Highlights 2010

• ONLINE workshop with an option for an ONSITE program

• Learn from nationally recognized experts with proven experience in teaching Arabic

• Discover best practices of teaching Arabic in the classroom

• Network, collaborate, and build long-lasting professional connections with Arabic instructors nation wide

• An excellent opportunity for Professional development

 

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ONLINE Course

Starting: May 24th - Ending: June 4th

Some topics to be introduced in STARTALK 2010 workshops include: 

• The use and integration of technology in the Arabic language classroom.

• Total Physical Response TPR & TPRS (storytelling) in the Arabic language classroom.

• Content based instruction in the Arabic language classroom.

• Shared reading in the Arabic language classroom.

• Collaborative work (Travel brochures) in the Arabic language classroom.

• Pre and post reading strategies in the Arabic language classroom.

• Culture in the Arabic language classroom: Music, Proverbs, Food...ect.

• The use of Media in the Arabic language classroom.

• Social Bonding

Our Online Course provides a convenient and effective way to enhance Arabic teaching skills with some of the foremost experts in Arabic teaching.

Simple as ..

• Print out the course notes

• Watch the video lecture

• Take the quiz and evaluation

• Join the discussion

Technical Requirement

To view and participate in this Online Course, you need:

1. Firefox , Safari, Chrome or Internet Explorer 7.0 Browsers.

2. FREE Firefox Download: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
   FREE Safari Download: http://www.apple.com/safari/download/
   FREE Chrome Download: http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/static.py?page=welcome.cs&hl=en

3. The latest version of Flash player. 
   If you do not have the latest version of Flash you can download it FREE at :
   http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash

4. A Broadband Internet connection like DSL, T1 or Cable.

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ONSITE Workshop

Starting: August 2nd - Ending: August 6th

Top performing students will be selected from the online session to attend the onsite session at California State University, San Bernardino

• One week of onsite training at  California State University , San Bernardino  (CSUSB)

• Practice teaching in a real-time class room environment of Arabic language students

• Generous Stipend ($400/person) plus FREE accommodations

• University and Service Learning CREDIT available from CSUSB

• Gain valuable skills to help promote your career

 

 

Media

Service Credit

Based on successful completion of course requirement (Passing grade: 70%), participants will have the option of receiving service credit from CSUSB's College of Extended Learning.

The online workshop qualifies for 4 credit hours and the onsite workshop qualifies for an additional 4 credit hours.

The title of the class is ARAB 1000 and ARAB 1001: "Teaching of Arabic as a Foreign Language".

The participants are expected to cover their own cost of receiving the Service Learning Credit ($70/credit hour).

Please make Checks payable to: HADI and mail* to:

HADI
5860 Hannum Ave
Culver City, CA 90230

* Checks must be received by June 25th, 2010 at the latest.

 

 

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Technical Questions

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1. What type of internet browser do I need for this course?
   1. The different components for this online course are optimized for Firefox, Safari, Chrome  and Internet Explorer browser..
      FREE Firefox Download: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
      FREE Safari Download: http://www.apple.com/safari/download/
      FREE Chrome Download: http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/static.py?page=welcome.cs&hl=en
2. Do I need any special software to view the online lectures?
   1. You will need the latest version of Flash player. If you do not have the latest version of Flash you can download it FREE at the link below.
      http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash
3. What kind of Internet connection do I need to participate in this online course?
   1. You will need a Broadband Internet connection to be able to fully participate in the course.

 

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General Questions

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4. How many times can I view course content?
   1. Course content can be viewed as many times as you would like.
5. How many times can I take the Quiz?
   1. You can only take the quiz once and the results are recorded for assessment. Once you have taken the quiz the system will display the correct response to any wrong answer.
6. What happens if I log out or stop taking in the middle of the course or quiz?

1. You can log out of the course at any time. However each time you log out and log back in you will need to navigate through the course to get to where you left off.
2. Quizzes should be completed in one session. Any extended break in activity while taking the quiz might cause problems with scoring of the quiz.

7. How can I participate in the discussion for each course?
   1. As a registered student of the course you post to the discussion board. For details on how to use the discussion board please see the following link: http://www.classroad.com/startalk/forum/help.asp
    
8. How can I save or print the course notes?

        The slides and notes are copyrighted material of the experts however you can view, save and print these notes for your personal use.

 

Contact Info

For questions related to the course material, please post on the discussion
board.  http://classroad.com/Startalk/forum/


Program Assistant Director:  Nada Muhammad
startalk@classroad.com
(310)624-0006 Ext. 102

Tech Support:  techsupport@hadi.org
(310) 642-0006 ext. 120