tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314442771518313812024-03-13T07:16:43.410-07:00Reflective Online TeachingMy Personal Site for Reflective TeachingJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852207093055753986noreply@blogger.comBlogger399125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631444277151831381.post-91598702463912097922023-09-02T08:21:00.012-07:002023-09-02T09:50:53.084-07:00Core Beliefs and Strategies for Effective Online Language Teaching<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h1Cfb-sOOI8?si=uOm7ANWQ8ghY9T0h" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></div><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Core Beliefs and Strategies for <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Effective Online Language Teaching<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Exploring effective online language education<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR8k5WLQhDk3tmLc6SXddwAs2ITdcnkvzF6DkOwLwz0XH8i0gOGEPvLvaewTN2EvJock5HZsKFLpePfhpFjSp1w50-4xEzKLXmNVMK8rFXTG1R-F2mx2ujAvFXfYpkY0vokbiMZXxe2Jkg7b4gJrNVBSySFwUz5Qs8T-FPOs3WNXC2e1gHVtehh_Uz-nNf/s539/Capture.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="539" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR8k5WLQhDk3tmLc6SXddwAs2ITdcnkvzF6DkOwLwz0XH8i0gOGEPvLvaewTN2EvJock5HZsKFLpePfhpFjSp1w50-4xEzKLXmNVMK8rFXTG1R-F2mx2ujAvFXfYpkY0vokbiMZXxe2Jkg7b4gJrNVBSySFwUz5Qs8T-FPOs3WNXC2e1gHVtehh_Uz-nNf/w374-h211/Capture.JPG" width="374" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Introduction</span></i></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">The
landscape of education has evolved dramatically with the advent of online
learning platforms and tools, and it is hoped that, after the COVID-19
pandemic, this evolution was not solely driven by emotional contagion. As
traditional classroom settings give way to virtual environments, educators face
new challenges and opportunities in providing effective language instruction.
The brick-and-mortar classroom of yesteryear is not just a site of memoir but a
place where younger generations continue to learn and ripe before they can
transition to online learning. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">This article-like
account, which is a bit of web archaeology, delves into the core beliefs and
strategies essential for successful online language teaching, drawing insights
from a webinar I conducted on March 21, 2020 <w:sdt citation="t" id="-484089425"><!--[if supportFields]><span
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style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, that discussed
various aspects of this dynamic mode of education. I have also added new things
for online teachers to consider and help learners better adjust to the virtual
environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Embracing Core Beliefs</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">In
the world of online language teaching, several core beliefs underscore
effective pedagogy. In order to prevent ‘teaching and learning ordeals and
challenges’, it’s essential to adhere to basic yet sound core beliefs. These
beliefs serve as guiding principles to create engaging and productive virtual
classrooms and must not evaporate into the ethersphere but remain present at
all times:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #385623; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Instructor-Led
Courses<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Instructors
play a crucial role in maintaining a consistent teacher presence. Students should
not be followed behind in chase or be left to wander aimlessly in synchronous
sessions; instead, they need guidance and supervision from their instructors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Teachers
facilitate activities, offer guidance, and keep students on track. They should
not be mere bystanders and should not let learners meet with their doom
because their instructors are just duckfaces in the online virtual classroom.
Educators’ role is pivotal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Effective
time management is key to ensuring smooth class progression. The class is
planned, executed, and then finished to the last stone by the teachers. If
the last teaching stone is not laid on the students’ learning wall, the
instructional process is incomplete.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Student-Centered
Approach<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Courses
must prioritize student engagement and interaction. A lumpy and poorly
structured lesson plan can lead to disengagement, and we don’t expect
teachers to simply shrug their shoulders and ignore this issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Learning
shifts from a traditional lecture model to collaborative, task-based
activities. Instructors need to encourage their pupils to say “mutiny on
lengthy grammar explanations” that are not conducive to learning or hinder
effective language use in conversation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Students
actively participate in challenging, meaningful tasks to promote language acquisition.
Instructors should be concerned if students are not actively using the target
language, and it should give all instructors the creeps when students are
failing in their language learning attempts.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Collaborative
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Online
courses should incorporate collaborative tasks and teamwork. This means
learners need to be active participants during class time and teachers should
no monopolize or dominate class talking time. Teachers should not barge in on
learners’ conversations; they should refrain from interrupting learners’
exchanges and allow them to experiment with the language they know.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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projects and interactive activities foster language production and community
building. These types of tasks can be effectively used across a full gamut of
speaking and collaboration exercises where learners can negotiate meaning.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Balancing
collaborative and individual tasks ensures a holistic learning experience. In
online scenarios teachers should not hurl individual classwork into a desk
drawer but profit from it and enhance the learning process.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Maximizing
Participation and Flexibility<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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should offer flexibility in class schedules to accommodate diverse student
needs. Forcing students to participate is counterproductive just by calling
the class roster. Planning a class where students only listen, repeat, and
are nominated to participate can be detrimental and rather spiteful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Utilize
a Learning Management System (LMS) to monitor and track student progress and
engagement. Nowadays, learners may not always be diligent in managing their
learning needs, and we can wager our pocket money against each other’s but if
no LMS is used, it can be challenging to understand what students are doing
on their own.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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communicate expectations for participation and completion of coursework. It
is no wonder learners can be worth and dissatisfied with their teachers and
learning experience if their expectation are not met or if the book and
course materials are not adequately covered.</span></p>
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Use of Technology<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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technology tools to enhance language learning. If you’re online, take
advantage of every feature the videoconferencing platform offers. Tech-savvy
and like-minded instructors can collaborate and exchange ideas to improve the
student learning experiences.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Foster
student fluency in using the online platform for communication and
collaboration. “Working with bellows and anvil and hammers,” teach them that
the platform is a step forward in achieving success in language learning.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Encourage
critical thinking and inventive language use through technology-enabled
tasks. If the institution’s LMS does include -for instance- forums, create
interactive tasks for learners to engage with each other, and ensure that
you, as the teacher, also participate in them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><b><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Strategies for Success</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">In
the realm of online language teaching, adopting effective strategies is
paramount to creating a meaningful and engaging learning experience. Here are
some strategies to consider and which I included in the webinar conducted on
March 21, 2020 <w:sdt citation="t" id="-568108332"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Acu20 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Acuña, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #385623; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Clear
and Concise Instructions<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo6; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Always
provide explicit instructions for all activities and tasks. Display them on
the slide you plan to use in class.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo6; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Clarity
reduces confusion and ensures students can complete tasks independently. Work
on concept checking to ensure that learners do comprehend what needs to be
achieved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo6; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Anticipate
potential challenges and questions to minimize disruptions. Be mindful of
potential conflict within the class when assigning individuals for pair work
or group activities.</span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #385623; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">2<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Aesthetically
Pleasing Resources<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #385623; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;"> </span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo7; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Design
and create course materials and resources with visual appeal. Ensure that the
design is either neutral (suitable for any group of students) or tailored to
the age of your learners in the virtual classroom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo7; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Avoid
cluttered pages and choose simple, well-organized layouts. Excessive content can
be visually overwhelming and exhausting. Use each slide for a single element
or concept, avoiding the combination of multiple elements (e.g., two grammar
points) on one slide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo7; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Visual
coherence enhances focus and comprehension. Present information sequentially
and one piece at a time. Displaying more than one piece of information can be
distracting or even confusing for the learners.</span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #385623; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">3<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Feedback
and Reflection<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #385623; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;"> </span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Provide
timely and constructive feedback on student performance. Allocate a few
minutes for providing feedback on important activities such as production
tasks. It’s essential that students understand the areas they need to
improve.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Feedback
should stimulate critical thinking and guide language improvement. Take the
time to clarify concepts that may have been unclear to learners. Challenge
them to identify mistakes in pronunciation, in speaking, in word choice, and
other areas.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Foster
reflection on mistakes and encourage growth through feedback loops. As
previously mentioned, provide feedback to learners after important production
activities. This should occur at various intervals, not just at the end of a
synchronous session. Also directly ask them what they believe they needs to
enhance to become proficient speakers of the language.</span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #385623; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">4<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Structured Time Management<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #385623; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;"> </span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo9; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Design
activities with specific time limits to ensure a smooth flow. Be respectful
of the time constraints you establish for class activities. For instance, a
warmer should never consume 45 minutes of a class but should be carried out
within a 15-minute timeframe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo9; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Balancing
short activities, explanations, practice, and feedback maintains engagement.
As author Penny Ur stated, students should be involved in different
activities every 15 minutes or so. Ensure that feedback is integrated within
those 15 minutes interval.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo9; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Incorporate
tools like breakout rooms and timers to manage time effectively. Breakout
rooms are as crucial, if not more so, than the main session classroom; it is
within these rooms that students demonstrate their understanding of your
explanations and instructions.</span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #385623; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">5<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Flexibility for Individual
Needs<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo10; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Recognize
that online learning may require students to adapt their environments. Just
as we, as teachers, need to adjust our working spaces for synchronous classes,
learners need to make arrangements to have a quiet space at home, away from
typical household noise.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo10; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Consider
students' technical constraints and provide solutions for participation.
Learners who need extra guidance can be directed to contact librarians or any
other personnel who can assist them in setting up their equipment or managing
their user login and password for the institutional Learning Management System
(LMS).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo10; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Offer
additional resources and support to accommodate diverse needs. Direct
learners to YouTube tutorials, platform manuals, and similar resources. If
feasible within the class timeframe, provide instruction on the basic
platform features while working on in-class activities.</span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #385623; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-themecolor: accent6; mso-themeshade: 128;">6<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Cultivate Online Community<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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a sense of belonging through collaborative projects and interactions. Many learners
may find the virtual world isolating and experience loneliness. Ensure healthy
interactions among class members during synchronous sessions and throughout
the entire course.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo11; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Utilize
communication tools beyond the classroom for ongoing engagement. True,
effective online educators do make use of communication features in the LMS to
extend their teacher and teaching presence beyond the virtual classroom.
Learners should understand that they are not alone in their learning journey.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo11; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Encourage
peer-to-peer learning and support within the virtual community. As mentioned
earlier, learning should not occur in isolation but should be facilitated by other
peers. Students need to feel a sense of belonging to a group, even though
they don’t meet F2F.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></i></b><b><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Conclusion</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Online
language teaching presents educators with dynamic videoconferencing platforms
and LMS resources, opening up new avenues for engaging students and promote
language acquisition. These digital tools offer instructors the opportunity to
create vibrant virtual classroom where students can learn, collaborate, and
communicate effectively, both in synchronous and asynchronous sessions. By
embracing core beliefs centered on student engagement, feedback, and community
building, educators can navigate the evolving educational landscape and deliver
impactful and meaningful online language instruction for all learners craving
for speaking English.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">In
this ever-changing educational landscape, the principles and practices outlined
here, where were discussed and endorsed during the PD Talk webinar recording of
March 21, 2020 <w:sdt citation="t" id="956221239"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Acu20 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Acuña, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, will continue to guide
language educators in providing meaningful online language instruction. As we
move forward, it’s clear that online language instruction and learning is not
just a temporary response to external circumstances, such as the COVID-19
pandemic. Instead, it does represent a valuable and enduring approach to
language education, one that empowers learners of all backgrounds and aspirations
to master that art of speaking English and thrive in an increasingly
interconnected world. With dedication and innovation, language teachers can
harness the potential of online platforms to ensure that language acquisition
remains a dynamic and enriching experience for all.</span></p>
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<h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES;">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>BIBLIOGRAPHY<span style='mso-element:
field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Acuña, J.
(2020, March 21). <i>PD Talk Online Core Beliefs on Online Education</i>.
Retrieved from YouTube.Com: https://youtu.be/h1Cfb-sOOI8?si=HYIgrkR8CWFQ6uR3<o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if supportFields]><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></b><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE24jdMS4HltppF915yuj_ccHcEbIMvraxRST57rZhwNdhTkVGaMNuhHXII5dGDJmcnQLfzrnE9O63n1_qh3QO3zAJRrWbNynWLAnZDdIWzFiUElK7Es3REt8w-34eMYgDxyJXCDWRmGCLuv6B-8QGhGUnp7O8cN_zN3eu-QR2ypo032aug0NAaSHhY4O4/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" height="18" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE24jdMS4HltppF915yuj_ccHcEbIMvraxRST57rZhwNdhTkVGaMNuhHXII5dGDJmcnQLfzrnE9O63n1_qh3QO3zAJRrWbNynWLAnZDdIWzFiUElK7Es3REt8w-34eMYgDxyJXCDWRmGCLuv6B-8QGhGUnp7O8cN_zN3eu-QR2ypo032aug0NAaSHhY4O4/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p></w:sdt></w:sdt><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Suggested Reading
Comprehension Exercise</span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Reading
Task 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Instructions</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">: Based on the text, answer
the following questions to text your understanding. The answers are provided
below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[1]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
do dynamic videoconferencing platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
offer to educators in online language teaching? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
Limited options for engagement <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
Opportunities for engaging students <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
Only asynchronous learning <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d)
Isolation from students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[2]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">According
to the text, what is one of the key roles of instructors in the virtual
classroom? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
To minimize student interaction <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
To avoid using LMS resources <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
To foster collaboration among students <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d)
To encourage isolation among learners<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[3]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
is the primary purpose of utilizing communication tools beyond the classroom in
online language teaching? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
To create a more isolated learning environment <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
To extend teacher and teaching presence <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
To limit engagement with students <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d)
To discourage peer-to-peer learning<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[4]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
is the main benefit of fostering a sense of belonging in the virtual classroom?
