With the onset of the pandemic, oral communication classes at many universities in Japan switched to an online learning environment – a challenging set of circumstances faced similarly by teachers around the world.
Join Paul Nadasdy as he explores how English communication classes at a technical university in Tokyo went through several transformations over a short period, and how Interchange materials were successfully adapted and utilized in the online environment.
In this presentation, Paul discusses:
- How supplementary and supporting materials were used in online lessons conducted via Zoom
- Concrete examples of how Interchange materials suit the university classroom environment in general, and how this allows students to get the most out of their foreign language learning experience.
- How they maintained high levels of communicative practice and how they utilized materials to keep students engaged and motivated throughout the period of online learning
- The ways in which Interchange can continue to be utilized in combination with the technology once classes return to the normal setting.
“In circumstances like these, it is essential to have reliable course materials that can be adapted to cater for students’ learning needs and that allow teachers to maintain high-quality teaching practices. The Interchange series by Jack C. Richards is one of those courses, fitting seamlessly into the online environment and ensuring that the quality of lessons continue beyond the physical classroom.”
Paul Nadasdy
This presentation is part of our Flexible materials for changing times: teaching and learning with Interchange series. Find out more information and watch the other presentations.