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1、武汉职业技术学院 宋霞Contents4. Speaking2. Reading1. Lead in3. Watching and listening7.Further reading5. Grammar6. Writing返回返回In this unit, you will :1.familiarize the concept of E-learning and autonomous learning2. apply the E-learning to language study3.know how to role play and make assessment4.write a sel

2、f-introductionLearning Objectives:Content(Suggested) Time Allotment Lead-in5 minutesReading50 minutes Watching and Listening25 minutesSpeaking20 minutesGrammar25 minutesWriting25 minutesFurther Reading15 minutesSelf-assessment and Assignments 5 minutesTeaching PlanLead-inQ1.Do you usually learn by y

3、ourself?Q2.Have you tried to get knowledge via Internet?Q3.Have you heard the concept of E-learning? Discuss in pairsReading1. Background information7.Further reading2. Vocabulary study3. Detailed study of the textReading E-Learning：英文全称为（Electronic Learning），中文译作“数字（化）学习”、“电子（化）学习”、“网络（化）学习”等。不同的译法

4、代表了不同的观点：一是强调基于因特网的学习；二是强调电子化；三是强调在E-Learning中要把数字化内容与网络资源结合起来。三者强调的都是数字技术，强调用技术来改造和引导教育。在网络学习环境中，汇集了大量数据、档案资料、程序、教学软件、兴趣讨论组、新闻组等学习资源，形成了一个高度综合集成的资源库。Background informationReadingBackground informationv E-learning refers to the use of technology in learning and education. There are several aspects t

5、o describing the intellectual and technical development of e-learning, which can be categorized into discrete areas. v E-learning as an educational approach or tool that supports traditional subjects;v E-learning as a technological medium that assists in the communication of knowledge, and its devel

6、opment and exchange;v E-learning administrative tools such as education management information systems (EMIS). Reading E-learning includes numerous types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or vid

7、eo tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and web-based learning. Information and communication systems, whether free-standing or based on either local networks or the Internet in networked learning, underly many E-learning processes.Background in

8、formationReading (Para. 1) With the development of the Internet, traditional classroom time is reduced but not eliminated, and is partly replaced with some E-learning. Here, the “E” should be interpreted to mean “exciting, enthusiastic, energetic, extended and excellent” in addition to “electronic”.

9、 It is also suggested that the “E” should refer to “everything, everyone, easy”. TextReading 1. (Para. 2) E-learning encompasses computer-assisted instruction, mobile assisted language learning (which refers to the use of handheld computers or cell phones to assist in language learning), collaborati

10、ve learning, distributed learning, autonomous learning and so on. E-learning environments are also called learning platforms. TextReading (Para. 3) In practice, E-learning makes it possible that a course could not be taught in a classroom face-to-face. That is to say, students do not have to go to t

11、he physical classroom to learn, and course content and instructional packets are delivered to students by the Internet learning platform. Assignments are evaluated by teachers. Text2.Reading (Para. 3) Students and instructors communicate via the social software such as blogs, QQ, podcasts, which hav

12、e been used to foster online learning communities around subjects as diverse as test preparation and language learning. These online learning communities allow students and teachers to share their thoughts and comments on the thoughts of others which could create an interactive learning environment.

13、 TextReading 3. (Para. 4) E-learning can occur in or out of the classroom. Students are able to choose what they are interested in to learn at any time and any place. So it is suited to distance learning and flexible learning. Students themselves can control their own learning progress. Gradually, t

14、he autonomous learning awareness becomes a daily habit. TextReading (Para. 4) Of course E-learning can also be used in conjunction with face-to-face teaching. When students need some suggestions, they may make an appointment in advance with their teacher for help. The teacher will give them the inst

15、ructions personally. Both the autonomous learning and instructor-led learning rely heavily on self-motivation, self-discipline, and the ability to communicate in writing effectively. TextReading 4.Vocabulary studyeliminate:消除，根除消除，根除1. Credit cards eliminate the need to carry a lot of cash. 有了信用卡就用不

