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    This lesson plan introduces students to self-introductions in English through paired and group activities using technology. The plan has four main parts: 1) Students introduce themselves to classmates in pairs using introductory questions. 2) Students create their own introductory questions in writing. 3) Students interview each other in pairs, recording the conversations on their phones. 4) Students participate in a video call with a native English speaker, asking their questions. The goal is for students to gain experience introducing themselves and asking questions in English through interaction with classmates and a foreign speaker.

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    This lesson plan introduces students to self-introductions in English through paired and group activities using technology. The plan has four main parts: 1) Students introduce themselves to classmates in pairs using introductory questions. 2) Students create their own introductory questions in writing. 3) Students interview each other in pairs, recording the conversations on their phones. 4) Students participate in a video call with a native English speaker, asking their questions. The goal is for students to gain experience introducing themselves and asking questions in English through interaction with classmates and a foreign speaker.

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    This lesson plan introduces students to self-introductions in English through paired and group activities using technology. The plan has four main parts: 1) Students introduce themselves to classmates in pairs using introductory questions. 2) Students create their own introductory questions in writing. 3) Students interview each other in pairs, recording the conversations on their phones. 4) Students participate in a video call with a native English speaker, asking their questions. The goal is for students to gain experience introducing themselves and asking questions in English through interaction with classmates and a foreign speaker.

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    Park 1

    Self-Introductions
    & Foreigner Interviewing
    Lesson Plan

    Joey Park
    December 26, 2014
    Revised: January 18, 2015
    TESL 501: Language Learning through Technology
    Instructor Abigail Kleier

    Park 2
    Context:
    This lesson plan is designed for a general undergraduate level ESL course for native
    Korean speakers. The learners ESL competencies vary, as this course is a prerequisite for all
    undergraduates; however, most learners possess basic ESL skills. All learners have access to
    smart phones and are able to access the internet, using the campus wifi. In the classroom, the
    instructor has access to a computer with a connected projector screen, speakers, and high speed
    internet access. This particular lesson plan should be utilized during the beginning of the course,
    as it focuses upon introductions.
    Outcomes:
    1.

    Students will be able to introduce themselves in English to others with emphasis upon their
    names, nationalities, location, university year, majors, and hobbies.
    2. Students will be able to create five original introductory questions to ask their classmates in
    English.
    3. Students will be able to ask five introductory questions to other classmates in English.
    4. Students will be able to interact with a native English speaker through speaking and/or
    listening.
    Materials:
    Computer with connected projector screen
    Internet access
    Paper and writing utensils
    Cellular phones with audio recording software
    Skype
    Mic and speakers

    Key Technology:

    - Computer with connected projector screen


    Displaying information for all learners to view may cause potential issues; with a
    chalkboard and chalk, or dry erase board and markers, handwriting may be illegible, constant
    erasing may be time consuming, and the physicality of writing may be strenuous. By using a
    computer (with any type of writing software) with a connected projector screen, the instructor
    may effortlessly type information in whichever font, boldness, and size for all learners to easily
    view. Furthermore, the instructor is able to save time through various tools, such as backspacing,
    highlighting, underlining, and bolding. The projector screen will also be very beneficial
    throughout the use of VoIP, especially if video is shown.
    Park 3
    - Audio recording through mobile devices

    For my contexts, all learners have access to mobile devices; therefore, utilizing this
    technology seemed to be an obvious and popular choice. Because most learners in this particular
    context are familiar with audio recording software, the technological difficulty for this lesson
    plan will be minimum to none. Using recording software will assist students in heightening their
    articulation, pronunciation, and listening skills in ESL. Learners will be able record audio and
    ask others questions in English, while having the opportunity to replay the recording to develop
    their listening skills by writing the recorded audio on paper.
    - VOIP in the form of Skype

    I chose VoIP to increase intrinsic motivation in my learners, as most of them desire to


    interact with native English speakers, even though they have few opportunities due to locational
    and social factors. VoIP is an interactive and engaging technological tool to interact with others
    from around the world, which my learners have minimum experience with. VoIP will assist
    students in their ESL speaking and listening skills, while also helping them to learn about the
    language-culture connection.

    Lesson:
    Icebreaker: Introductory Questions in Pairs (15 minutes)
    The instructor will use the projector screen to show Appendix A to learners. The
    instructor will pair learners and have them ask and answer the questions (Appendix A) with each
    other in English. If learners do not understand the questions from Appendix A, the instructor may
    take a few minutes to explain the questions in more detail. If the learners are still struggling with
    understanding the six introductory questions from Appendix A, the instructor may personally
    answer the questions aloud, so learners are able to obtain clarity. For assessment, the instructor
    may walk around the classroom and provide assistance to any pair that seems to be struggling,
    while also ensuring the learners are actively producing ESL and understanding the introductory
    questions. If time allows, the instructor may switch pairs at any time as a way for learners to get
    to know other classmates. (Switching pairs once is highly recommended.)
    Writing Assignment: Creating Questions (10 minutes)
    The instructor will hand out Appendix B to all learners. Learners will be asked to write
    down five introductory questions. To assist learners, the instructor may give examples of
    introductory questions and help learners as needed. If more guidance is needed, the instructor
    may type some original introductory questions (using who, what, why, where, when, and how)
    via the projector screen to assist learners.

    Park 4
    Audio Recording: Interviews (15 minutes)
    The instructor will pair learners and have them take turns interviewing each other with
    their compilation of introductory questions from the previous activity. The learner that is asking
    their questions to the other classmate will be the one recording the conversation on their mobile

    device. After completion of Q & A, the learners will swap positions, and the other learner will
    record the new conversation with his or her new introductory questions.
    *The instructor should strive to pair learners with different partners from the Icebreaker:
    Introductory Questions in Pairs.
    VoIP: Skype Interview with a Native English Speaker (20 minutes)
    The instructor will connect to Skype and video call the designated native English speaker,
    using the connected projector screen for learners to view. The instructor will ask the native
    English speaker to give a brief introduction to the learners. Appendix A can also be used as a
    guideline. Then, the instructor will prompt learners to ask questions from their writing
    assignment to the native English speaker. A Q & A-style video call should take place; if learners
    are too hesitant to produce questions, the instructor may call on some, or all(dependent upon
    time) learners to ask one of their own questions.
    Tips for this activity:

    - Because learners may have negative affective factors in producing questions to a stranger, the
    instructor should strive to select a native English speaker that is personable, friendly, and
    energetic.
    - The instructor should ensure that the internet strength and technology are compatible before
    class starts to decrease potential issues in the classroom.
    - If learners are too hesitant to ask questions, the instructor may add extra incentives, such as
    higher participation points, tangible rewards, etc
    * Possible Homework Assignment: Classmate Interview Recall
    Learners will have to listen to their audio recordings from the interview assignment and
    record the interview onto paper in English writing.

    Park 5
    APPENDIX A

    INTRODUCTION CONVERSATION QUESTIONS

    1. What is your name?


    2. Where are you from?
    3. Where do you currently live?
    4. What year are you in university? (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior)
    5. What is your major?
    6. What are your hobbies?

    Park 6

    APPENDIX B

    Directions: Write down five conversation questions to


    get to know your classmate(s) better:

    Question
    #1:________________________________________________________________
    Question
    #2:________________________________________________________________
    Question
    #3:________________________________________________________________
    Question
    #4:________________________________________________________________
    Question
    #5________________________________________________________________

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