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
To increase student isolation <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
To promote loneliness <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
To enhance student engagement <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d)
To discourage collaboration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[5]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">According
to the text, how can instructors encourage peer-to-peer learning and support? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
By isolating learners <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
By limiting interactions among students <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
By promoting collaboration among peers <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d)
By discouraging community building<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[6]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
does the text suggest about the future of online language teaching? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
It's only a temporary response to the pandemic. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
It empowers learners from all backgrounds. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
It isolates learners. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d)
It has no lasting impact on language education.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[7]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
are the core beliefs discussed in the text that guide effective online language
teaching? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
Student engagement, feedback, and community building <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
Isolation, silence, and individualism <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
Technological limitations, confusion, and frustration <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d)
Disconnection, indifference, and complexity<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[8]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">According
to the text, what role do collaborative projects and interactions play in the
virtual classroom? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
They increase isolation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
They have no impact on students. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
They foster a sense of belonging and engagement. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d)
They discourage communication.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[9]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
is the primary objective of providing explicit instructions for activities and
tasks in online teaching, as mentioned in the text? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
To confuse students <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
To promote independence and reduce confusion <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
To overwhelm students <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d)
To limit student participation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[10]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
is the significance of balancing short activities, explanations, practice, and
feedback in online teaching, as mentioned in the text? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
It leads to excessive content. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
It reduces student engagement. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
It maintains student engagement and comprehension. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d)
It discourages interaction among students.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Reading
Task 2<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Instructions</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">: Based on the text,
decide if the following statements regarding its content are true or false. The
answers are provided below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[1]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True/False:
Online language teaching relies solely on traditional classroom settings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[2]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True/False:
Providing explicit instructions for activities and tasks is not important in
online teaching.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[3]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True/False:
Collaboration and community building are not relevant in the virtual classroom.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[4]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True/False:
Breakout rooms are less important than the main session classroom in online
teaching.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[5]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True/False:
Online language learning is a temporary response to the pandemic.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[6]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True/False:
The text recommends that feedback should not be provided to learners after
important production activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[7]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True/False:
Online educators should not utilize communication features in the Learning
Management System (LMS) to extend their presence beyond the virtual classroom.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[8]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True/False:
Learners in online language teaching do not need to adapt their environments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[9]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True/False:
Visual coherence does not enhance focus and comprehension in online teaching.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[10]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True/False:
Online language teaching has no lasting impact on language education.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="background: yellow; border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-highlight: yellow; padding: 0in;">Answer Key for Reading Comprehension:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0.6in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.35in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;">1)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
Opportunities for engaging students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.6in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.35in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;">2)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
To foster collaboration among students<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.6in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.35in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;">3)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
To extend teacher and teaching presence<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.6in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.35in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;">4)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
To enhance student engagement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.6in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.35in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;">5)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
By promoting collaboration among peers<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.6in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.35in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;">6)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
It empowers learners from all backgrounds.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.6in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.35in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;">7)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
Student engagement, feedback, and community building<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.6in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.35in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;">8)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
They foster a sense of belonging and engagement.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.6in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.35in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;">9)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
To promote independence and reduce confusion<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0.6in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.35in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;">10)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
It maintains student engagement and comprehension.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0.6in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.35in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="background: yellow; border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-highlight: yellow; padding: 0in;">Answer Key for True/False:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[1]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">False.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">(Explanation:
The text mentions that traditional classroom settings are giving way to virtual
environments.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[2]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">False.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">(Explanation:
The text emphasizes the importance of clear instructions.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[3]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">False.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">(Explanation:
The text stresses the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and
collaboration.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[4]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">False.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">(Explanation:
The text highlights the significance of breakout rooms for student engagement.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[5]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">False.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">(Explanation:
The text suggests that it is not just a temporary response but a valuable
approach.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[6]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">False.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">(Explanation:
The text emphasizes the importance of providing timely feedback.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[7]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">False.
<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">(Explanation:
The text encourages the use of communication tools in the LMS.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[8]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">False.
(Explanation: The text suggests that students may need to adapt their learning
environments.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[9]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">False.
(Explanation: The text highlights the importance of visual coherence.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[10]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); font-size: 13pt;">False. </span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); font-size: 13pt;">(Explanation: The text
suggests that it has a lasting impact.)</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p></p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6StdANVjVZabtWx18VbcY9Lj3VEiq5AzFAYChojgqYYM56v_U7RlmEYBN3eFqxJcwOS1243MtCbHlzV8MHUv9bMZKRjAudUE-ET5YeNYXXOIEgIOODKv-JCd7nx5ooP6aGMFFJO8lX8y3_8GXrWtCIwtIUnbPKE2Okbl5ge6u2JF44JbEyb-pUnnx-Vfx/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" height="18" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6StdANVjVZabtWx18VbcY9Lj3VEiq5AzFAYChojgqYYM56v_U7RlmEYBN3eFqxJcwOS1243MtCbHlzV8MHUv9bMZKRjAudUE-ET5YeNYXXOIEgIOODKv-JCd7nx5ooP6aGMFFJO8lX8y3_8GXrWtCIwtIUnbPKE2Okbl5ge6u2JF44JbEyb-pUnnx-Vfx/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/668695195/Exploring-Effective-Online-Language-Education#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Exploring Effective Online Language Education on Scribd">Exploring Effective Online Language Education</a> by <a href="https://es.scribd.com/user/19356163/Jonathan-Acuna#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Jonathan Acuña's profile on Scribd">Jonathan Acuña</a> on Scribd</p><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7080062794348508" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_81102" scrolling="no" src="https://es.scribd.com/embeds/668695195/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-7vjYrN1lZDNs8FNdLlG0" title="Exploring Effective Online Language Education" width="100%"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "https://es.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852207093055753986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631444277151831381.post-75778285786500626892023-08-30T12:14:00.012-07:002023-09-02T07:18:32.151-07:00Book Critique: Nicolas Notovitch’s “The Lost Years of Jesus Christ”<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKjM5HZPCsRHrmRw27Fz203du2oK466RRyz_olCD6xMvCDf-ry0BTuiovVCcvOOj7jn-68oqLyQWJAF8uXLyEGr2-ffD_bsyrnqiqlRCqQz9_83S92fUvjWJks_-OvvySCyFavwviPimxzDKDWmCU-u5eskKeTC0HyxT_Fz5BWEe6xMolhjRZ_lK1HiYE/s3189/P_20220902_173511a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="3189" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKjM5HZPCsRHrmRw27Fz203du2oK466RRyz_olCD6xMvCDf-ry0BTuiovVCcvOOj7jn-68oqLyQWJAF8uXLyEGr2-ffD_bsyrnqiqlRCqQz9_83S92fUvjWJks_-OvvySCyFavwviPimxzDKDWmCU-u5eskKeTC0HyxT_Fz5BWEe6xMolhjRZ_lK1HiYE/w484-h248/P_20220902_173511a.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">“Woman at the Well”
(2016) – painted by Crystal Close</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Church History Museum,
Salt Lake City, Utah<br /></span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Picture taken by
Jonathan Acuña in 2022</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;"><br /></span></b></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Nicolas Notovitch’s “The Lost Years of Jesus Christ”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Book critique<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;">
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8toRSwRJh-bImfM3qRgAcjinjU3Iy9-oh59pTEyBVBaUpSjV1nymF5JL3MRGH3rv0uwkjZmMrOAMa8RB73kD3CNSrqX5Jv-TQU9LHCC_Ca3G2Wl2w0J7fb4uF_VOJX0JlynDmVJ2hznGYYVWidrpVi8gVljcuxLCfRXHXIuyaovkttbSGCaU5043VO4j/s542/Capture.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="542" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8toRSwRJh-bImfM3qRgAcjinjU3Iy9-oh59pTEyBVBaUpSjV1nymF5JL3MRGH3rv0uwkjZmMrOAMa8RB73kD3CNSrqX5Jv-TQU9LHCC_Ca3G2Wl2w0J7fb4uF_VOJX0JlynDmVJ2hznGYYVWidrpVi8gVljcuxLCfRXHXIuyaovkttbSGCaU5043VO4j/s320/Capture.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Jesus stands as the most towering figure within the realm of
Western religious creeds, commanding unparalleled influence in the lives of
many people around the world. The enigma shrouding the “lost years” of His life
intensifies the intrigue surrounding everything that is being said about Him.
As a college literature professor, my penchant lies in delving into literary works
published from the Middle Ages and the 19<sup>th</sup> Century. And having been
nurtured by my family in the Catholic faith, I encountered "The Unknown
Life of Jesus Christ" a remarkable book that unveils an unconventional and
intriguing perspective on His early life, shedding light on a period often
referred to as the "lost" or "missing years" of His earthly
life. Authored by Russian adventurer, Nicolas Notovitch, the book is based on
his purported discovery of ancient manuscripts during his travels to India and
Nepal in 1887. Notovitch (1890) claimed
that these manuscripts contained an account of Jesus' activities and
experiences during the time not covered in the canonical Gospels, encompassing
His sojourn with Brahmani and subsequent emersion in the teachings of the lamas
in India. Having recently concluded Notovitch’s book, I offered my own simple
and unadorned yet sincere critique and book summary.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">In this narrative, Jesus -known as Issa while traveling in
India- is portrayed as a young seeker of wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. Notovitch’s
transcription of his conversation with a lama in a monastery reveals that after
spending His early years in Nazareth, Jesus embarked on a journey of discovery
that took him to various regions in India, Nepal, and Tibet. Various
circumstances compelled him to leave His homeland and family; His age and perceived
readiness for engagement and marriage serving are considered the catalysts for
His departure and sojourning in this area of Asia. During His travels, Jesus
engaged with local scholars, holy men, and spiritual leaders, immersing himself
in the rich tapestry of religious and philosophical traditions that flourished
in that region. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Based on the account of the lama, says Notovitch (1890), Issa (Jesus) acquired proficiency in reading
their sacred scriptures. He engaged in fervent preaching and guidance among the
Shudras, a group often relegated to laboring roles, always linked to servitude
and slavery. In bold stance, Jesus openly criticized the brahmins (priests and
religious figures) and kshatriyas (administrative rulers), accusing them of
distorting the fundamental message of our Creator – one proclaiming the
intrinsic equality of all human beings in the eyes of God. In essence, Notovich’s
narrative account of his transcription of what the lama told him unveils Issa’s
transformative odyssey, portraying a young visionary incarnation of the Buddha
who fearlessly explored and engaged with diverse spiritual traditions, while
advocating for the equality and sanctity of all humanity but especially of
women.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">The narrative emphasizes Jesus' capacity for empathy, his
ability to bridge cultural divides, and his dedication to the pursuit of inner
wisdom. The book showcases his commitment to compassion, healing, and his
concern for the welfare of others while being away from home and when He
started His preaching life around Palestine. As Jesus continues his journey, he
accumulates knowledge and engages in meditative practices, and even reportedly
performs miracles that serve as testaments to his spiritual prowess when He is
back in His homeland. The book touches on profound themes of cross-cultural
exchange, religious tolerance, and the universal quest for understanding. It
challenges the notion of a stagnant and isolated religious landscape,
highlighting the dynamic exchange of ideas that could have potentially occurred
during the time Jesus is said to have spent in these Eastern regions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">It's important to acknowledge that the authenticity of Notovitch's
discovery has been met with skepticism and criticism from various sorts of
scholars and theologists. Many scholars question the historical accuracy of the
text, as it significantly deviates from the traditional biblical narrative of
Jesus' life. Some argue that Notovich's work could be a creative interpretation
rather than a direct translation of ancient manuscripts. But what can be stated
about "The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ" is that it has intrigued
both scholars and readers for its alternative perspective on Jesus' early life
and spiritual journey. While the book may not be widely accepted as historical
fact within mainstream Christianity, it continues to be a thought-provoking
exploration of the potential intersections between Eastern spirituality and the
life of Jesus Christ.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">To conclude, what really stands out from Notovitch’s book is
these four facts:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #c00000; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Jesus’ phonetically adapted name</span></u></i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">. Jesus’ name was Yeshua or Y’shua /y</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(248, 250, 252); color: #0f172a; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">ə’shu:ə/. The name “Issa” is presented as a
phonetic rendering of Jesus’ name within the local languages of these areas,
intended to make it more accessible to the people He encountered during his
travels. Phonologically speaking, both names do have a similar pronunciation.</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Parallels between Jesus and Buddha’s lives</span></u></i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">. Based on Notovitch’s account, the lama he interacts with
stated that Issa was one other reincarnation of Buddha. Both Issa (Jesus) and
Sidharta Gautama (the Buddha most of us know about) were born miraculously
under significant celestial signs and destined for great spiritual roles.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Syncretism of spiritual ideas</span></u></i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">. In the eyes of the reader, it can be noticed that as Jesus
interacts with scholars and teachers of different faiths, there is a
suggestion of the borrowing of spiritual ideas from these people and their
creeds. In this context, the notion of Jesus and “Issa” could represent a
kind of synthesis of spiritual insights that -of course- include Buddhism.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Symbolic unity</span></u></i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">. One may
think of the universality of Buddha or Jesus’ message and the potential unity
of spiritual truths across diverse cultures. For some people this symbolizes
the idea that enlightened beings, regardless of their historical and cultural
contexts, share a common purpose of guiding humanity toward higher
consciousness and understanding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">It’s important to note that the identification of Jesus as a
reincarnation of Buddha and use of the name “Issa” have never been accepted
within mainstream Christianity and theology. These interpretations are unique
to Notovitch’s narrative presented in “The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ” and
related texts. Of course, and as it was stated above, the book has sparked
debate and controversy, and many scholars and theologists question the
historical accuracy of Notovich’s transcription of the accounts he supposedly
found in India. In other words, these ideas remain more aligned with
alternative and speculative viewpoints rather than established historical or
religious doctrine taught by all Christian denominations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">For those with an affinity for this genre of literature, “The
Unknown Life of Jesus Christ” undoubtedly falls within the category of
thought-provoking reads. Particularly if you have a Christian upbringing, its
contents are poised to linger in your thoughts long after the final page.
