Vol. XXV, No. 2-In "Using the Cryptogram: A Teaching Aid for Grammar, Diction, and Usage," by Suzanne Quillian, instructor in General Studies, Developmental Studies, and College Transfer at South Seattle Community College (Washington), describes puzzles to help international students avoid and/or decrease many problems traditionally associated with their learning English. Using cryptograms, students are encouraged by a "gaming" approach to solving language problems, are drawn into group discussions, and report that solving these puzzles significantly improves their language proficiency.
Vol. XXV, No. 3-In "Interaction and Collaboration Online," by Jim Paradiso, Professor of Business Management at College of Lake County (Illinois), challenges the notion that online learning is impersonal and passive, describing successful strategies for designing discussions among and between students and, ultimately, with the instructor. He details steps to improving the potential benefits of online discussions and assessing the value of individual student involvement.
Please find both abstracts attached. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download the software at https://www.adobe.com
Richard Degus
President's Office
02/13/2003 |