e-CAL - e-Coaching et Apprentissage des Langues
The ERASMUS+ project e-CAL presents the result of an analysis of support methods in the case of language learning using web-based Open Educational Resources (OER).
The ERASMUS+ project e-CAL presents the result of an analysis of support methods in the case of language learning using web-based Open Educational Resources (OER).
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e-<strong>Coaching</strong> <strong>et</strong> <strong>Apprentissage</strong> <strong>des</strong> <strong>Langues</strong> /N° de proj<strong>et</strong> : 2015-1-FR01-KA204-015334<br />
3. Indicate the relevant thematic area/s<br />
Comp<strong>et</strong>ence Process Communication Resources<br />
X X X<br />
3.1. Thematic Area Comp<strong>et</strong>ence<br />
Describe the solution from the perspective of e<strong>CAL</strong><br />
Sofa Tutor develops ICT comp<strong>et</strong>ence in users, either learners or language learning supporters. It<br />
inclu<strong>des</strong> chat, interactive exercises and video contents. It targ<strong>et</strong>s German speakers and does not<br />
demand proficiency in English (the site is in German).<br />
Resources (please download the appropriate resources or provide an URL)<br />
http://www.sofatutor.at/<br />
Specific resources (handbook, instructions for use) for the supporters are not provided.<br />
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Assessment *of the solution found in the thematic area Comp<strong>et</strong>ence<br />
Clarity: To what extent the outcomes are systematically worked through, coherent and clearly 3<br />
developed?<br />
Credibility: To what extent the m<strong>et</strong>hodological approaches are plausible and justified? 4<br />
Contribution: To what extent the outcome adds to knowledge and/or practice of an issue or 4<br />
aspect regarding eCal?<br />
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3.2. Thematic Area Process n.a.<br />
3.3. Thematic Area Communication<br />
Describe the solution from the perspective of e<strong>CAL</strong><br />
Direct one-to-one communication with a tutor is possible in form of entire individual lessons (payable)<br />
or feedback on work done. The feedback service (help with homework) is available Mon-Fri from 5<br />
p.m. to 7 p.m., reaction time is under 3 min and the problem is usually solved in under 10 min.<br />
Comments can be posted under video clips and wider ranging comments can be posted through a<br />
feedback form.<br />
Support chat is available and technical and other queries can be posted to help<strong>des</strong>k. FAQs are<br />
published. The site inclu<strong>des</strong> a blog and a rich-in-contents newsl<strong>et</strong>ter which is published in three<br />
versions: a version for student, a version for teacher, a version for parent.<br />
The student version inclu<strong>des</strong>, among other contents, learning tips, the teachers’ version inclu<strong>des</strong><br />
teaching tips and extra resources, the parents’ version inclu<strong>des</strong> various information and advice.<br />
Besi<strong>des</strong> the web support there is also a telephone help-line available daily 10 a.m. – 18. p.m.<br />
Resources<br />
http://www.sofatutor.at/informationen/hausuebungs-chat<br />
http://www.sofatutor.at/help<br />
http://www.sofatutor.at/blog<br />
http://magazin.sofatutor.com/lehrer/<br />
http://magazin.sofatutor.com/eltern/<br />
http://magazin.sofatutor.com/schueler/
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