16、着携带很多现金。2.If you think you may be allergic to a food or drink, eliminate it from your diet. 如果觉得可能对某种食物或饮料过敏，将其从日常饮食中去除。Sec 6Sec 4Sec3Sec 2Sec 7返回返回ReadingCan we Can we ever eliminateever eliminatepoverty from poverty from the world?the world?ranslation Tnswer A我们有朝一日我们有朝一日能消除世上的能消除世上的贫困吗？贫困吗？ inter

17、pret:解释解释;说明说明;阐释阐释 1. Different people might interpret events differently. 不同的人对事件的理解也可能不同。2. The judge quite rightly says that he has to interpret the law as its been passed. 法官说他必须按照该法的立法初衷来阐释它，这完全没错。Sec 6Sec 4Sec 3Sec 2Sec8Sec 7返回返回Vocabulary studyReading学习外国语切学习外国语切莫望文生义。莫望文生义。ranslation Tnswer

18、 ADont interpret it Dont interpret it without real without real understanding understanding when you study when you study a foreign a foreign language. language. energetic:充满活力的充满活力的; 积极主动的积极主动的 1. He knew I was energetic and dynamic and would get things done. 他知道我精力充沛、生气勃勃，会把事情办成的。2. The next gover

19、nment will play an energetic role in seeking multilateral nuclear disarmament. 下届政府将积极寻求多边核裁军。Sec 4Sec 2Sec 7Vocabulary studyReadingANSWERuestion:QDo you know its adverb form?energetically adv.extended:a.延伸的； 扩大的1.The report is underpinned by extended research. 这份报告以广泛的研究为基础。Vocabulary studyb.（时间）长的

20、，延长的 1.Obviously, any child who receives dedicated teaching over an extended period is likely to improve. 很明显，任何长期接受用心教育的孩子都有可能取得进步。EXAMPLE:extend的过去的过去式和过去分式和过去分词词 (伸展；伸展； 延延长长)Can the deadline be extended a few more days?限期能再宽几天吗？extendedextendedencompass:包括;包含1.No single document could encompass

21、all the shades of interpretation. 但任何一项文件也不可能把各种细微的解释全部包括进去。2.The course will encompass physics, chemistry and biology. 课程将包括物理、化学和生物学。Sec 6Sec 4Sec 3Sec 2Sec8Sec 7返回返回Vocabulary studyReadingANSWERuestion:QDo you know its synonyms ?includeembracecomprehendcover collaborative:合作的;协作的 1.You will be as

22、signed to a group of three for collaborative work. 我们将分配好三人小组完成协作活动。Sec 6Sec 4Sec 3Sec 2Sec8Sec 7返回返回Vocabulary studyReadingANSWERcollaborative learningindividual learningautonomous learningblended learninguestion:QDo you know the various ways of learning ? distributed:分布的分布的;分散的分散的 v These cells ar

23、e widely distributed throughout the body.v 这些细胞在人体内分布广泛。2.There are over 35 000 species of tulip distributed throughout the world.有35，000 多种郁金香分布在世界各地。Sec 3Sec 2Vocabulary studyReadingPlease distributePlease distributethe examination the examination papers round papers round the class.the class.rans

24、lation Tnswer A请把考卷发给请把考卷发给全班同学。全班同学。autonomous:独立自主的；有主见的 1. He treated us as autonomous individuals who had to learn to make up our own minds about important issues. 他把我们当作独立自主的个体来看待，认为我们必须学会在重大问题面前自己拿主意。Sec 6Sec 4Sec 3Sec 2Sec8Sec 7返回返回Vocabulary studyReading自主教育有助于培养学生的自我意识，视野，实用性和自由的讨论。这些好处可以帮助

25、学生在他的独立学习。ranslation Tnswer AAutonomous education helps students develop their self-consciousness, and freedom of discussion. These attributes serve to aid the student in his independent learning.deliver：递送：递送;投递投递;运送运送1.We were told the pizza would be delivered in 20 minutes. 我们被告知比萨饼 20 分钟后送到。2.Th

