Digital Literacies in English Language Learning

Description

Digital literacies are essential skills for 21st-century learners, shaping not only how they access information but also how they communicate, collaborate, and think critically. This course helps language teachers integrate digital literacies into English language learning in meaningful and practical ways.

Participants will explore a variety of digital tools and strategies that promote creativity, collaboration, and responsible online behaviour. From collaborative writing platforms to storytelling apps and media literacy tasks, the programme combines hands-on workshops with opportunities for reflection and lesson design.

Special attention will be given to digital citizenship and online safety, equipping teachers with strategies to guide learners in becoming confident, critical, and responsible users of technology. By the end of the course, participants will be able to design engaging, technology-enhanced lessons that foster both language development and essential digital skills.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define digital literacies and their role in 21st-century English language learning.
Evaluate and select digital tools that enhance language learning.
Design classroom activities that integrate technology meaningfully.

Support learners in developing online safety, critical thinking, and responsible digital citizenship.

Reflect on challenges and opportunities of technology-enhanced language learning.

Indicative Daily Programme

Day 1 – Introduction to Digital Literacies

Icebreakers and introductions.
Overview: What are digital literacies? Why are they essential for today’s learners?
Interactive activity: Mapping participants’ digital tool use in the classroom.

Day 2 – Exploring Tools for Communication and Collaboration

Workshop: Using platforms like Padlet, Flip, or collaborative docs for language tasks.
Group activity: Designing a digital collaborative writing activity.
Reflection: Balancing online and face-to-face interaction.

Day 3 – Creativity and Critical Thinking Online

Workshop: Storytelling with digital tools (e.g., comics, podcasts, video apps).
Group task: Creating a short digital story for the classroom.
Discussion: Promoting critical thinking and media literacy in young learners.

Day 4 – Digital Citizenship and Safety

Session: Online etiquette, plagiarism, and protecting learners online.
Workshop: Designing lessons that include responsible online use.
Activity: Role-play scenarios on handling digital challenges with learners.

Day 5 – Integration, Reflection, and Showcase

Group task: Designing a tech-integrated lesson plan.
Showcase: Presentation of digital lesson designs.
Circle reflection: Opportunities and limitations of digital literacies in different contexts.
Networking and exchange of digital teaching resources.
Awarding of certificates.

Day 6 – Cultural Excursion

Cultural visit in the local area
Opportunities for networking and intercultural exchange

Sessions

Select the date you prefer and click 'Register Now' to secure your spot.

ⓘ Key Information

Here are the important specifics regarding attendance, scheduling, activities, and what you will need.

Certificate of Completion

Requirement: To be eligible for the Certificate of Completion, participants are required to maintain a minimum attendance rate of 80% of all scheduled course sessions.

Issuance: The certificate will typically be issued on the last day of the course (e.g., Friday or Saturday). Upon request, we can also provide supporting documentation to facilitate the completion of your Europass Mobility documents.

Course Schedule

Timing: Classes are held during the weekday, taking place in either the morning or the afternoon. The specific timing will be determined by the course provider and the availability of the trainers.

Flexibility & Finalization: The course outlines are subject to minor modifications, depending on both participants' collective requests and the trainer's discretion. The definitive schedule will be distributed to all participants no later than two weeks (14 days) prior to the start date of the course. Should you have a specific topic you wish to see included, please communicate it at least four weeks in advance.

Cultural & Social Activities

Standard Arrangement: The majority of planned cultural and social activities are organized for Saturday. These typically include tickets to local museums, city cards, or excursions managed by an external tour operator.

- Alternative Timing: If you prefer to utilize these included options earlier in the week, this may be possible. However, please note that choosing an alternative timing means no additional cultural activities will be planned for the final Saturday.

Extra Activities: Additional cultural activities or excursions beyond the standard offering can be arranged upon request for an extra fee.

- Details & Options: For a complete list of recommended attractions, detailed excursion information, and to see what our location in Ammochostos/Famagusta has to offer, please see our dedicated Cultural Activities page.

Required Equipment

Personal Device: Depending on the specific focus and requirements of the course you enroll in, you may be required to bring your own laptop or tablet. Specific instructions will be provided before the course begins.

Course Fee and Confirmation

Tuition Cost: The fee for the full course is 480 €.

Daily Rate: This fee corresponds to a daily rate of 80 €.

Provisional Registration: You are welcome to register for any date, even if the course is not yet officially confirmed, especially for dates several weeks or months away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will send an official date confirmation. If we are unable to confirm the date you registered for, we will promptly offer you suitable alternative course options.

Participation Confirmation (Payment): To confirm your place and validate your participation in the course, the full course fee must be paid within 7 days (seven calendar days) following your registration.

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