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Going Online

will be surpassed making space for new forms of instruction. One such form
is blended learning, or the combination of online and offline teaching dis-
cussed above which allows for greater teaching and learning flexibility.

Reflection Point
1. Compare face-to-face instruction and online education. Where do you see
the advantages and drawbacks of both types of education?
2. Compare the suggested Scenario Outlines 1 and 2. Comment on the two
approaches. Offer suggestions for improvement, especially how to work
with very YLs?
3. How would you prepare your YLs if they had no previous experience with
online education? What are some potential difficulties? How could you
overcome these difficulties?
4. Compare the ideas suggested in the video with the online scenarios illus-
trated in this chapter. What are some similarities and differences?

Key Takeaways
• Distance education refers to instruction where there is physical distance
between pupils and teachers and in which both use ICT for interaction.
• Use (supportive) task-based online learning for YLs’ active online partici-
pation.
• Use colourful online visual images, combined with sound, animation, and
interactivity. They attract YLs’ attention and motivate them to communi-
cate in an FL.
• Carefully plan online education, cooperate with learners’ parents who can
support their child in the use of online tools.

Further Reading
Hockly, N., & Clandfield, L. (2010). Teaching online: Tools and techniques, options
and opportunities. Delta Publishing.
Mawer, K., & Stanley, G. (2011). Digital play: Computer games and language aims.
Delta Publishing.
Tan-Choi, A., Tinio, V. L., Castillo-Canales, D., Lim, C. P., Modesto, J. G., & Poueze-
vara,S.R.(2020). Teacher’s guide for remote learning during school closures
and beyond. Foundation for Information Technology Education and De-
velopment.

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