Perhaps, one day we’ll all know more about the lost years of Jesus Christ.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Wishing you an engaging and contemplative reading experience!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></p>
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<h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>BIBLIOGRAPHY<span style='mso-element:
field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">Notovitch, N. (1890). <i>The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ, The Original
Text of Nicolas Notovitch's 1887 Discovery.</i> New York: R.F. Fenno. Retrieved
from
https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Original-Nicolas-Notovitchs-Discovery-ebook/dp/B004TPVKKQ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=<o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><!--[if supportFields]><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:
field-end'></span></span></b><![endif]--><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJXiTBlsegvx1uIl2YHOnLm2FUSMEFCVnM-X5XcxCBPtObh6FK9XFKi2ZDCNigS-4qk7FoiRADCXdLSgK5-vLbgk4RDa5acO9lIDHK9qg1Ev1pQUQa4g0viNVKPQD6s_3CMiAEiG0C8GXzYcht-LFDqmXuCzvOVJK8joM0xCBI_q3XRxmq_TD3NVUFbuH/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" height="18" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTJXiTBlsegvx1uIl2YHOnLm2FUSMEFCVnM-X5XcxCBPtObh6FK9XFKi2ZDCNigS-4qk7FoiRADCXdLSgK5-vLbgk4RDa5acO9lIDHK9qg1Ev1pQUQa4g0viNVKPQD6s_3CMiAEiG0C8GXzYcht-LFDqmXuCzvOVJK8joM0xCBI_q3XRxmq_TD3NVUFbuH/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p></w:sdt></w:sdt><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Suggested Reading
Comprehension Exercise<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Reading
Task <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">Instructions</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;">: Based on critique,
decide if the following statements regarding its content are true or false. The
answers are provided below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[1] - Jesus is predominantly known for his influence
in Eastern religious creeds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"> True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"> False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[2] - The book "The
Unknown Life of Jesus Christ" provides a traditional account of Jesus'
life based on canonical Gospels.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"> False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[3] - Nicolas Notovitch claimed to have discovered
ancient manuscripts detailing Jesus' experiences in India and Nepal during his
travels in the late 19th century.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"> False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[4] - In the narrative,
Jesus' departure from his homeland was primarily motivated by his desire for
marriage and engagement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"> False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[5] - According to Notovitch's account of the lama,
Jesus criticized the brahmins and kshatriyas for their role in distorting the
message of equality in the eyes of God.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"> False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[6] - "The Unknown Life
of Jesus Christ" is widely accepted by mainstream Christianity as
historical fact.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"> False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[7] - According to Notovitch,
Jesus is identified as a reincarnation of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) in
the book.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"> False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[8] - The book emphasizes
Jesus' disinterest in engaging with scholars and spiritual leaders from diverse
faiths during his travels.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"> False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[9] - Notovitch's book
highlights the idea that enlightened beings from different cultures share a
common purpose of guiding humanity towards higher consciousness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"> False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[10] - Notovitch's work has
never been met with skepticism or criticism by scholars and theologians.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"> False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="background: yellow; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-highlight: yellow;">Answer Key:</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[1] – False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Explanation</span></u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">:
Jesus is known for his influence in Western religious creeds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[2] – False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Explanation</span></u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">: The
book "The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ" provides an unconventional
account of Jesus' life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[3] – True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Explanation</span></u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">:
Nicolas Notovitch claimed to have discovered ancient manuscripts during his
travels in India and Nepal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[4] – False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Explanation</span></u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">:
Jesus' departure from his homeland was motivated by reasons other than marriage
and engagement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[5] – True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Explanation</span></u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">:
Jesus criticized the brahmins and kshatriyas for distorting the message of
equality in the eyes of God.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[6] – False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Explanation</span></u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">:
"The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ" is not widely accepted by
mainstream Christianity as historical fact.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[7] – True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Explanation</span></u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">:
Notovitch's account identifies Jesus as a reincarnation of Siddhartha Gautama
(the Buddha) in the book.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[8] – False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Explanation</span></u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">: The
book emphasizes Jesus' engagement with scholars and spiritual leaders from
diverse faiths during his travels.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[9] – True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Explanation</span></u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">:
Notovitch's book suggests the idea of enlightened beings sharing a common
purpose across cultures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[10] – False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">Explanation</span></u><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">:
Notovitch's work has indeed been met with skepticism and criticism by scholars
and theologians.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOY7xW_PyxF7ekN5UbvKpOFCLz8pEeQ46gX64vRCj_KPDon-6rjxGlxBkeMomFE_sgRvqXY4IH-VgHjUua3qoj_tC1OdmzNlV4LFg6aRhKWsdozXXtRNkRQD4NFuScrYZ_dr_3JdfI46uaYqncUiMRv0YJoyk5ApvaCcXEsVMh9z032CH3k7hlG9nH8-tR/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" height="18" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOY7xW_PyxF7ekN5UbvKpOFCLz8pEeQ46gX64vRCj_KPDon-6rjxGlxBkeMomFE_sgRvqXY4IH-VgHjUua3qoj_tC1OdmzNlV4LFg6aRhKWsdozXXtRNkRQD4NFuScrYZ_dr_3JdfI46uaYqncUiMRv0YJoyk5ApvaCcXEsVMh9z032CH3k7hlG9nH8-tR/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/668159733/Book-Critique-The-Unknown-Life-of-Jesus-Christ#from_embed" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" title="View Book Critique - The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ on Scribd">Book Critique - The Unknown...</a><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"> by </span><a href="https://www.scribd.com/user/19356163/Jonathan-Acuna#from_embed" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" title="View Jonathan Acuña's profile on Scribd">Jonathan Acuña</a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/668159733/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-GppojBUlEZnLKxFlo1uE" tabindex="0" title="Book Critique - The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ" width="100%"></iframe></div>Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852207093055753986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631444277151831381.post-77716746504122705162023-08-28T12:27:00.018-07:002023-08-28T13:35:50.975-07:00Exploring Features of a Videoconferencing Platform<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCRoirLVqrHBgCRVoFrAxMV3BO6j98_7NiWoAL7wp1WNvgi3HNowzlLFgcL8O9m6Bofvy2qZM7F71n_2m35pvh8O3YxYa_43kICE4Zc6T4MoUJW97GD2z9LzSTorKQFximkUhGdQMVP08RXpDQ8eLJLTfjd2LJ49Hb_gW6S0mOeks5qojf3HE1qc1QctAg/s6528/P_20200106_105009_SRES.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="6528" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCRoirLVqrHBgCRVoFrAxMV3BO6j98_7NiWoAL7wp1WNvgi3HNowzlLFgcL8O9m6Bofvy2qZM7F71n_2m35pvh8O3YxYa_43kICE4Zc6T4MoUJW97GD2z9LzSTorKQFximkUhGdQMVP08RXpDQ8eLJLTfjd2LJ49Hb_gW6S0mOeks5qojf3HE1qc1QctAg/w486-h243/P_20200106_105009_SRES.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: ES;">Castelo
dos Moros, Sintra - Portugal<br /></span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Picture taken by
Jonathan Acuña (2020)</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></b></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Exploring Features of a Videoconferencing Platform<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">What to look for<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrNPs4FNTEx4cPnjheCFE7y8EP3XzseEcT29Jc448E53lFuJzj38EhwPA4mZnDE_bg_-8UBldFQTI9qB5WDdnGKll_cBeXykoo5ghgerQqlHtiTiyVLJBgSg-gE2Mb0kbgt9tZFP5wgbVf6sToMTW_sSDZx043NbduviBVL8kHaOXvj074M-udB4Wmd9A/s538/Capture.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="538" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrNPs4FNTEx4cPnjheCFE7y8EP3XzseEcT29Jc448E53lFuJzj38EhwPA4mZnDE_bg_-8UBldFQTI9qB5WDdnGKll_cBeXykoo5ghgerQqlHtiTiyVLJBgSg-gE2Mb0kbgt9tZFP5wgbVf6sToMTW_sSDZx043NbduviBVL8kHaOXvj074M-udB4Wmd9A/w363-h203/Capture.JPG" width="363" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> <b style="text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></b><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">When traditional
classroom educators make the transition to the online teaching setting or find
themselves instructing in a virtualized environment, it becomes essential for them
to delve into the array of features offered by videoconferencing platforms. In
instances where the educational institution dictates the platform choice,
school authorities should prioritize the selection of a proficient trainer who
can adeptly guide teachers through the multifaceted functionalities it
encompasses.</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> In a course “Teaching English Online”
led by Lindsay Warwick and Marie Therese Swabey (n.d.)
on FutureLearn’, educators who are venturing into the realm of online teaching
are provide with invaluable guidance on selecting an appropriate platform for
their lessons. The course adeptly convers a range of fundamental features,
including but not limited to chat box, share screen, tick icon, interactive
whiteboard, notes, and breakout rooms. Emphasizing the significance of platform
familiarity, both Warwick and Swabey stress that learners must feel at ease
navigating the online environment (n.d.). A sense of confidence in using the
platform is pivotal, as any unease could hinder full engagement in lessons
subsequently hampering the learning process <w:sdt citation="t" id="-214900195"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Warnd \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Warwick & Swabey,
n.d.)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
Just as new teachers require comprehensive onboarding into the English teaching
program, learners also stand to benefit greatly from an onboarding process
tailored to the online platform they’ll be utilizing for their virtual lessons.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Warwick
& Swabey (Researching different platforms, n.d.) highlight “five different
platforms that teachers use.” This inclusion serves to empower course
participants in FutureLearn in evaluating and slecting the most suitable
platform for their needs. The course’s platform list emcompasses Skype, Zoom,
Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and WhatsApp <w:sdt citation="t" id="2047248634"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Warnd1 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Warwick & Swabey,
M. T., Researching different platforms, n.d.)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. As part of my
contribution to novice instructors, I took the initiative to conduct a
comparative analysis of three of these platforms, focusing on the features
available to users. ahead and compared three of them based on the features I
get to use when using them. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 13pt;">Conferencing Feature<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 13pt;">Microsoft Teams<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 13pt;">Zoom<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: 13pt;">Google Meet<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Video<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Background Choices<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Audio<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">List of Participants<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Screen Sharing<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Interactive
Whiteboard<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Online Storage <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Meeting
Calendarization<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Mobile Compatibility<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 16pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">ü</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 85.5pt;" width="114">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;">It is crucial to note that the three videoconferencing
platforms I chose do offer paid subscription options or require the acquisition
of a licence. While these platforms do provide free usage options, it’s
imperative to acknowledge that they come with certain limitations, impacting
both teachers and for their learners.</span><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">After grasping the
core features of the videoconferencing platform, educators must dedicate time
to explore their integration within a synchronous lesson. Among the essential
steps for all teachers is to meticulously review the feature list of the chosen
platform, followed by an exploration of how these features can be seamlessly
incorporated to mirror their established methods from traditional classrooms. This
process involves devising strategies for facilitating group work activities and
effectively executing interactive speaking tasks such as the “find-someone-who”
exercise. These critical questions necessitate thorough exploration. Here you
have some valuable information about the three compared platforms I carried
out. Now it is time for you do explore them on your own:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 39.0pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 39pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -21pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #de00a5; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Zoom tutorial</span></a></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 39.0pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 39pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -21pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; text-indent: -21pt;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="https://education.microsoft.com/en-us/resource/d5b62e3e" style="text-indent: -21pt;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #de00a5; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Microsoft Teams tutorial</span></a></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 39.0pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 39pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -21pt;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -21pt;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><a href="https://apps.google.com/meet/how-it-works/" style="text-indent: -21pt;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #de00a5; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Google Meet tutorial</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">By
delving into the intricacies of these three platforms, teachers can better
navigate the challenges of adapting traditional teaching practices to the
online environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> To sum up, the journey from traditional
to true online teaching is marked by a dynamic process of discovery, trial and
error, and adaptation. By immersing ourselves in the features of
videoconferencing platforms and aligning our practices with the virtual
context, language instructors (or any other type of educator) can effectively
bridge the gap between physical-traditional and virtual-digital classrooms,
ultimately enriching educational experiences for both ourselves and our learners.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></p>
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style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>BIBLIOGRAPHY<span style='mso-element:
field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Warwick, L., & Swabey, M. (n.d.). <i>Exploiting features of a
platform</i>. Retrieved from FutureLearn.Com: </span><a href="https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/online-tutoring/9/steps/1381032"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/online-tutoring/9/steps/1381032</span></a><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-no-proof: yes;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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different platforms</i>. Retrieved from FutureLearn.Com: </span><a href="https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/online-tutoring/9/steps/1381033"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/online-tutoring/9/steps/1381033</span></a><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Comprehension Exercise<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Reading
Task 1 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Instructions</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">: Based on the
comparative chart provided, decide if the following statements regarding Zoom,
Microsoft Team, and Google Meet are true or false. The answers are provided
below.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">[1] - Microsoft Teams offers Video, Background Choices, and
Audio features.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">False</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">[2] - Interactive Whiteboard is available in all three
platforms: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">False</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">[3] - Breakout Rooms and Annotate Tool are features present
in Zoom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">False</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">[4] - Chatbox and Reaction Icons are available in Microsoft
Teams and Zoom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">False</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">[5]- Recording, Online Storage, Meeting Calendarization,
Mobile Compatibility, and Document Sharing features are present in Microsoft
Teams and Zoom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">False</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">[6] - Google Meet offers Background Choices and Audio
features.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">False</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">[7] - Microsoft Teams provides the Interactive Whiteboard
feature.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">False</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">[8] - Zoom offers the Breakout Rooms feature.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">False</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">[9] - Annotate Tool is available in Google Meet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">False[10] - Recording, Online Storage, Meeting
Calendarization, Mobile Compatibility, and Document Sharing features are
present in Google Meet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #374151; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Reading
Task 2<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Instructions</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">: Read the passage
carefully and choose the best answer for each blank. Select the option (a, b, c,
or d) that you think is correct. The answers are provided below.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[1] - When traditional
classroom educators make the transition to the online teaching setting or find
themselves instructing in a virtualized environment, it becomes essential for
them to __________ into the array of features offered by videoconferencing
platforms. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">a) dive <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">b) jump <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">c) skim <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">d) skip<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[2] -
In instances where the educational institution dictates the platform choice,
school authorities should prioritize the selection of a proficient trainer who
can adeptly guide teachers through the __________ functionalities it
encompasses. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">a) multifaceted <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">b) basic <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">c) limited <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">d) redundant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[3] -
Educators who are venturing into the realm of online teaching are provided with
invaluable guidance on selecting an appropriate platform for their lessons in
the course titled “Teaching English Online” led by Lindsay Warwick and Marie
Therese Swabey (n.d.) on FutureLearn’. The course adeptly covers a range of
fundamental features, including but not limited to __________. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">a) chalkboard <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">b) chat box <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">c) textbook <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">d) microphone<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[4] -
Emphasizing the significance of platform familiarity, both Warwick and Swabey
stress that learners must feel at __________ navigating the online environment.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">a) home <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">b) ease <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">c) unease <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">d) risk<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[5] -
A sense of confidence in using the platform is pivotal, as any unease could
hinder full __________ in lessons subsequently hampering the learning process. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">a) engagement <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">b) disinterest <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">c) isolation <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">d) confusion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[6] -
Warwick & Swabey (Researching different platforms, n.d.) highlight “five
different platforms that teachers use.” This inclusion serves to empower course
participants in FutureLearn in __________ the most suitable platform for their
needs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">a) purchasing <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">b) selecting <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">c) ignoring <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">d) disregarding<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[7] -
The course’s platform list encompasses Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google
Meet, and __________. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">a) Snapchat <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">b) Facebook <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">c) WhatsApp <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">d) Instagram<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[8] -
As part of my contribution to novice instructors, I took the initiative to
conduct a comparative analysis of three of these platforms, focusing on the
features available to __________. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">a) learners <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">b) administrators <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">c) developers <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">d) users<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[9] -
Among the essential steps for all teachers is to meticulously review the
feature list of the chosen platform, followed by an exploration of how these
features can be seamlessly __________ to mirror their established methods from
traditional classrooms. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">a) ignored <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">b) incorporated <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">c) avoided <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">d) dismantled<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">[10]
- By delving into the intricacies of these three platforms, teachers can better
navigate the __________ of adapting traditional teaching practices to the
online environment. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">a) ease <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">b) challenges<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>c) rewards <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">d) avoidance<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Answers
to both reading comprehension exercises:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-insideh: none; mso-border-insidev: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;">
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<td colspan="2" style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 467.5pt;" valign="top" width="623">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Reading Task 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
</tr>
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<td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 233.75pt;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">1.