26、ey deliver to within a 5-mile radius of the store. 他们在距离商场5英里的范围内送货上门。Vocabulary studyReadingANSWERuestion:QDo you know its noun form ? delivery ranslation Tnswer A政府计划向地震灾区运送更多的食品。The government planed to deliver more food to quake-hit region . evaluate：评估;评价1. I cant evaluate his ability without s

27、eeing his work. 我没有看到他的工作情况，无法评论他的能力。2.The market situation is difficult to evaluate. v市场状况难以评价。Sec 6Sec 4Sec 3Sec 2Sec8Sec 7返回返回Vocabulary studyReadingANSWERuestion:QDo you know its noun form ? evaluation evaluation （n. n. ）Example:the opinions and evaluations of college supervisors学院督学的意见和评价Evalua

28、tion is standard practice for all training arranged through the school. 对学校组织的所有培训进行评估是例行的做法。ranslation Tnswer Avia：通过：通过;凭借凭借;靠靠1.Translators can now work from home, via electronic mail systems. 翻译人员现在可以利用电子邮件系统在家里工作了。2.The executives meeting had finished and Robot had reported its conclusions to t

29、he president via the assistant. 领导层会议已经结束，罗伯特已通过助手把会议结论报告给了总裁。Vocabulary studyReadingranslation Tnswer A我们乘飞机经迪拜回国。 We flew home viavia Dubai. instructional:教学的; 指导的 1.You may wish to take advantage of our instructional session. 你应该充分利用我们的教学课程。Sec 6Sec 4Sec 3Sec8Sec 7返回返回Vocabulary studyReadingANSWE

30、Ruestion:QDo you know its noun form ? instruction （n.）指令，指导instructor（n.）教师、教员instruction：Youll get nowhere if you follow his instruction. 要是你按他的方法去做，将会一事无成。Vocabulary studyReadinginstructor ： The college jumped him from instructor to full professor. 大学突然把他从讲师提升为正教授。a message describing how somethin

31、g is to be done.a person whose occupation is teaching. diverse：形形色色的：形形色色的;各式各样的各式各样的 1. Society is now much more diverse than ever before. 当今社会较之以往任何时候都要丰富多彩得多。2.Concentrated further, various syrups can be added to foods as diverse as pancakes and ice cream. 若再进一步浓缩便可制成各种糖浆,从薄煎饼到冰淇淋都可添加使用.Sec 6Sec

32、4Sec 2Sec 1Sec8Sec 7返回返回Vocabulary studyReadingANSWERuestion:QDo you know its noun form ? diversity （n.）多样化ranslation Tnswer A不同文化背景的人 people from diverse cultures foster：促进：促进;鼓励鼓励;培养培养 1.The captain did his best to foster a sense of unity among the new recruits. 队长尽力培养新成员之间的团结精神。Sec 6Sec 4Sec 2Sec

33、8Sec 7返回返回Vocabulary studyReadingranslation Tnswer ADeveloped countries had a responsibility to foster global economic growth. 他说，发达国家有责任促进全球经济增长。 flexible：适应性强的;灵活的1. Look for software thats flexible enough for a range of abilities. 寻找功能多、适用性强的软件。Sec 6Sec 4Sec 3Sec 2Sec8Sec 7返回返回Vocabulary studyRea

34、dingANSWERuestion:QCan you translate the following phrase and sentence ? flexible working hours We should stick to the principles and be flexibleflexible as well. 灵活的工作时间 既要有原则性，也要有灵活性。ANSWERuestion:QDo you know its noun and adverb form ? flexibility(n.)flexibly(adv.)1.It would seem more sensible to

35、 apply standards flexibly rather than rigidly. 2.远程学习的灵活性对于日理万机的经理人来说特别适合。 ranslation T1.灵活地运用标准比死守标准会显得更合情合理。2. The flexibility of distance learning would be particularly suited to busy managers. nswer Aself-discipline ：自我约束 1.Exercising at home alone requires a tremendous amount of self-discipline

