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Long Workshop

A Workshop proposal on CALL teaching techniques

Sat, Dec 18, 16:05-16:50 Asia/Tokyo Room 5

Developing computer presentation and project-related skills for Japanese university students through Project-Based Learning (PBL) can foster learner motivation and enhance authentic language building in an EFL environment. Murray and Blyth (2011) claim that Japanese students have limited exposure to various forms of information and Communication Technology throughout their educational careers, including basic word-processing, spreadsheet creation and calculation, and presentation skills. University CALL instructors face the additional challenge of scaffolding foreign language learning in these skills. In this workshop, the presenter will demonstrate some fun and practical Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint techniques to foster writing, business English, and presentation skills, such as MS Word poster map creation. The main focus will be on Excel calculation and conditional formatting skills.

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