True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">2.
False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">3.
True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">4.
True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">5.
True<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 233.75pt;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">6.
False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">7.
True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">8.
True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">9.
False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">10.
False<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<td colspan="2" style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 467.5pt;" valign="top" width="623">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Reading Task 2<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
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<td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 233.75pt;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
dive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a)
multifaceted<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
chat box<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
ease<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">a)
engagement<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
</td>
<td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 233.75pt;" valign="top" width="312">
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
selecting<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c)
WhatsApp<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d)
users<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b)
incorporated<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">b)
challenges<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3H4YVo7JCevhHrlccGAXZWW5QZZ1k19LQsT9uBw21whexKcTsJp3mT0FLbr8v9ULVBu9CQ9dGCfANWbK84e27pIPfM0Ct_r8kE_1c-ETmgw00G_zaFfzJk8M-lwsgpfu35kA6pAIUlQqtdYlSN1mgXBWUhK7jP-EBInzcJg79M2_o2UtnOVo9R7-rH-H/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" height="18" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd3H4YVo7JCevhHrlccGAXZWW5QZZ1k19LQsT9uBw21whexKcTsJp3mT0FLbr8v9ULVBu9CQ9dGCfANWbK84e27pIPfM0Ct_r8kE_1c-ETmgw00G_zaFfzJk8M-lwsgpfu35kA6pAIUlQqtdYlSN1mgXBWUhK7jP-EBInzcJg79M2_o2UtnOVo9R7-rH-H/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Link
to Scribd.Com:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://reflective-online-teaching.blogspot.com/2023/08/exploring-features-of-videoconferencing.html">https://es.scribd.com/document/667719821/Exploring-Features-of-a-Videoconferencing-Platform</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Link
to paper stored at Academia.Edu:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://www.academia.edu/106046198/Exploring_Features_of_a_Videoconferencing_Platform">https://www.academia.edu/106046198/Exploring_Features_of_a_Videoconferencing_Platform</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/667719821/Exploring-Features-of-a-Videoconferencing-Platform#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Exploring Features of a Videoconferencing Platform on Scribd">Exploring Features of a Videoconferencing Platform</a> by <a href="https://es.scribd.com/user/19356163/Jonathan-Acuna#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Jonathan Acuña's profile on Scribd">Jonathan Acuña</a> on Scribd</p><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_35859" scrolling="no" src="https://es.scribd.com/embeds/667719821/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-98mpHTn0BprjZOWOLFPC" title="Exploring Features of a Videoconferencing Platform" width="100%"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "https://es.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852207093055753986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631444277151831381.post-8153125339626658702023-08-26T16:38:00.009-07:002023-08-26T16:52:07.752-07:00PD Talk: Foundations of Oral Communication<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xVmPbSvsizI?si=NNVQqTtnSumMJ8Qg" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 20pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">PD Talk<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 20pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Foundations of Oral Communication:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p>
</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">How to become a better speaker<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgM9LyZKhN8Pp0GXhtkauG1ek7noEL25uGZWKKFOo6jLV7HwGEaYD1qYaw3MRQCa9Zsr1kpdMx2JhiyP4WKu4aygaB8RgPNV7npoJYwaHF6Qab4RhT5QOfUTSOWuTqxQOhVR2ong92vIDfWRKZJTGgjf19kszAEKQtrfANO0TrkaUn40cDl7PJK6lMJxYo/s883/Capture.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="883" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgM9LyZKhN8Pp0GXhtkauG1ek7noEL25uGZWKKFOo6jLV7HwGEaYD1qYaw3MRQCa9Zsr1kpdMx2JhiyP4WKu4aygaB8RgPNV7npoJYwaHF6Qab4RhT5QOfUTSOWuTqxQOhVR2ong92vIDfWRKZJTGgjf19kszAEKQtrfANO0TrkaUn40cDl7PJK6lMJxYo/w400-h223/Capture.JPG" width="400" /></a></b></div><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">In
the PD Talk titled "Foundations of Oral Communication: How to Become a
Better Speaker" <w:sdt citation="t" id="1952978828"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Acu19 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]--><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">(Acuña, 2019)</span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, I had the opportunity
to present on May 31, 2019, at Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano in
San José, Costa Rica. This dynamic session delved into the very core of
effective speaking and the readiness necessary for impactful communication for
language teachers and for their English students. Throughout the talk, I
introduced and elaborated on four pivotal principles meticulously designed to
amplify speaking prowess and prepare individuals for public speaking endeavors,
whether in class or at work.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Kicking
off the session, the objective was clear: To empower participants (most of them
language instructors) with insights into crafting powerful speaking
combinations that breathe life into their way of speaking and exchanging
information with others. To set the tone, an engaging exercise called "Top
Five" was introduced. It sparked vibrant discussions where attendees
thoughtfully enumerated and explored their most resonant preferences in the
topic of their choice, fostering connections and nurturing active listening
skills. Building on this, participants transcended their comfort zones, sharing
these preferences with previously unfamiliar partners, reinforcing robust
communication dynamics, something that is key when dealing with language teaching
and learning.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">A
profound concept, the mechanism of brain filters, was expounded upon. These
cognitive filters, integral to managing the deluge of information, were
unveiled for their role in shaping audience attention. Weak language's subtle
but profound impact on presentations emerged as a critical focal point. The
detrimental influence of non-committal language on engagement and information
retention was unveiled and made visible to the eyes of the participating
teachers in the PD Talk. The participants' consciousness was awakened to the
art of self-analysis, prompting them to assess their language for frailties and
replace them with expressions and vocabulary reflecting assuredness, precision,
and vividness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Highlighting
the enchanting world of storytelling, the talk underscored the potency of
descriptive language through interactive exercises. The transformative idea of
strong language was introduced—an arsenal of vivid, emotional words fashioned
to create indelible mental imagery in the mind of the listener(s). Within the
framework of diverse activities, attendees were given opportunities to traverse
the spectrum, practicing both the inefficiency of weak language and the
vivacity of strong language. Elevating the narrative, impromptu speaking drills
were blended seamlessly with partner feedback sessions, fostering an
environment conducive to iterative growth and exploration of their own way of
speaking in front of an audience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">The
talk cast an illuminating spotlight on voice modulation and body language as
integral components of impactful communication. The subtle nuances of tone,
tempo, and gestures were unveiled as instruments to infuse energy and dynamism
akin to musical performances we probably experience when listening to our favorite
singers or bands. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">As
the session drew to a close, a comprehensive recapitulation of the foundational
principles served as a compass to guide participants to endorsing these
speaking practices for themselves and to be taught to their students. The
principles of discarding weak language, embracing robust vocabulary, mastering
the symphony of voice modulation, and the eloquence of body language,
collectively formed a roadmap towards enriched communication prowess.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Ultimately,
this talk provided participants with an invaluable toolbox to transform
themselves and students of theirs into more engaging, confident, and impactful
speakers. Through the fusion of principles, exercises, and insights, attendees
left equipped to command stages and conversations alike with finesse and
conviction. So, now it is your turn to watch the video and get to practice the
four principles outlined and practiced being then taken into the teaching space
of each one of us.<o:p></o:p></span></p><w:sdt docparttype="Bibliographies" docpartunique="t" id="-106347174" sdtdocpart="t">
<h1><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES;">References<o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1>
<w:sdt bibliography="t" id="-573587230">
<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span></span><span lang=ES style='font-size:
13.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;mso-ansi-language:ES'>BIBLIOGRAPHY</span><span
style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-no-proof: yes;">Acuña, J. (31 de May de 2019). </span><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-no-proof: yes;">PD
Talk - Foundations of Oral Communication: How to Become a Better Speaker -
Jonathan Acuña, M. Ed.</span></i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-no-proof: yes;"> </span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-no-proof: yes;">Obtenido de YoutTube.Com: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVmPbSvsizI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVmPbSvsizI</a><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><!--[if supportFields]><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span></span></b><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoxOO5_RUbrgQozAx3EYak8pUH0QZUonbHjjkEb2smQ2pNyDe9g9okUtLx_T1aZmKzDt4JTbUzQ8BgdtnJVWFEpjd4OaLbRPlTsnyOuFPNrBs4PjPaNxc16S178j9c4LN7LjddS2fyHKDNXtHoLDQrk2ynMq7wp1fAXJ5NhvhD1JR-Fm0LJdoRSSs6bLMV/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" height="18" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoxOO5_RUbrgQozAx3EYak8pUH0QZUonbHjjkEb2smQ2pNyDe9g9okUtLx_T1aZmKzDt4JTbUzQ8BgdtnJVWFEpjd4OaLbRPlTsnyOuFPNrBs4PjPaNxc16S178j9c4LN7LjddS2fyHKDNXtHoLDQrk2ynMq7wp1fAXJ5NhvhD1JR-Fm0LJdoRSSs6bLMV/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p></w:sdt></w:sdt><p></p><div><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Suggested Reading
Comprehension Exercise</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Instructions</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">: Read the passage
carefully, or watch the YouTube video, and choose the best answer for each
question. Select the option (a, b, c, d, or e) that you think is correct. The
answers are provided below.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Who
presented the PD Talk on "Foundations of Oral Communication"? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a) Jonathan Acuña<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b) John Smith <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-ansi-language: ES;">c)
Jessica Anderson <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-ansi-language: ES;">d)
Michelle Rodriguez <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-ansi-language: ES;">e)
Michael Johnson</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">When
was the PD Talk presented? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a) May 31, 2020 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b) April 15, 2019 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) June 30, 2018 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d) March 22, 2021 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">e) May 31, 2019</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">How
many key principles related to speaking exercises and public speaking
preparation were introduced in the talk? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a) Two <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b) Three <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) Four <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d) Five <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">e) Six</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
was the primary objective of the talk? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a) To teach participants about brain
filters <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b) To introduce the concept of strong
language <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) To elaborate on the importance of
voice modulation <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d) To empower participants with
insights for effective communication <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">e) To discuss the history of public
speaking</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
was the purpose of the "Top Five" exercise? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a) To discuss favorite movies <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b) To practice impromptu speaking <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) To introduce brain filters <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d) To foster meaningful connections and
active listening <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">e) To analyze weak language usage</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
is the role of brain filters in managing information? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a) Enhancing audience attention <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b) Causing information overload <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) Diminishing communication dynamics <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d) Encouraging weak language usage <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">e) Introducing impromptu speaking
skills</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
impact does weak language have on presentations? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a) Increases engagement <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b) Enhances information retention <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) Diminishes engagement and
information retention <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d) Improves communication dynamics <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">e) Has no impact on presentations</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
is the transformative idea of strong language? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a) Using complex vocabulary <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b) Creating powerful mental imagery
with emotional words <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) Focusing on technical terms <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d) Repeating the same words for
emphasis <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">e) Using weak language for storytelling</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
does the talk emphasize about voice modulation and body language? a) They have
no impact on communication <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b) They are unnecessary for effective
speaking <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) They are integral components of
impactful communication <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d) They are only relevant for musicians
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">e) They hinder communication dynamics</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">What
does the comprehensive recapitulation of foundational principles at the end of
the talk serve as? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a) An introduction to weak language <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b) A summary of the audience's
preferences <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) A roadmap for enriched communication
prowess <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d) A discussion of brain filters <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">e) An analysis of strong language's
impact<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="background: yellow; font-size: 13pt; mso-highlight: yellow;">Answer Key for the reading exercise:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 13pt; mso-ansi-language: ES;">a) Jonathan Acuña<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">e) May 31, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) Four<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d) To empower participants with insights for
