Unit Open and distance learning Lesson Developing it skills(lesson15) Objectives

Unit 4. Open and distance learning
Lesson 1. Developing IT skills(lesson15)
Objectives: By the end of the lesson students will be able to:
Listen for the gist and listen for the detailed information.
Use linking words in meaningful situations.
Enlarge the lexical resource with developing IT skills.
Skills to be emphasized: Listening, speaking, reading, writing
Target structure: The usage of linking words.
Target vocabulary: Range, Sleading, Qualification, Access, Boost, Computing, Communication, Plenty, Available, Impartial, Guidance, Currently
Materials: photos, a tape, textbooks
Starter Time: 5 min.
Aim: involving students into the lesson.
Tell students to discuss with their partner. Ask them to tell about information technology.
. Elicit the answers in a whole class discussion. Write
on the board:
- What way do you use most? Why?
Students’ own answers. (enclosure 1.2)


Pre-listening Time: 10 min.
Aim: teaching new vocabulary.

1. 
   Range
   
2. 
   Sleading
   
3. 
   Qualification
   
4. 
   Access
   
5. 
   Boost
   
6. 
   Computing
   
7. 
   Communication
   
8. 
   Plenty
   
9. 
   Available
   
10. 
    Impartial
    
11. 
    Guidance
    
12. 
    Currently
    

(enclosure 2.1)


While-listening Time: 15 min.
Aim: listening for specific information.

1. 
   Tape scriptAdult learning English, maths and IT Improving your computer and IT skills Improving your computer skills can help you keep in touch with friends and family, get on at work or to help with further learning. Choose from a range of courses, from free online taster sessions to course sleading to qualifications. How to improve your computer skills Developing computer or information technology (IT) skills can help you access a range of resources and services, such as online banking or shopping. If you want to progress to further learning, getting to grips with computers and the internet can also help you save time and give you access to lots of free online resources for your coursework and research. Find a course to boost your computer skills There are computing courses at all levels, for beginners and beyond. Many courses are flexible, so you can learn when you want and at your own pace. Courses are often called IT or ICT (Information and Communications Technology). You can also do specific courses on topics such as using the internet or email, and learn to touch-type. Advice on courses to improve your computer skills There's plenty of help and advice available to help you find a computer course that suits you. For free and impartial guidance over the phone, contact a local Careers Adviser careers Service Qualifications in computing and IT Essential Skills ICT Essential Skills ICT aims to give you the opportunity to develop practical ICT skills to use in the area you are currently employed or wish to gain employment in and for your own personal need. (enclosure 2.2)