment. | – Enhance project organisation and collaboration with others. – The Q&A is centered around student-generated questions. The goal is to create a space where students feel comfortable asking anything and driving the direction of the discussion. |
| – Ai in the academic field – combining Ai tools – Q & A No.1 – Practical assignment. | – Analyze the potential of AI to transform teaching, learning, and research within academics. – Personalized learning: AI-powered tutors and adaptive learning systems. – Automated grading and feedback: AI tools for assessment. – Research assistance: AI for literature searches, data analysis, and identifying patterns. – The Q&A aims to encourage students to ask challenging, open-ended questions that go beyond simple recall of facts |
| – Testing session – Q & A No.2 | – Recap of material. – Practical testing will be given. |
📕 Course Policies
- Academic Integrity All students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. This includes, but is not limited to, avoiding actions such as cheating, plagiarising, and providing false information. Any student found to be in violation of the academic integrity policy will be held responsible.
- Punctuality Students are expected to be on time, class will still start and end at the scheduled times.
- Attendance and Participation Regular attendance and active participation in class are crucial for understanding the course material and doing well in the course. If you are unable to attend a class, please email the instructor 2 days in advance. Failing to do so will forfeit your lesson.
- Communication All course-related communication will be done through email or the discussion board on the course website. Please check your email and the course website regularly for updates.
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