effective communication<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">d) To foster meaningful connections and active
listening<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">a) Enhancing audience attention<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) Diminishes engagement and information
retention<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">b) Creating powerful mental imagery with
emotional words<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) They are integral components of impactful
communication<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">c) A roadmap for enriched communication
prowess<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUiEMM5W0rTA8CwgeaiuSlOH7CAxKeCNj7SI3gPUQwmqKoaZU4uW9K6tbuTE3e8LU9su8edUWwWPmXcbnpehNKG83QojaFV3hBAFONtZLVYr0fnsaggomAxpdJw-mOdVpEk86Uvvvy_4QALaixN69tVwXfb5t_RplPniW-MqBWz7vnLVw-h9limi94YtN/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" height="18" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUiEMM5W0rTA8CwgeaiuSlOH7CAxKeCNj7SI3gPUQwmqKoaZU4uW9K6tbuTE3e8LU9su8edUWwWPmXcbnpehNKG83QojaFV3hBAFONtZLVYr0fnsaggomAxpdJw-mOdVpEk86Uvvvy_4QALaixN69tVwXfb5t_RplPniW-MqBWz7vnLVw-h9limi94YtN/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/667391954/Foundations-of-Oral-Communication#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Foundations of Oral Communication on Scribd">Foundations of Oral Communication</a> by <a href="https://es.scribd.com/user/19356163/Jonathan-Acuna#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Jonathan Acuña's profile on Scribd">Jonathan Acuña</a> on Scribd</p><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7080062794348508" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_82143" scrolling="no" src="https://es.scribd.com/embeds/667391954/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-JfpP6HiJrvQMAfxEoncH" title="Foundations of Oral Communication" width="100%"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "https://es.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852207093055753986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631444277151831381.post-28724156819790036962023-08-20T15:44:00.015-07:002023-08-20T16:29:08.042-07:00What Tools are Needed to Teach Virtually?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ34qDvzDJOgCDip_m_xXmQNEK-iZDjoz8U-mQhEN51jVod_tsmW9R7f6OEF4vXWE4DHv6DO2NYp6EIplanYhvhUd9L06VzHPGjH1hdV2ATn7_pomut_YfSh68wL3ptI06-MoIKzNSIv0m_YnHj85Be8FzcWzYqXRs1mdA4Vksc4HWFjOceL8_-rdLEvGb/s3264/P_20230404_095033.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="3264" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ34qDvzDJOgCDip_m_xXmQNEK-iZDjoz8U-mQhEN51jVod_tsmW9R7f6OEF4vXWE4DHv6DO2NYp6EIplanYhvhUd9L06VzHPGjH1hdV2ATn7_pomut_YfSh68wL3ptI06-MoIKzNSIv0m_YnHj85Be8FzcWzYqXRs1mdA4Vksc4HWFjOceL8_-rdLEvGb/w502-h251/P_20230404_095033.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Two ‘llamingos’, Pichincha
Volcano - Ecuador<br /></span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Picture taken by
Jonathan Acuña (2023)</span></b></div><div style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></div><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">What Tools
are Needed to Teach Virtually?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Ideas to consider</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUaLW7vMeNmPYnBZV7yLoPhMabL4KP8puDB8wNPvSZQj2q270qUdtlpZ6k0b8zQlgZepns_Q0F7GRMh44Xyi6QSm-SJwEwKmeIgAWgfyY1LkE2I5kd3jmMWkBFLY7JMaBPE5olKI5eTmJ1fGgSnfTqaiZJyJwsmkiCcXuj-ylerJ3mXjSkjq7lJaB_cnpe/s537/Capture.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="537" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUaLW7vMeNmPYnBZV7yLoPhMabL4KP8puDB8wNPvSZQj2q270qUdtlpZ6k0b8zQlgZepns_Q0F7GRMh44Xyi6QSm-SJwEwKmeIgAWgfyY1LkE2I5kd3jmMWkBFLY7JMaBPE5olKI5eTmJ1fGgSnfTqaiZJyJwsmkiCcXuj-ylerJ3mXjSkjq7lJaB_cnpe/w418-h234/Capture.JPG" width="418" /></a></div></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">A
true online, virtual teacher does not sit down and create a masterpiece
language program in one go. This program is likely designed by a school or
university with the intention of utilizing an LMS (Learning Management System)
and other online resources. Additionally, setting up a virtual classroom for
the online teacher also requires several components to come together to make it
functional. If one aims to maintain a trim physique, considering online teaching
in terms of a very simple tripartite structure might be beneficial: 1) Videoconferencing
platforms, 2) equipment, and 3) teaching materials.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">In a
2023 FutureLearn course conducted by Lindsay Warwick and Marie Therese Swabey <span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">(n.d.) titled ‘Teaching English Online,’ they provide
a comprehensive discussion on the essentials for commencing vitual teaching. In
their video they outline the following elements that are essential to prepare
for online teaching.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Equipment or Tools<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Laptop or a computer
with a camera<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Headset with microphone<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Stable Internet
connection<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Platform for
teaching live<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Whiteboard<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Virtual whiteboard<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Pictures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Puppets & realia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<div style="line-height: normal; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">The
element of specificity in this list provides a sense of comfort for educators newly
arrived in the virtual world. However, beware! Because in a fit of crazed
delusion, one might assume that this is all there is to it, and one is ready to
go.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Let’s discuss the realm of
videoconferencing platforms. As you might already know, the Web is awash with
platforms that can assist teachers in their instructional endeavors. Depending
on your specific requirements and needs, some platforms are more suitable for
your teaching style than others. If you are part of a group of teaching
professionals collaborating together, you should confer with your group members
to decide what’s best for all. While some members might prefer virtual
classrooms with creative features, like “gingerbread walls with a liquorice
roof,” prioritize convenience, especially if you’re working in groups or
individuals, and if recording sessions is necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">After
the virtual classroom has been established by selecting a videoconferencing
platform, certain equipment can enhance your teaching experience and make your
hours in the virtual classroom enjoyable. You need to put in the mileage to ensure
that your teaching space is suitable for and conducive to student learning, and,
of course, your teaching needs. Take the following into consideration for your
well-being:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiuZBNF5uM_SvDvLudMMFC4y0R2G5l4FitNuTIqJ6hddGDwyE0qzhvmZhR6TaxqXApq-_1Hl5WUfzQ-oF2v5mXe0COnzVhOR4taaiwyJW8uvG6PochZMCciSLbWdZtqySbI45k315xCTIjBkR78b9uFtmjWZHXE7Sg5AapsDHasx5ffJppbKkBrYvymonV/s1548/Capture%2001.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="1548" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiuZBNF5uM_SvDvLudMMFC4y0R2G5l4FitNuTIqJ6hddGDwyE0qzhvmZhR6TaxqXApq-_1Hl5WUfzQ-oF2v5mXe0COnzVhOR4taaiwyJW8uvG6PochZMCciSLbWdZtqySbI45k315xCTIjBkR78b9uFtmjWZHXE7Sg5AapsDHasx5ffJppbKkBrYvymonV/w640-h166/Capture%2001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiiw9oVKe1DXZ2lcpjV0B8I5T51t3z7uVTz5Z07w_96hGeAj4eP5aWB7bxqzZw5guzAgj9N-i912NUzAS4vOQJt9Oraa0MtbxX9uLhovqZT3B0Y1lMau13KPEl3BVREb3u1IQb5D0oCJu0EMKHV_XXbc5BCJwcCZVrhjZxm9ynhxF2nS99nJxTFmxlyGH/s1552/Capture%2002.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="1552" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiiw9oVKe1DXZ2lcpjV0B8I5T51t3z7uVTz5Z07w_96hGeAj4eP5aWB7bxqzZw5guzAgj9N-i912NUzAS4vOQJt9Oraa0MtbxX9uLhovqZT3B0Y1lMau13KPEl3BVREb3u1IQb5D0oCJu0EMKHV_XXbc5BCJwcCZVrhjZxm9ynhxF2nS99nJxTFmxlyGH/w640-h186/Capture%2002.JPG" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODeyNz__T9KbUs0N8L6pABaGf5lrpZLMg348x6L3PfnTG2B-bj1DRc6QvjdX8z9q2fkz9-Xteqdku8N_7yodwLbP7przII-2dbXnXPqsyS9Nmn3qOcaJxJD89VNQ1CpM1I8FR_Z005Tnl5zOzoQ1NoG1TfAYIIuKik6gOW83Mhu4QKv9FgwC6YodEbufN/s1548/Capture%2003.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="1548" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODeyNz__T9KbUs0N8L6pABaGf5lrpZLMg348x6L3PfnTG2B-bj1DRc6QvjdX8z9q2fkz9-Xteqdku8N_7yodwLbP7przII-2dbXnXPqsyS9Nmn3qOcaJxJD89VNQ1CpM1I8FR_Z005Tnl5zOzoQ1NoG1TfAYIIuKik6gOW83Mhu4QKv9FgwC6YodEbufN/w640-h232/Capture%2003.JPG" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMnqlO9_IlBjO7Q72C70ibbBenRCQWjoY2LMsSVS6-WYLbkJNTX9pv2ehtkoNm4f5FQQoBW4tQaoKHvcEKmvX4Vw0QtFMcT1z9vuAko3DvbZ-bJj0M7aCyAshM8WG9qCi0S6NeMi1l5dYtj0DJraLgjzpOeoUEo_pPOaJVJ_F2SdNjlsKOePJYKFRHwaL/s1556/Capture%2004.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="1556" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMnqlO9_IlBjO7Q72C70ibbBenRCQWjoY2LMsSVS6-WYLbkJNTX9pv2ehtkoNm4f5FQQoBW4tQaoKHvcEKmvX4Vw0QtFMcT1z9vuAko3DvbZ-bJj0M7aCyAshM8WG9qCi0S6NeMi1l5dYtj0DJraLgjzpOeoUEo_pPOaJVJ_F2SdNjlsKOePJYKFRHwaL/w640-h238/Capture%2004.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiiw9oVKe1DXZ2lcpjV0B8I5T51t3z7uVTz5Z07w_96hGeAj4eP5aWB7bxqzZw5guzAgj9N-i912NUzAS4vOQJt9Oraa0MtbxX9uLhovqZT3B0Y1lMau13KPEl3BVREb3u1IQb5D0oCJu0EMKHV_XXbc5BCJwcCZVrhjZxm9ynhxF2nS99nJxTFmxlyGH/s1552/Capture%2002.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">After
having these pieces of equipment to ensure comfort during your teaching hours,
well-designed online lessons don’t simply materialize out of thin air. These
equipment pieces, right here in my noggin, have significantly enhanced my
teaching experience and made my teaching quite enjoyable.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Lastly, all these technological tools
should help us whittle down our teaching ideas into something usable and
enjoyable for learners when employing teaching materials. Instructor Marie
Therese Swabey <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1086371408"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION War23 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Warwick & Swabey, n.d.)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt> does emphasize
something significant during her participation in the aforementioned FutureLearn
course; many of the strategies we use in a F2F classroom can be adapted for the
virtual teaching scenario. This adaptation involves not only selecting the
right videoconferencing platform and acquiring the necessary tech equipment, but
also considering teaching elements such as classroom presentation software,
realia, props, electronic handouts, online quizzes, and so on as valuable additions to your online toolkit. These
resources can be conveniently stored in platforms like Google Drive, Dropbox,
or Microsoft OneDrive, making them easily accessible to learners when needed
for your planned activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> As an experienced online and certified
virtual teacher, I won’t assert in an almost frenzied madness that all
mentioned here is necessary for teaching online. However, these tools can contribute
to providing a fantastic learning experience to young, prepubescent, teen,
young adult, or adult learners. Having all these tools won’t automatically make
you the bestest in online, virtual learning, but they can assist in recognizing
and understanding key differences that exist when teaching a F2F teaching
environment versus working remotely with students. Let’s hope that these
considerations will huddle around your mind as you conclude reading these
lines.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Wishing
you a fulfilling experience in online, virtual teaching!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Comprehension Exercise</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Instructions</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">: Read the passage
carefully and choose the best answer for each question. Select the option (A,
B, C, or D) that you think is correct. The answers are provided below.</span></p>
<div><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[01]
- What is the primary purpose of the mentioned text? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">A.
To criticize the concept of online teaching. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">B.
To provide a list of equipment for online teaching. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">C.
To explain the benefits of virtual classrooms. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">D.
To discuss the essentials and considerations for online teaching.</span></p>
<div><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[02]
- According to the passage, who might design a virtual language program? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">A.
Individual teachers. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">B.
Schools or universities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">C.
Online platforms. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">D.
Professional artists.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[03]
- What is the purpose of the tripartite structure mentioned in the text? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">A.
To outline the three main components of online teaching. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">B.
To describe the process of creating a masterpiece language program. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">C.
To explain the benefits of virtual teaching over traditional methods. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">D.
To discuss the challenges of maintaining a trim physique while teaching.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[04]
- What are the three main components of online teaching as mentioned in the
text? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">A.
Reading, Writing, and Speaking. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">B.
Videoconferencing, Equipment, and Teaching Materials. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">C.
Materials, Platforms, and LMS. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">D.
Realia, Puppets, and Virtual Whiteboard.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[05]
- According to the passage, how should teaching professionals select a
videoconferencing platform? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">A.
Choose the one with the most creative features. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">B.
Prioritize convenience and collaboration with group members. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">C.
Always opt for the most popular platform. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">D.
Focus on platforms that offer free trial periods.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[06]
- What is the purpose of having a ceiling lamp over the desk while teaching
online? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">A.
To create an ambiance similar to a physical classroom. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">B.
To provide additional lighting for the students' screens. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">C.
To showcase realia, props, and visual aids. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">D.
To ensure a well-lit working space and clear visibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[07]
- Why is having a second monitor beneficial for online teaching? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">A.
It helps in recording teaching sessions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">B.
It allows you to display realia and props. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">C.
It provides extra space for hand gestures. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">D.
It enables viewing and preparing upcoming content simultaneously.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[08]
- What is the main point of including realia and props in online teaching? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">A.
To entertain students during the lesson. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">B.
To reduce the reliance on virtual whiteboards. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">C.
To enhance the learning experience and engagement. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">D.
To replace the need for electronic handouts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[09]
- What does the passage suggest about the adaptation of teaching strategies
from face-to-face to virtual classrooms? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">A.
It is unnecessary and ineffective. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">B.
It requires the use of advanced technology only. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">C.
It involves considering various teaching elements and tools. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">D.
It's mainly about replacing traditional teaching methods entirely.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[10]
- What is the author's stance regarding the necessity of all mentioned tools
for online teaching? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">A.
All mentioned tools are absolutely necessary for successful online teaching. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">B.
The mentioned tools are irrelevant and don't contribute to online teaching. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">C.
Some of the mentioned tools can enhance the online teaching experience. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">D.
