Audiotape Audio learning tool, very mobile and inexpensive when combined with print materials. Useful in language learning and practice as well as literature. Linear format. Videotape in VHS and DVD formats Visual and audio tool; the checkout approach with print materials is very popular in California. Multi-sensory tool with linear delivery format. Laptop computer checkout Versatile approach to providing a wide range of learning activities from skill and drill to simulations. Hardware is expensive and being replaced by less expensive Internet delivery. Mobile van / lab Resources taken to the learners, useful for work site learning and reaching parents at elementary schools. Van learning. Historically useful way to distribute videos, audiotapes, DVDs, and other learning tools, but it can be expensive to operate. It is less and less popular as distributed learning increases. Radio course Low cost way to reach ESL learners. Ideally it should be used by more learning providers. The radio course must include ways for learners to interact with the instructor. Phone call in during or after air time could be integrated into the programming. Telecourse Delivery over television, usually a cable public access channel or school owned channel. The telecourse must include ways for learners to interact with the instructor. Phone call in is popular. Print materials accompany on-air instruction. Videoconference – Two way interactive video Electronic communications among people at separate locations. Can be audio, audio graphic, video or computer based. Often uses proprietary software and consequently expensive. Internet models and broadband communications are making it more affordable and accessible. Email Asynchronous text files and attachments. Good tool to stimulate learning, writing, and communications skills.
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 08:39:36 +0000
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