Basic English 6 information

Basic English 6 is an interactive class, which means it takes place in a computer lab. You and the students will need to log in to the computers using the standard Novell process.

[This does not mean that the students should just use the computer to learn. One way that works very well is to have a lecture and/or other activities about the topic(s) of the day, then spend some time with computer-based activities. Computer activities should also be assigned as homework.]

Each student will buy an access code at the bookstore for "Fundamentals of English Grammar". The website is www.azarinteractive.com.

Each of you has an instructor code. I recommend you spend a little time getting to know the site and its features before you start the class.

When you enter the code for the first time, you will be prompted to change it to your own preferred password.

By registering the above access code, you will gain instructor access to the follow product:
* Fundamentals of English Grammar Interactive

Please note that as an instructor, you can see everything from the students’ point of view—just. Click “Go to Student View” at the top of the Teacher Home page.

To download the Quick Start manual, please click on this link:
http://pearsonsupport.helpserve.com/index.php?_m=downloads&_a=viewdownload&downloaditemid=91&nav=0,7,32

Elizabeth teaches the morning Basic English 6 classes and has a great success rate. I strongly recommend her as a resource. You may want to observe one or two of her classes (and/or spend some time talking to her) about how she uses the computers as a tool in the classroom.

Most of the first day will probably be spent in housekeeping duties, including the background information forms, reviewing the policies/procedures handouts and helping the students learn how to find their Novell logons and start to navigate the site.

Here is a guide to helping the student find their Novell logons and passwords: http://lang-inst.blogspot.com/2009/11/preparing-for-be6.html