The author believes that only experienced teachers need these tools.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="background: yellow; border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; mso-highlight: yellow; padding: 0in;">Answer Key:</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[01]-
D<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[02]
- B<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[03]
- A<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[04]
- B<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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- B<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[06]
- D<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[07]
- D<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[08]
- C<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[09]
- C<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">[10]
- C<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOPT9-4ZctVK69QbdSj6ZHnCnUbZJu9cjTvINrhV2aWVJ2RrD9rgs256QiXpEdkVpQfwiIPKD7iw1cDxO3hliPjwr0XjUri1yPGZ9b7KCm718iZIKOpE5TYtlN-mFwpf2lSpPfd5V36dFHFSri6PghCdEwILhl27C2wei6SqGNTuGbSryuCeJSDmNZWQ8/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" height="18" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOPT9-4ZctVK69QbdSj6ZHnCnUbZJu9cjTvINrhV2aWVJ2RrD9rgs256QiXpEdkVpQfwiIPKD7iw1cDxO3hliPjwr0XjUri1yPGZ9b7KCm718iZIKOpE5TYtlN-mFwpf2lSpPfd5V36dFHFSri6PghCdEwILhl27C2wei6SqGNTuGbSryuCeJSDmNZWQ8/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/666210731/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-57C1wqNTMyy2umJ4kved" tabindex="0" title="What Equipment is Needed to Teach Virtually?" width="100%"></iframe><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/666210731/What-Equipment-is-Needed-to-Teach-Virtually#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View What Equipment is Needed to Teach Virtually? on Scribd">What Equipment is Needed to...</a> by <a href="https://www.scribd.com/user/19356163/Jonathan-Acuna#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Jonathan Acuña's profile on Scribd">Jonathan Acuña</a></p>Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852207093055753986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631444277151831381.post-10885759119946164162023-08-18T13:41:00.008-07:002023-08-19T07:33:36.143-07:00What does it Mean to Teach Online?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdouASNz3FIwWQh1NYvl5XpmKWG2ctnNIat8pOs4wuIavI694-CgNK-44r9M09JhKOU2PQB3-JFSJZeYVLHwe5906NCEbnGvSJRembPXGTYK7zyPKzwmn4jUIKymDxJdhB71ie2fzd_ES67-15vtFu8UGHpMB_iip1179gIMzHSVTdImZBsEtldpbBDcY9/s3264/P_20230404_093202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="3264" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdouASNz3FIwWQh1NYvl5XpmKWG2ctnNIat8pOs4wuIavI694-CgNK-44r9M09JhKOU2PQB3-JFSJZeYVLHwe5906NCEbnGvSJRembPXGTYK7zyPKzwmn4jUIKymDxJdhB71ie2fzd_ES67-15vtFu8UGHpMB_iip1179gIMzHSVTdImZBsEtldpbBDcY9/w508-h254/P_20230404_093202.jpg" width="508" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Wildflowers, Pichincha
Volcano - Ecuador<br /></span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Picture taken by
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">What does it
Mean to Teach Online?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lucida Calligraphy;"><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;"><b>Comprehending concepts</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPko4YXvuGPHv73uzTcQD6otqGOcx_TF4kzrp8_4wep7eg3-0bRyeMaCbQthHDrMrzAOuMKWjTOqW-rB7mLXP7Fses4WbqNxM8sDdBHItknBVjJZpAxlyfuUOoexXSPbVVnJa4WFFt-F32wvngvbck5f3iAeGkeAwfZYWcyJ61y6lSn3k18zbdRVnq4CKR/s537/394.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="537" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPko4YXvuGPHv73uzTcQD6otqGOcx_TF4kzrp8_4wep7eg3-0bRyeMaCbQthHDrMrzAOuMKWjTOqW-rB7mLXP7Fses4WbqNxM8sDdBHItknBVjJZpAxlyfuUOoexXSPbVVnJa4WFFt-F32wvngvbck5f3iAeGkeAwfZYWcyJ61y6lSn3k18zbdRVnq4CKR/s320/394.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The tail end of December 2019 brought
the pandemic to the teaching scene and a few months later, we found ourselves
teaching in a virtualized context that was new for many a teacher. Now, do pay
attention to the word ‘virtualized’ that I used instead of the term ‘virtual’. Here
it is where we need to grapple with the meaning of ‘virtual’ rather than ‘virtualized’.
Why don’t we explore what it really means to teach online as a synonym for
‘virtual’ and not for ‘virtualized.’<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In my home country, Costa Rica, fellow
educators do only use ‘virtual’ for the kind of teaching they found themselves
doing from home</span><span face=""Segoe UI",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(247, 247, 248); color: #374151;">—</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">some kind of remote teaching.
Filling in our students’ blank slates through this type of teaching is not what
must be labeled as virtual teaching. What happened in Costa Rica and in many
other countries around the globe was that remote teaching was just the
virtualization of whatever we were doing in a F2F classroom, including all our
bad teaching practices. For sure, many teachers wholeheartedly prepared their
lessons to discover that their ‘empty vessel’ learners were not assimilating
the course content satisfactorily. In the farther reaches of their minds, these
educators could not comprehend why the learning process was not happening as
planned. Could it have been possible that they had not really understood the
difference between teaching F2F and in a virtual classroom?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Because the confused mind of an
educator is in enmity against online learning and teaching, educators could not
really assimilate the quintessential idea of what online teaching is. To start
with, remote learning or a virtualized curriculum is not online or virtual
learning; we are talking about two very different teaching scenarios. My simple
but compelling argument here is actually coming from Cambridge Dictionary <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1672402477"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION vir23 \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]--><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">("virtualize.", 2023)</span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt> that defines ‘virtualize’
as changing “something that exists in a real form into a virtual version (= one
that is created using a computer).” In other words, when teachers were sent
home to continue with their school year, university term, etc., they were
simply asked to ‘virtualize’ what they were doing in the classroom by means of
their laptop or desktop computers, which were probably connected to a sort of Learning
Management System (LMS) to help them with homework, assignments, tests,
handouts, etc. Mistakenly all sorts of instructors are using ‘virtual’ as a catch-all
term for anything they were doing online with their students. Priming the pump
of knowledge here, it can be concluded that these teachers never taught an
online class.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Virtualizing one’s curricula is, was,
and has been a solitary sport. When educators were told by their employers, many
of these professionals had not received a diploma accrediting them as ‘virtual
educators.’ When the coronavirus began its global rampage early in 2020, in
Costa Rica the Ministry of Education might have considered that the pandemic
was meant to be short and allowing teachers to virtualize academic programs was
a relatively low-risk activity. I’m not going to criticize what was or was not
done by the Ministry of Education in my country, but it seems to me that it
happened in many other places around the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What does it mean to teach online but
in a virtual setting then? Based on <span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">Bluestone (2022)</span>,
there are certain characteristics that a virtual classroom must have. If these
elements are present, we have an educator working in a true virtual environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p></p><div align="center">
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Bluestone’s Virtual Classroom<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Concerns about Virtualized Teachers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">A
simple layout that’s easy to follow<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Did
these educators create a simple layout for their learners to follow while the
pandemic was going on? How were their institutions coaching them to create
this simple layout for virtual courses?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Learner-centered
content and features<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">How
were activities and course content reshaped to make it learner-centered especially
when the teacher was not around to pinch in?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Self-paced
classes with modules and flexibility<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">How
did the educators transformed their usual classroom activities to become
self-paced modules with flexibility if learners wanted to work on them at
different hours?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Socially
connected student groups<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">How
did teachers help students connect with one another to create a sense of
being socially connected and not pure isolation?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">A
secure foundation to protect student data<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">How
were instructors protecting any kind of sensitive information regarding their
students? Who else had access to this information if their computers were
part of an intranet?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Courses
measured with quizzes and completion certificates<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">How
was the evaluation of each course changed be measured with quizzes and other
kinds of summative assessment? What was the role of formative assessment in
their lessons?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Mobile-friendly
interfaces for on-the-go learning<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">What
kind of platform, such as Google Classroom, was used by the teacher to make
all course content available for learners to have access 24/7 anywhere?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Teaching
online or virtually does imply the usage of a suite of online tools that may or
may not have been fully present while educators were in remote, <i>virtualized</i>
teaching; it was not virtual because the program was not born as an online
curriculum.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Albeit a false assumption of what
online, virtual teaching is, learners also drew upon their background knowledge
on how to behave while in school. A virtual curriculum also prepares students
to face the new challenge. Though I like the idea of working hard in short, focused
bursts in classroom activities, I bet that the constant complaints teachers had
in regard to assignment submissions, homework delivery, and so on were truer
than true because students barely put in their learning milage. And all this
happened because a virtual, online course is not created in one go. Virtual,
online programs do require that teachers don’t stifle their creativity in
lesson planning and objective achievement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<w:sdt docparttype="Bibliographies" docpartunique="t" id="246091337" sdtdocpart="t">
<h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='font-size:13.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>BIBLIOGRAPHY<span style='mso-element:
field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><i><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">"virtualize"</span></i><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">. (2023,
August 18). Retrieved from Dictionary.Cambridge.Org:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/virtualize<span style="mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></p>
<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">Bluestone, Z. (2022, November 16). <i>7 Characteristics of
a Virtual Classroom</i>. Retrieved from MemberPress.Com:
https://memberpress.com/blog/5-characteristics-virtual-classroom/<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if supportFields]><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;
line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:
field-end'></span></span></b><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrSfKojC5XhQEbzJutqs7_6l1fLeM71Co7v2eaDEmLRdFG3RCsrfZfspATTVLptdXpZLCTFKinrmzIBmWpXxVep92VzvpbvGJM193b8WkHVERbCYA-255ZN1RowDzezEzWmBnu2XXyPoUezw9JEMMK_nhhis_0XwpEGj8AxeZx4JIkWyzzg3f6ZgUO_t9/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" height="18" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrSfKojC5XhQEbzJutqs7_6l1fLeM71Co7v2eaDEmLRdFG3RCsrfZfspATTVLptdXpZLCTFKinrmzIBmWpXxVep92VzvpbvGJM193b8WkHVERbCYA-255ZN1RowDzezEzWmBnu2XXyPoUezw9JEMMK_nhhis_0XwpEGj8AxeZx4JIkWyzzg3f6ZgUO_t9/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></w:sdt><p></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Suggested
Reading Comprehension Exercise.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Now
that you have read the blog entry, read the following statements, and decide if
they are true or false. The answers are provided below.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">True/False</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> The
term 'virtualized' is used in the text to highlight the distinction between
different types of online teaching.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">True/False</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> In
Costa Rica and many other countries, remote teaching was a direct transformation
of traditional classroom teaching into an online format.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">True/False</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Some
educators struggled to understand why their remote teaching methods were not
yielding the expected learning outcomes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">True/False</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">
According to Cambridge Dictionary, the term 'virtualize' refers to converting
something physical into a computer-generated version.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">True/False</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> The
author believes that many instructors use the term 'virtual' inaccurately to
describe their online teaching practices.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">True/False</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> The
text suggests that virtualizing a curriculum was a collaborative effort among
educators.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">True/False</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> The
Ministry of Education in Costa Rica took significant steps to accredit teachers
as virtual educators during the pandemic.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">True/False</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">
Bluestone's characteristics of a virtual classroom provide a framework to
differentiate between virtual and virtualized teaching.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">True/False</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> One
of Bluestone's criteria for a virtual classroom is having socially connected
student groups.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">True/False</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="border: 1pt solid rgb(217, 217, 227); font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-border-alt: solid #D9D9E3 .25pt; padding: 0in;">:</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> The
text implies that the creation of an online curriculum happens all at once and
doesn't require ongoing development by teachers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">Answers</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">True<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;">False<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #767171; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #767171; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: background2; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 128;">Ready to Teach
Online?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">What about
your learners?</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOGUyZ0b0r3Bl7IqTTfMhWERWnQa9rdvs0WOwAAqoKjlPZjP3-Ijpi05OqT_U8J44FNgocay1gtTPl5ebhjByZCRDC8-xkdHy5gDr9iKOlDXlLEjC00h4D3ISyVJ6ReMVeAQPEN1bM1HNzQ3P4JloHRTQUF_2H16fq4-PIIfReU5z2zegb5U9MLXJdQ/s449/Capture.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="253" data-original-width="449" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOGUyZ0b0r3Bl7IqTTfMhWERWnQa9rdvs0WOwAAqoKjlPZjP3-Ijpi05OqT_U8J44FNgocay1gtTPl5ebhjByZCRDC8-xkdHy5gDr9iKOlDXlLEjC00h4D3ISyVJ6ReMVeAQPEN1bM1HNzQ3P4JloHRTQUF_2H16fq4-PIIfReU5z2zegb5U9MLXJdQ/s320/Capture.JPG" width="320" /></a></b></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Language instructors can feel that they
are ready to sign in in Zoom or Microsoft Teams to start teaching a class, but
what about their students? Are their learners ready to take an online class
right away? This is one of those questions that all of us in the online
teaching business ask ourselves whenever we get to start a new course with a
new cohort of students. But the questions linger ... And what the experts
suggest are things all of us must consider prior to going online and to
virtually meet our students for a language class. Here you have five tips to
consider every time you start to teach a class online.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> <i>First: Technology Comfort</i> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Instructors
“should make sure that students are comfortable with the technology” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1524929340"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Gra22 \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Gracia, n.d.)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. To avoid dire
attrition repercussions, language students must be told that online courses
require the use of technology such as videoconferencing platforms where they
will find themselves interacting with peers and their instructor. For this
reason, “there shouldn’t be technological difficulties that distract students
from participating in class” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1942447054"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Gra22 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Gracia, n.d.)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt> and from getting engaged in all sorts
of classroom activities. Any kind of tech hassle may discourage learners to
venture into virtual learning. An online class may be an assemblage of
technologies that need to be used during learning activities; however, if
students are not ready for them, the instructor may have to invest and deplete
precious teaching time to help non-digital learners to get the knack of them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> <i>Second: Speaking Comfort </i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">For
student comfort in online classes to take shape and substance, the instructor
must “help the student become comfortable speaking” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-334916840"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Gra22 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Gracia, n.d.)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt> to him or her or to peers. For Gray (2012), “one of the most challenging aspects of
teaching can be creating a space where every student outgoing or shy feel
comfortable enough to share their thoughts and ideas.” Instructors should not
go through the first five to seven minutes of the session as if it were a
speedy journey. They ought to take this time to help students feel at easy and
ready to speak, to help them get into <i>speaking mode</i>. Nevertheless, as Gracia
(n.d.) points out, “not all students are comfortable speaking to the instructor
one-on-one or in small groups,” and it is then in this initial minutes of the
class that the teacher can have students in speaking comfort. If teachers don’t
harness student comfort at this point, it will be rather ambitious to get them
to actively participate in speaking activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> <i>Third:
Expectancy</i> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;">It is imperative that students are informed of the learning
objectives for their online language session. Based on Mind Tools Content Team (n.d.),
expectancy, which is Gagné’s second level of his Nine Levels of Learning, is
needed. Teachers must ensure that their class “knows what they need to learn,
and they understand why they’re about to learn this new information” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1992083887"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Minnd \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Mind Tools,
n.d.)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
According to Schwarz (2015), “an effective agenda sets clear expectations for
what needs to occur before and during a meeting.” Though Schwarz is talking
about business meetings, the online class is not that different because the
class agenda helps learners prepare, focus, and get involved in the various
parts of the lesson and its corresponding learning activities. That is why Gracia
(n.d.) states that “students should be aware of the fact that they will be
expected to ask and answer questions and participate” in classroom activities.