36、. v自己在家锻炼需要很强的自我约束能力。Vocabulary studyReadingANSWERuestion:Q What does the prefix “self- “ mean? 前缀“ self-”表示“自我的” uestion:Q Do you know the meaning of the following words? vself-controlself-control；vself-assessment;self-assessment;vself-evaluationself-evaluation； vself-confidenceself-confidence；vsel

37、f-denialself-denial；vself-interest;self-interest; in conjunction with： Party catering service cannot be used in conjunction with other special offers. 此外卖派对美食服务不可与其他优惠同时使用方法结合使用。Sec 6Sec 4Sec 3Sec 2Sec8Sec 7返回返回Vocabulary studyReading这种方法可以和其他方法一起使用。 This method can be used in conjunction with other

38、 methods. ranslation Tnswer A in practice1.But in practice such a society could not long remain stable. 但是实际上这种社会不能保持长期稳定.2.In practice, the method is difficult and uncertain. 事实上, 这个方法是很困难而且是无把握的.Sec 6Sec 4Sec 3Sec 2Sec8Sec 7返回返回ReadingVocabulary study 事实上, 他不得不常常依靠之前的经验。 In practice, he must rely

39、too often on his previous experience.ranslation Tnswer A in addition to ：1.She gets various perquisites in addition to her wages. 她工资以外,还有各种津贴.2.In addition to giving general introduction to computers, the course also provides practical experience. 课程除了介绍一般电脑知识外, 还提供实际操作的机会.Vocabulary studyReading 除

40、了口头陈述和研究报告, 请确保您的课堂出勤与参与。 In addition to a presentation and report, attendance and participation are required.ranslation Tnswer Arely on： 1.You should rely on your own efforts. 你应该靠自己的努力.Sec 6Sec 4Sec 3Sec 2Sec8Sec 7返回返回Vocabulary studyReading1.你可指望我来帮忙。2.工作还是要靠大家去做。 1.You can relyon me for help. 2.

41、We rely onyou to do thework.ranslation Tnswer Av 1. E-learning is (benefit) economically because of no use of Paper & Pencil.v 2. E-learning is (suit) to distance learning and flexible learning,v 3. E-learning includes (number) types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and stre

42、aming video.v 4. For many students, E-learning is the most (convenience) way to pursue a degree in higher education.v 5. Collaborative learning is (distinguish) from the traditional approach in which the teacher is the main source of knowledge and skills. Answer: 1.beneficial 2.suited 3.numerous 4.c

43、onvenient 5.distinguished Task II Complete the following sentences with the words or phrases given. Change forms if necessary.Readingv 6. Computers and mobile devices allow students and teachers (access) to websites and other programsv 7. The virtual classroom also provides the opportunity for stude

44、nts to receive direct instruction from a (qualify) teacher in an interactive environment.v 8. Computer-aided assessment, (range)from automated multiple-choice tests to more complicated systems is becoming increasingly common.v 9. Learning communities on the social network are around subjects as (div

45、ersity) as test preparation and language education.v 10. E-learning has now been adopted and used by (vary) companies to inform and educate both their employees and customers. Answer: 6. access 7.qualified 8. ranging 9.diverse 10.variousVocabulary studyReadingDetail study of the textHere，the “E” sho

46、uld be interpreted to mean “exciting, enthusiastic, energetic, extended and excellent” in addition to “electronic”. It is also suggested that the “E” should refer to “everything, everyone, easy”.释义：“E”除了可以理解成“电子的”，还可以理解成（E-learning）“令人兴奋、充满热情、精力充沛、涉猎广泛和出类拔萃”。同时，“E”还暗指（通过E-learning）“任何人都能很容易地获取任何知识。”

47、ReadingDetail study of the textThat is to say, students do not have to go to the physical classroom to learn, and course content and instructional packets are delivered to students by the Internet learning platform. Assignments are evaluated by teachers. 释义：（在E-learning的学习环境中）学生不需要去教室学习，学习内容和指导学习的课程

