Title: Students' Guideline
Course: Anglès 4t ESO 1r T

1. Introduction:

Some people say we all live in a double reality: physical and digital, and sometimes this causes some people a lot of trouble because they can not grasp the differences, if there are any!

Are you keen on social media platforms or would you rather spend your time in the real world? Do you know that English is the language mostly used on the internet? Have you ever thought about the dangers of the digital world? Can you imagine all the activities a teenager can do online? Would you like to join an online competition?

As you can see, you are at the centre of this course! Don't miss the chance to express yourself and show your strengths to the world. Take advantage of the individual and group activities that you will be asked to do and stay true to yourself! I'm looking forward to get to know you a bit better!

2. Contents:

These are the topics you are going to discuss and write about:

Unit 1: This is me on the world wide web: In the physical world as well as in the digital one, we all have an individual identity which makes us unique.

In this unit you will read about, listen to and watch people discussing digital identity. Then, you will be asked to think about it and give an answer to the following question: what makes us different from each other?

As a final task, you will be asked to:

  1. write a narrative text: a personal anecdote about social media,
  2. edit and publish your blog on Moodle.
  3. assess your classmates' submissions and give feedback on your learning experience.

For more details, read the Introduction: challenge ONE - What makes us different from each other?

Unit 2: This is me in my free time: After school time, we all have some time to relax, enjoy our hobbies or entertain ourselves. Can we do so in the digital world the same way we do it in the physical world?

In this unit, you will read about, listen to and watch people discussing teenagers' free time activities. Then, you will be asked to do some research online and do a survey about one question: is free time the most expensive time we have?

As a final task, you will be asked to:

  1. write a report with your findings, conclusions and a proposal for a free leisure activity.
  2. edit and publish your blog on Moodle.
  3. assess your classmates' submissions and give feedback on your learning experience.

For more details, read the Introduction: challenge TWO - is free time the most expensive time I have?

Unit 3: This is me as a storyteller: Imagination is what makes humanity special. People all over the planet enjoy sharing stories, anecdotes, jokes, poems, songs etc, Can we do so in the digital world as we do it in the physical world?

In this unit, you will learn about literature and you will be asked to become an author yourself! So, use your imagination and be creative to answer the question: what's the story behind the image? You will be invited to join a literary contest, too!

As a final task, you will be asked to:

  1. write a narrative poem and perform in front of an audience,
  2. edit and publish your blog on Moodle.
  3. assess your classmates' submissions and give feedback on your learning experience.

For more details, read the Introduction: challenge THREE - what's the story behind an image?

3. What elements are there on the Moodle course?

The course has different elements you have to take into account:

- There is a Calendar that will help you be aware of activity deadlines.
- There is a Completition Progress bar which will turn green when you have completed the activities.
- There is the Grades button which leads you to all your marks and feedback comments.
- There are some tools for communication, such as forums
  - Announcements - check this forum everyday and you will get instructions and hints to follow the course easily.
  - Any questions? - type any questions and doubts you may have while doing the course. The teacher and also your classmates will help you. You are welcome to answer your classmates' doubts, too. Remember, this is a collaborative forum, so let's work together and help each other.
  - Individual forum - if you have a private question or comment for your teacher, use this forum. It's only between you and your teacher.
- Finally, there is the course content organized in units or modules:
  - Initial Evaluation:
    - This is me! - can you understand the lyrics of a song? focus on vocabulary for describing people and introducing yourself, too.
    - Useful language for giving opinion - revise phrases for giving opinion.
    - What's your opinion? - can your express your opinion on a topic? can you write a text of about 60-80 words?
  - Units: in every unit there are 3 sections:
    - Resources: The book - just click on the book and you will get all the necessary information to follow the course. There is text, audio and video to help you practice and learn everything you need to do the final task. Read the book carefully and follow the instructions on the "Stop & Think" section, so, don't forget to do the activities before you move to the next page of the book! You will find the activities listed in the Activities section. Here you will find your Learning journal where you will write your ideas, opinions and proposals for each unit. Your teacher will tell you if you have to complete My Learner Diary or My Basic Ideas.

    - Activities:  Here you have the same activities listed on the "Stop & Think" section for each unit.These activities will help you learn the language and brainstorm the ideas you will need to do the final task. Some are easier and some are a bit more difficult. Some activities are graded and so, your teacher will tell you which ones you have to do and which ones you don't.

    - Final Task: it has 4 parts - This is the most important section of the course, your final task for every unit. So, don't miss it!
      - The assignments For every final assignment, you will have to create a written or oral text related to the activities you have done before. Some are individual assignments and some are group assignments.
      - The blog you have to write a post. Your teacher will show you how to edit a blog in your Moodle profile.
      - The workshop: - First, you have to make a submission (copy the text and image of your blog post). Second, after the submission deadline, you'll be given two submissions from other classmates for you to asses. Assessment is based on a simple rubric.
      - The feedback: you have to answer 3 questions about your learning experience for each unit.