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Greetings Colleagues!

Over the last year UCF (University of Central Florida) has been developing a fully online ESL program. We are launching Levels 1-4 this summer, and 5-8 in August. Each level has two courses: Reading/Writing/Grammar and Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation. Each course runs for 8 weeks, and includes about 15 hours of instruction each week, a total of about 30 each week. The courses are asynchronous, but include a synchronous component, and lively teaching videos. We have used the latest technology, including Lightboards to teach. 

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Christina Cavage
Content Specialist
ELI Faculty
University of Central Florida
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Did you create the online assessment or is it something you purchased?

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Virginia Simmons
Teacher and Teacher Trainer for ELL
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-04-2020 10:59
From: Christina Cavage
Subject: Online ESL Program

Greetings Colleagues!

Over the last year UCF (University of Central Florida) has been developing a fully online ESL program. We are launching Levels 1-4 this summer, and 5-8 in August. Each level has two courses: Reading/Writing/Grammar and Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation. Each course runs for 8 weeks, and includes about 15 hours of instruction each week, a total of about 30 each week. The courses are asynchronous, but include a synchronous component, and lively teaching videos. We have used the latest technology, including Lightboards to teach. 

Our intended audience had been our own students who wanted to get a head start on their language studies before they obtained a visa, or the funding to come to UCF. However, in light of our current situation, I wanted to make you aware of our programming. Students do take a placement test online, and complete a week of orientation, also online before beginning. If you are interested, or know of programs who may need to find a way to serve their students, we would love to help.

Best,
Christina Cavage

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Christina Cavage
Content Specialist
ELI Faculty
University of Central Florida
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THANK YOU.   Everything I have seen from UCF has been quality.

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Virginia Simmons
Teacher and Teacher Trainer for ELL
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Original Message:
Sent: 20-04-2020 07:34
From: Virginia Simmons
Subject: Online ESL Program

Did you create the online assessment or is it something you purchased?

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Virginia Simmons
Teacher and Teacher Trainer for ELL

Original Message:
Sent: 07-04-2020 10:59
From: Christina Cavage
Subject: Online ESL Program

Greetings Colleagues!

Over the last year UCF (University of Central Florida) has been developing a fully online ESL program. We are launching Levels 1-4 this summer, and 5-8 in August. Each level has two courses: Reading/Writing/Grammar and Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation. Each course runs for 8 weeks, and includes about 15 hours of instruction each week, a total of about 30 each week. The courses are asynchronous, but include a synchronous component, and lively teaching videos. We have used the latest technology, including Lightboards to teach. 

Our intended audience had been our own students who wanted to get a head start on their language studies before they obtained a visa, or the funding to come to UCF. However, in light of our current situation, I wanted to make you aware of our programming. Students do take a placement test online, and complete a week of orientation, also online before beginning. If you are interested, or know of programs who may need to find a way to serve their students, we would love to help.

Best,
Christina Cavage

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Christina Cavage
Content Specialist
ELI Faculty
University of Central Florida
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Original Message------

Greetings Colleagues!

Over the last year UCF (University of Central Florida) has been developing a fully online ESL program. We are launching Levels 1-4 this summer, and 5-8 in August. Each level has two courses: Reading/Writing/Grammar and Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation. Each course runs for 8 weeks, and includes about 15 hours of instruction each week, a total of about 30 each week. The courses are asynchronous, but include a synchronous component, and lively teaching videos. We have used the latest technology, including Lightboards to teach. 

Our intended audience had been our own students who wanted to get a head start on their language studies before they obtained a visa, or the funding to come to UCF. However, in light of our current situation, I wanted to make you aware of our programming. Students do take a placement test online, and complete a week of orientation, also online before beginning. If you are interested, or know of programs who may need to find a way to serve their students, we would love to help.

Best,
Christina Cavage

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Christina Cavage
Content Specialist
ELI Faculty
University of Central Florida
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Hi Christina,

I'd love to learn more about your placement and online format.  Do you use a placement such as Duolingo or TOEFL or you have an institutional one? What learning management system do you use?

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Kara Sappington
Associate Director - Corban Language Institute & International Student Support
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-04-2020 10:59
From: Christina Cavage
Subject: Online ESL Program

Greetings Colleagues!

Over the last year UCF (University of Central Florida) has been developing a fully online ESL program. We are launching Levels 1-4 this summer, and 5-8 in August. Each level has two courses: Reading/Writing/Grammar and Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation. Each course runs for 8 weeks, and includes about 15 hours of instruction each week, a total of about 30 each week. The courses are asynchronous, but include a synchronous component, and lively teaching videos. We have used the latest technology, including Lightboards to teach. 

Our intended audience had been our own students who wanted to get a head start on their language studies before they obtained a visa, or the funding to come to UCF. However, in light of our current situation, I wanted to make you aware of our programming. Students do take a placement test online, and complete a week of orientation, also online before beginning. If you are interested, or know of programs who may need to find a way to serve their students, we would love to help.

Best,
Christina Cavage

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Christina Cavage
Content Specialist
ELI Faculty
University of Central Florida
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