Summing up, the secret of a class success lies in harnessing language learners’
efforts to actively participate in classroom activities while feeling
comfortable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> <i>Fourth:
Teacher Notetaking</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> “Be sure to
take notes during the session because students will want feedback” <w:sdt citation="t" id="955291110"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Gra22 \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Gracia,
n.d.)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
During a language online session with learners, teachers need to have their
notepads next to them for the notetaking of mistakes. Let us remember that errors
are the bedrock of student improvement when learners realize the areas where they
need to improve. As noted by the TeachThought Staff (n.d.), instructors must “honor
mistakes as guidance for the teacher, too.” If language educators want to give
their learners useful feedback for improvement, they need to take a look at the
mistakes they make in the class while using the target language. “Mistakes give
you, as the teacher, an important foundation for the lesson structure and
individual student development” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1744789564"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Teand \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(TeachThought
Staff, n.d.)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
So don’t let students be sorely disappointed at the fact of asking for areas of
improvement especially when teachers have not yet been able to map what the
mistakes are and their possible causes to provide timely feedback for the sake
of language improvement.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> <i>Fifth:
Student Feedback for Teachers</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> As asserted by Gracia
(n.d.), “at the end of the session it is important to ask how the session went,
what they liked or didn’t, and what to improve.” If feedback is important for
learners, it should be so for instructors. No instructor is wearing a belt of
prowess that can simply come handy when something is not going well in class.
Nothing like this <i>belt of prowess</i> is going to come up and dispel the
darkness of chaos in a language classroom. For that simple reason, as noted by
the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Denver (2019). “getting
feedback from your students during the term can be a good way to find out how
things are going, to give students a chance to express their feelings in a
medium other than the end-of-the course student evaluations, and to allow any
changes in teaching to be made while student can still benefit.” Instructors are
in need of opening some virtual space of learners to express their feelings regarding
their learning and what they think really helps them improve their language
mastery and performance. To sum up, this is not meant to be a pesky task for
the teachers, but an enriching experience that can help them work better with
students and the content that is needed to be covered along the course.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> In the teaching’s
lore, there may be more pieces of advice that can be added to this list of
five. However, the point is to consciously consider these elements when a class
or course is to begin. Think how influential these during-a-class components
are: technology comfort, speaking comfort, expectancy, teaching notetaking, and
student feedback for teachers. As set forth by Gracia (n.d), “you will be able
to create a better lesson plan next time” by using all these five elements
because learners will feel comfortable with technology and with speaking in
class, will know what it is expected of them and what the role of the
instructor during the lesson is, will not get barren feedback (like “<i>You did
it ok!</i>”), and will feel that their voices are heard and taken into account
for class structure and activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: ES;">References</span></h1><p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
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style='mso-element:field-begin'></span></span><span lang=ES style='font-size:
12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;mso-ansi-language:
ES'>BIBLIOGRAPHY</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;
font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-no-proof: yes;">Gracia, E. (n.d.). </span><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">You might be ready, but how about your students?</span></i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> (Arizona State University) Retrieved July 17, 2022, from
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https://otl.du.edu/plan-a-course/teaching-resources/gathering-student-feedback-on-teaching/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-no-proof: yes;">Schwarz, R. (19 de March de 2015). </span><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">How to Design an Agenda for an Effective Meeting</span></i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">. </span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-no-proof: yes;">Recuperado
el 17 de July de 2022, de Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2015/03/how-to-design-an-agenda-for-an-effective-meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">TeachThought Staff. (n.d.). <i>9 Ways To Help Students
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https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/9-ways-help-students-learn-mistakes/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Deontology or
Utilitarianism?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">What is
governing our morals?</span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipUqQ7G80lktnrUDgvvcEFpfxfBVjGTA_s7oydxvoyxdidQW5k8Orn8LbmmaoOTxYkYnCz1HhFeQGMwLRePWAwflonFaxxg6t-2VQQ64Yvc8tANMe3as7cwtw-PZNTLmHHOrFiyMJ4pv5J/s710/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="710" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipUqQ7G80lktnrUDgvvcEFpfxfBVjGTA_s7oydxvoyxdidQW5k8Orn8LbmmaoOTxYkYnCz1HhFeQGMwLRePWAwflonFaxxg6t-2VQQ64Yvc8tANMe3as7cwtw-PZNTLmHHOrFiyMJ4pv5J/w400-h223/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> In terms of deontology, “we are morally
required to do certain things because we have certain moral duties or
obligations to each other” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1437130924"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>CITATION The2010 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020 [a])<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Many people around
the world are beseeching national and local governments nautely not to desert
them, but then they get to discover that 75% of the world’s wealth is in the bank
accounts of a handful of individuals. If the richest 20% of the population on
the world get about 75% of the world’s income, what are they morally required
to do for people who live with less than US$5.50 a day (about US$165 per
month)? A country like Bangladesh, e.g., which houses thousands of sweatshops
for many affluent investors of all kinds of clothing companies, is
-deontologically speaking- being mistreated as a means to get more and more
profit for wealthy people’s companies. What rules should then govern everybody
to righteously rule the way they treat others especially when financial
resources are in the way?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> This is not about a mother who
admonishes her children for being unfair with one another when she gives them
their allowances. There ought to be rules everyone would “reasonably choose to
govern the way they treat each other” <w:sdt citation="t" id="517506374"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>CITATION The2010 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020 [a])<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Based on Immanuel
Kant <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1533030075"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Mannd \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Manson, n.d.)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, “each person must never be treated
only as a means to some other end, but must also be treated as an end
themselves.” Going back to the sweatshops in Bangladesh, these individuals are
being treated as a means to get more profit for affluent investors’ companies;
these Bangladeshi workers are not being treated as an end themselves in which
their lives, as well as their families, can become a better, more stable one
with food served ready to be eaten, clean warm clothing to wear, financial
resources to provide their children with education and a safe place to live.
Deontology “sees people as a source of value and never just as a tool to help
achieve some desirable outcome” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-594009351"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The2010 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020 [a])<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. And this is not a
callous comment, but poverty is a global issue many people avoid’s.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> From a utilitarian standpoint,
Bangladeshi sweatshop workers’ happiness and wellbeing do not count equally
when compared to the affluent investors’ way of living. If utilitarianism helps
individuals decide “primarily on the rightness or wrongness of policies or
actions in terms of what they bring about: their results and consequences” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1426766371"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span>CITATION The2011 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020 [b])<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, not much it is
being done to bring wellbeing to those sweatshop workers (along with their
families) or to minimize any feeling of unhappiness or threat of social harm
(or injustice) they suffer. Utilitarianism also considers that in order to
“lessen harm and maximise good overall” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1841380061"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The2011 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020 [b])<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, any affluent
investors’ right could be sacrificed, something -of course- that is not
perceived with a fine candor by the Bangladeshi’s bosses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Ethical rules people should live by are
unfortunately not backed up by legal or political structures in all countries
around the world. Deontologists who can gather round policy makers can help them
consider rational individuals in their countries “as an end in themselves and
not as a means to something else” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1153566539"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Bri14 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(British Broadcasting Corporation, 2014)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Workers, e.g., are
not tools to more affluent lives if they barely have something to eat.
Utilitarian ethicists can aid governmental officials and congresspeople to
consider that “everyone’s happiness and wellbeing counts equally” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-952397838"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The2011 \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020 [b])<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. By all the
unwritten laws of morality humans live by, the pursuit of happiness and
wellbeing is not exclusive of the richest 20% of the population on the world
who get about 75% of the world’s income; it is part of what humankind aspires
to get.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Comprehending
Human Rights<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Are they
legal, political, moral, or natural?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> “All human beings have the rights that
are enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1253008074"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The207 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020a)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, but are all
individuals enjoying what each one of these rights entail? The fact is that even
though the UN is upholding the fact that all humans have these rights, some people
enjoy them plentifully, but others look like they have despised some of their
rights because they only enjoy a handful of them. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Why
is it that some people have all or just a portion of them? The explanation can
be simple if we focus on a nation’s legal or political structures that support
them. As pointed out by The Open University (2020b), this “depends on certain
legal or political frameworks respecting and upholding them.” The absence of this
type of enforcement means that citizens do not have those rights legally or
constitutionally extoled in their magna cartas. “Governments enshrine certain
rights by passing laws and police forces and courts enforce them” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-559783782"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The208 \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020b)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. North Korea’s
political framework, e.g., does not support the freedom of speech enshrined in
Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the legal upshot of this is that the North
Koreans have the very same right as a calabash to publicly disagree with
governmental decisions. Yet all individuals living in repressive regimes are
entitled with this speech right but in their own countries. This sounds rather
contradictory, but it is the reality they have to live. This is like a working
horse being held from its hind legs when plowing the land.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Human
rights are moral rather than legal. The question then lingers: Are human rights
for all individuals? Sure; this is a resounding yes! However, it needs to be
understood that “human rights are fundamental moral rights that any and every
human being has and which we should seek to uphold, establish and defend
everywhere, at all times” <w:sdt citation="t" id="2088030702"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
The208 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020b)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. In the eyes of
politicians, -for instance-, moral rights do not and should not interfere with
a nation’s legal system. Take the case of the United States in 2017 when “Amnesty
accused the U.S. government of setting the tone for a year of ‘hate-filled
rhetoric’ that fueled bigotry and persecution across the world” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1599400567"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Mer18 \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Meredith, 2018)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt> when six Muslim-majority
countries’ citizens were banned to travel to the United States. Based on this
example, no human being should be discriminated because of its creed or
religious beliefs. Morally speaking this can be labelled as an unethical
decision yet legal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">To
end up, human rights should also be considered “natural rights.” A natural
right “supposedly transcends any political or historical situation and does not
depend on being established by any legal or political institutions” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1872452772"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The209 \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020c)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Human rights
predate the foundation of civilizations; “natural rights are thus rights that
morally ought to be respected, even if in practice, they sometimes are not
legally or politically respected” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1671549684"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
The209 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020c)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Human rights are
natural, moral fundamental rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights, but that are unfortunately not backed up by legal or political structures
in all countries around the globe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Meredith, S. (2018, February 23). <i>10 Global Hotspots for Major Human
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">What does Justice
Demand of Whom?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Getting what
is due to everyone<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw7_qJ4ydP2QywjVrBqLdCfX2rJs5q0Yw30RsCLux0kwleW8yET-o9OcWTHvHcFroeaSwgASMNjM1KKG40EdrIQrCquduBebTn_I5RtsqgWScNH6G7hBEURPCeSGUY59nRkyuCgxsyMaWp/s605/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="605" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw7_qJ4ydP2QywjVrBqLdCfX2rJs5q0Yw30RsCLux0kwleW8yET-o9OcWTHvHcFroeaSwgASMNjM1KKG40EdrIQrCquduBebTn_I5RtsqgWScNH6G7hBEURPCeSGUY59nRkyuCgxsyMaWp/w400-h185/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Justice suggests that “everyone [is]
getting what’s due to them” <w:sdt citation="t" id="252703601"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The0a2 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020a)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, but how true is
this statement? Millions of people across the world complain that they do not
get <i>what is due to them</i> because of their local or national governments,
corruption in authorities, power groups, and so on. Their adventure to get what
is due to them is plunging them to the deepest woe especially when a motley
procession of debonair, white-collared authorities talk to pacify them, and
then their words are taken away by the wind and nothing happens whatsoever.
When all this takes place, one gets to reflect on what justice really means.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> “There are many different descriptions
of justice” <w:sdt citation="t" id="344604734"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The206 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020b)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, but what is it? Well,
justice can be defined as what is good with everyone without harming others; it
is the equity and fairness any human should be treated regardless of their
race, creed, social status, age, or wealth. Justice also has to do with equal
access to social services a society (through its institutions) can provide its
citizens with no distinction. Moreover, justice has to do with the balance
between what is good and wrong, and this wrongness has to do with how one
affects others or how these others are affecting me and mine. Probably there
are many more ways of defining this elusive, rather indomitable ethical
construct called justice, but in the end the road takes us back to <i>what is
due to them.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> What does justice demand of whom? To
give a fair answer to this question, it is essential to visit the <i>construing
of justice</i> and the <i>currency of justice. </i>In construing justice, it is
necessary to analyze “the level of equality, fairness, deservedness or
reciprocity” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1149981385"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The0a2 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020a)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt> people are exposed
to and expect to have from fellow citizen, government authorities, or any other
stakeholder. Based on how justice is construed, <i>injustice</i>, in the eyes
of who are treated unfairly, is dainty in its way of mistreating them to a
point where they feel social systems are plunging their hooks into them to
protect the privileged. <i>What is due to them</i> becomes a way to make people
feel angered and respond with outrage because their rights are not being met.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> “What is being distributed justly” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1363934633"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The0a2 \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020a)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt> is linked to the
currency of justice. For the underprivileged the only thing they shy at is the
sight of unjust distribution of what they demand from their governments or
social structures: “material goods and resources, liberties, welfare, ... equal
life opportunities” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1417629433"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The0a2 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020a)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, and so on. These
individuals feel that injustice may be creeping from behind in coquettish ways
to gobble up <i>what is due to them</i>. Justice, in this particular context,
is not something societies are saving for leaner times; justice must be close
knit to the social tapestry that guarantees basic human rights for everyone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> In mankind’s exultation for the
declaration of human rights, it looks like the underprivileged repeatedly say
to justice, <i>begone from me forever</i>. While we extol the Declaration made
by UN on December 10, 1948, the world continues to witness that people are
deprived of them. Consider how Afghan girls are not allowed to get any
education especially in areas under Taliban control; it is a basic right that
is not being respected nor is it made respected by UNICEF. What about the right
to assembly in Maduro’s Venezuela or in Ortega-Murillo’s Nicaragua? We find
citizens who cannot come together and collectively express, promote, pursue,
and defend common interests. There should be political freedom, but the
Organization of American States (OAS) cannot guarantee this right for all
inhabitants in the Americas. These are just two examples that show us that
people do not get <i>what is due to them</i> because of their local or national
governments, corruption in authorities, power groups, or the lack of political
pressure mechanisms to make rights come true for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1><p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
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migration</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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this can be one that has been raised already in the course or another one
that you are aware of.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; margin: 0.25in 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #3a343a; font-size: 13pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What do you think are the ethical <b>considerations</b> in
your chosen case? What is right or wrong about what is happening in your
chosen case?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="right" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: right;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;">The Open University (2020b)</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> International migration, which like a
serpent coils around the whole world, “is estimated to be almost 272 million
globally” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1011062460"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Int19 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(International Organization for Migration, 2019)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Nearly two-thirds
are labor migrants <w:sdt citation="t" id="1380745104"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Int19 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(International Organization for Migration, 2019)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, who will probably
go back to their home countries as soon as their work is over. But there are,
based on the statistics provided by the IOM, 96.67 million individuals who
migrate to permanently move away from their motherlands due to a full gamut of
reasons to escape from social, economic, and climatic conditions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> From a mere empirical standpoint, “it
can be stated that it is wrong that [migrant] people suffer when others could
help but fail to do so” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1204522309"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The0a1 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020a)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. At last the IOM’s
statistics has drawn migration’s secret, and now it can be better understood
that governments will not thin the numbers out. International migration, as a
global ethics problem, is “closely connected to acute events (such as severe
instability, economic crisis or conflict) as well as long-term trends (such as
demographic change, economic development, communications technology advances
and transportation access)” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1225257263"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Int19 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(International Organization for Migration, 2019)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Empiricism, e.g.,
is telling us the experiences of Venezuelans who are running away because of
severe political instability and due to their home country’s economic crisis,
of Syrians who find themselves moving away their homeland because of conflict,
and so on. While most of us huddle close to our loved ones, these people find
themselves struggling with their lives.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> From a mere attempt to construct a
model of how the world works, national governments and the UN have failed to
help these 96.67 million migrants who moved away from their homelands to other
countries. If Hondurans, e.g., decide to walk from their country all the way to
Tijuana in Mexico to have a chance to be admitted as <i>refugees</i> in the
United States, this fact is telling us how the Honduran government and its
economy, and probably the UN, have failed to aid all these people with <i>decent</i>
job opportunities to support their families. Another example here is to
question what seems to be wrong with the Afghan political structures that have
forced nearly 2.7 million people to move away. “Pakistan hosts nearly 1.4
million, including some second- or third-generation Afghan refugees who have
never lived in their home country” <w:sdt citation="t" id="679709021"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Rei20 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Reid, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
Since the Soviet Union’s invasion in 1979, Afghanistan and the UN have not
provided these people a solution to a problem that has been there for 40 years.