48、包通过网络学习平台发送给学生。当然，作业还是有老师评判。ReadingDetail study of the textStudents and instructors communicate via the social software such as blogs, QQ, podcasts, which have been used to foster online learning communities around subjects as diverse as test preparation and language learning.释义：学生和老师通过博客、QQ、播客等社交软件

49、进行交流。这种方式也促进了网上学习社区的兴起。在这些社区里，大家讨论各种话题，从如何准备考试到如何进行语言学习。ReadingDetail study of the textBoth the autonomous learning and instructor-led learning rely heavily on self-motivation, self-discipline, and the ability to communicate in writing effectively. 释义：不论是自主学习还是老师指导下的学习，（学习效果）很大程度上都取决于学习者的自我激励、自我约束以及

50、高效的书面交流能力。ReadingTask I Complete the following statements according to the text.v With the development of technology, traditional classroom study is partly _.v “E” also represents in addition to “electronic”.v 3. E-learning can happen .v 4. E-learning is appropriate for , but it can also be used in

51、conjunction with .v 5. and the ability to communicate in writing effectively play a vital role in autonomous learning.v 6. In conventional E-learning systems, were delivered to students by various ways, while assignments were assessed by the teacherreplaced with some E-learningexciting, enthusiastic

52、, energetic, extended and excellent in or out of the classroomdistance learning and flexible learningface-to-face teachingself-motivation, self-disciplineinstructional packetsReading v 1. Students can access video clips through the Internet instead of relying on DVDs or tapes. .v 2. One of the key a

53、dvantages of E-learning is the improved interactions between students and instructors. .v 3. If a student is confused, bored or frustrated, he is unlikely to be motivated to succeed in that class. .v 4. Blogs allow students and teachers to share their thoughts and comments on the thoughts of others

54、which could create an interactive learning environment. .v 5.E-learning also has some disadvantages, which have been found to make learning less effective than traditional class room settings, for example, ease of cheating. .学生们可以通过互联网获得一些视频，这样就不再需要DVD和录像带了。网络学习的一个重要优点在于增加了老师和学生之间的互动。如果一个学生感到困惑,沮丧或无

55、聊,就不太可能激发他兴趣，使课堂学习卓有成效。学生和老师可以在博客上让分享各自的想法、评论他人的观点，从而就创建了一个互动的学习环境。人们发现网络学习也有一些缺点，比方说,容易作弊，这导致其效果低于传统课堂学习效果。Task III. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.Reading1.自主学习很大程度上依赖于自我激励和自我管理。(autonomous) v .2. E不仅代表 “电子的”的意思，还能理解成充满激情和活力。(interpret)v .3.网络学习更能培养学生的自主学习意识。(foster)v .4. 课程内容通过网络发

56、布给学生，作业由老师评价。(deliver)v .5. 学生和老师可以通过视频会议等一些技术进行交流。 (via)v .Autonomous learning relies heavily on self-motivation and self-discipline.In addition to “electronic”, “E” also should be interpreted to mean “enthusiastic and energetic”.Online learning can foster students awareness of autonomous learning.

57、Course contents are delivered to students, and assignments are evaluated by the teacher.Students and instructors communicate via these technologies such as videoconferencing. Task IV. Translate the following sentences into English.Reading Computers and many mobile devices allow us access Computers a

58、nd many mobile devices allow us access to websites and some learning platforms conveniently. to websites and some learning platforms conveniently. Now, please discuss the following topics in groups.Now, please discuss the following topics in groups. Could you please give us some websites which is ve

59、ry helpful for our study?Do you know how to give an instruction of using the websites?Watching and listeningUseful words click on the link 点击链接sign up 注册log onto 登陆enter the user name 输入用户名 Download 下载 upload 上传BBS Bulletin Board System的缩写）公告栏Watching and listeningS =Student; T=TeacherS: Miss Song,

60、U-learning platform seems to be helpful for learning.T: Yes. There are lots of resources there, which can help you to (learn autonomously). And this type of learning is especially helpful for improving your listening comprehension and spoken English.S: I am not sure how to use the platform. Can you (giv