Being rather pessimistic, it would be much easier to find the Last Supper’s
goblet than to give migrants a chance to stay in their homelands and to live a
happy life next to theirs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> From a normative point of view, who are
the individuals who should be doing something to stop global migration and
provide them with a quality life? It looks like migration has not been
addressed properly when you just get to see barren efforts by international
organizations and the lack of interest in nations whose citizens are just
moving away. Their countries can be seething with life, but that life is
snatched to the last bit by just a handful of individuals. It cannot be denied
that UNHCR has established “a comprehensive and coherent approach in the
overall institutional response to international migration” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-285510996"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION UNH06 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency, 2006)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, but more than 96
million people will migrate this very year for many reasons that will not be
taken care of after great efforts. In short, “huge inequalities between people
across the world, in terms of resources or relations of power, are a bad thing,
and wrong” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-931820656"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The0a1 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020a)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, and the UN will not
stop it that easily especially when states are not interested. Here we have one
of the horsemen of the apocalypse taking his eight-footed steed to continue
spreading despair among migrants and their families.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Global migration is a global ethics
problem. “The estimate number and proportion of international migrants already
surpasses some projections made for the year 2050, which were in the order of
2.6 per cent or 230 million” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1958444148"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Int19 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(International Organization for Migration, 2019)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. This statistical
fact simply is showing us that international migration is something that has
gone out of control. Millions of individuals, at a world scale, are and
continue suffering because of their need to run away from their home countries.
The UN has the fact and figures of migration; the theory and construction of
models about how the world works are known by national governments and
international institutions dealing with this global issue, but not much will be
done to stop these people from suffering. Normatively speaking, nations and
international agencies know what needs to be done; they know they ought to do
something, but not much can be achieved when there is no will among national
and international stakeholders.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">What is the Point
of Global Ethics?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Jotting down
some ideas<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2iN4h57ns7Qhw9JjfSY9lfsn029xvlsn2bHIumwOHdFBxi4dW9DzbSTIMgMwby-OC6AsaZKV2pjOrtslgXgCfNzC07RGy7RNgOmpoTKVaOXJTyvY574BlNL8kTpfX_vw_XKuABRFgubhz/s709/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="709" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2iN4h57ns7Qhw9JjfSY9lfsn029xvlsn2bHIumwOHdFBxi4dW9DzbSTIMgMwby-OC6AsaZKV2pjOrtslgXgCfNzC07RGy7RNgOmpoTKVaOXJTyvY574BlNL8kTpfX_vw_XKuABRFgubhz/w400-h221/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Prof. Sean Cordell, philosopher at the
Open University, refers to ethics in terms of making “the world better,” about finding
ways to “save the world” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-533274751"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
The0a \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020a)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Based on these two
assumptions by Cordell, we do not want to find ourselves immersed in dreary
years seeing how humanity is destroying the world, its own civilization, or
simply mistreating other humans just because. When one is in trouble, we do not
want to be with Elle-women and men who are hollow and only smile as if they
were empathetic toward others. The ethical being is prompted to get into
action.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> What is then Global Ethics end game?
Based on Prof. Jon Pike, also a philosopher at the Open University, the end
game here is to discover “what’s wrong with the world and what should we do
about it” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1671866985"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
The0a \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020a)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. This sounds easier
said than done, especially when there are Elle-people around us; however, we
need to start at least with ourselves trying to make sense of the people’s
worldview to make our own decisions based on our ethical foundations, as simple
as deciding to get a plastic bag at the local supermarket instead of taking our
own reusable bags. With simple acts we can start making important changes to
make the world a better place.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> If we imagine Global Ethics as a
casket, we are then to find -in it- three central distinctions not to feel
smothered by the smoke coming from the world’s indifference to global issues. If
you should like to see the content of our <i>ethical casket</i>, based on Prof.
Pike, three elements are to be found: [1] “empirical stuff,” [2] “theory and
construction of models about how the world works,” and [3] “normative stuff” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1419552526"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The0a \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020a)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. These distinctions
are necessary to understand the point of Global Ethics and its end game.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQYzj7s08NX7ZjsyccsIQ1Ll4f82gbI83mgv_lChPBJz2qFURtPOdzwzF_VBXCBm4sDq9cbiFLYfOy8tekfaZRrbLHku_dQXVnk7ltP3Qlfyjlmy7svdVjRt9ZKI_P0mwxjC92wcO-PEV/s1211/Ethics+End+Game.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQYzj7s08NX7ZjsyccsIQ1Ll4f82gbI83mgv_lChPBJz2qFURtPOdzwzF_VBXCBm4sDq9cbiFLYfOy8tekfaZRrbLHku_dQXVnk7ltP3Qlfyjlmy7svdVjRt9ZKI_P0mwxjC92wcO-PEV/w421-h640/Ethics+End+Game.png" width="421" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">What
should we do then about issues concerning Global Ethics? Ethicists should so
like to see everyone taking a stance regarding global problems all humans
should be interested in. As a result of not knowing what governmental institutions
and figures ought to do about issues, we at least can think through the
arguments in favor or against something to come up with our very own opinions.
As Prof. Pike has put it <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1567020675"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
The0b \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020b)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, “we kind of owe it
to ourselves on the level of moral and intellectual integrity.” And it is at
this point that we can also think what stakeholders do and should do about a
given issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Global
Ethics is something that does not belong to the netherworld. We are not mere pawns
in a divine ethical drama; we can make moral decisions that can positively
impact global issues that concern all humans. We cannot simply say that the
gods to relieve themselves of toil created men to take advantage of one
another; the righteous man would always be beset by prolonged series of global
ethical decisions that cannot simply be postponed to make the world a better
place for all. Global ethics is “the sphere of justice in the world and what
you as an individual might do about it” says Prof. Sean Cordell <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1236548975"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The0b \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020b)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Global ethics is
not a whimsical rule of God or any supernatural power we may believe in; it is,
as simply stated by Prof. Cordell, “political and it’s personal.”</span></p>
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style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>BIBLIOGRAPHY<span style='mso-element:
field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">The Open University. (2020a). <i>Who does global ethics - in theory?</i>
Retrieved October 27, 2020, from FuturLearn.Com:
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<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">The Open University. (2020b). <i>Who does global ethics -
in practice?</i> Retrieved October 28, 2020, from FutureLearn.Com:
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/global-ethics/3/steps/905599<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOop1z5LCNKrTVoczWSCJICK1CxiEi4K1PDNZur7rZq-SITumYir5UxWEMfa93yuALNlcx7NSiE3DPuHNfoZOOhH4Dh7mAtQHcOgv7KtAUHx3NEqQNHEFxo0rl5r5RGPkOGdE0lnHNsBZM/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOop1z5LCNKrTVoczWSCJICK1CxiEi4K1PDNZur7rZq-SITumYir5UxWEMfa93yuALNlcx7NSiE3DPuHNfoZOOhH4Dh7mAtQHcOgv7KtAUHx3NEqQNHEFxo0rl5r5RGPkOGdE0lnHNsBZM/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p></w:sdt></w:sdt><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font: 14px Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/482403300/What-is-the-Point-of-Global-Ethics#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View What is the Point of Global Ethics on Scribd">What is the Point of Global Ethics</a> by <a href="https://www.scribd.com/user/19356163/Jonathan-Acuna#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Jonathan Acuña's profile on Scribd">Jonathan Acuña</a> on Scribd</p><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_69679" scrolling="no" src="https://es.scribd.com/embeds/482403300/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-FiXl2VB2qj5fuD5cNVBd" title="What is the Point of Global Ethics" width="100%"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "https://es.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852207093055753986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631444277151831381.post-91603942177991361742020-10-28T13:22:00.007-07:002021-06-20T12:24:09.334-07:00Strengthening the Social Media Strategist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ73BNT3waAIMTKFIwKQxf5wwsx1J_JXpK_sKi-TRDdtH5TQC4uWgUXZlPzw37SILaM7x-E7WKiwEh9LZzz-7hBLTklQs0OMdik80o5txjmUYB96o1o11dbZbXINRvfYdeMOWR_DCzwDUE/s2048/M%25C3%25A9xico+-+2045+-+Xochimilco.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ73BNT3waAIMTKFIwKQxf5wwsx1J_JXpK_sKi-TRDdtH5TQC4uWgUXZlPzw37SILaM7x-E7WKiwEh9LZzz-7hBLTklQs0OMdik80o5txjmUYB96o1o11dbZbXINRvfYdeMOWR_DCzwDUE/w400-h225/M%25C3%25A9xico+-+2045+-+Xochimilco.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: ES;">Bosque
de Chapultepec, Mexico DF - Mexico</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Picture taken by
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Strengthening
the Social Media Strategist<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Going beyond
the community management<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></b></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7VCrO0SzEwOqAwXJv4UZvONgFWY_OCml7ZQx2mBa46CoGQOcZgiaOrAAikV6tPGHLLOxerxk79uSPPQhhmg0R69xUsrspUP9x3DQZa3yoab9LzYKcMsMT7dhht4Nb_5sW6Uz94YpQr3Lv/s605/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="605" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7VCrO0SzEwOqAwXJv4UZvONgFWY_OCml7ZQx2mBa46CoGQOcZgiaOrAAikV6tPGHLLOxerxk79uSPPQhhmg0R69xUsrspUP9x3DQZa3yoab9LzYKcMsMT7dhht4Nb_5sW6Uz94YpQr3Lv/w400-h185/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Do you ever wonder how social media data
contribute to brand campaigns in your organization? If you do so, you probably
question yourself about how data is supposed to be read, about what is worth
around the tons of data a social media channel can produce, and how these data
can sit alongside the community management of your company. The fact is that
data analytics is not like rummaging your wardrobe to get dressed -in a hurry-
to go to work; it is like spotting a tiny, wily insect in the brushwood if you
are not equipped with the right tools.</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> What
produces data in a social media community channel? Based on Joe Cothrel from
Lithium <w:sdt citation="t" id="-2041123793"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The205 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, “really any feature
that you allow a user to use in an online community creates data.” That is,
data’s lair in the community media outlet contains information produced by <i>any
feature</i> that can be scattered and just accumulated somewhere. As the eagle,
it is necessary that the social media strategists pounce down upon the pieces
of input to start making sense of them. But going beyond the conceit of a creator
of a successful online community, favorable outcomes are only attained when
data is correctly read and interpreted; it is not just a lucky strike.</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> What
type of data can be dug up from an online community profile? For Cothrel there
are two types of data that can obtained <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1464808778"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The205 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>: Qualitative and
quantitative data. Walking into the qualitative side of data is like entering a
vestry for the first time; you barely know what you can expect to find in a
place like this. You can be appalled at the sight of data and communities’ <i>qualitative</i>
insights. This qualitative data stored as part of the history of an online
community is connected to what happens in it around people’s reactions towards
content that is being posted, e.g., by a community manager. And all this input
appears “in the form of words or opinions or topics that people are talking
about” says Cothrel <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1927572752"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
The205 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Finding the
commonalities among these <i>words, opinions, </i>or<i> topics</i> is the
challenge of the data analyst and the social media strategist.</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> But
finding commonalities is not all; statistical analysis of data can also provide
useful insights, too. Part of data digging is making sense of the things people
are doing online when visiting an online community. What is it that your
viewers are looking? What is it that your visitors are posting on your
community wall or reposting from your community? How are your followers or first-time
visitors rating your brand campaigns? All these generates statistical data that
can be pulled out of the system, read, and interpreted and see how all this input
can be used to continue to serve your community and make it grow as a healthy
environment free of trolling vassals and shorn head trolls looking for trouble.</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Before
a shudder passes through your system and you start to feel you are just wearing
a loincloth, consider the following questions regarding your quantitative and
qualitative data. By asking yourself similar questions like the ones bellow,
suggested by Joe Cothrel, media strategists can get ready before a brand campaign
is launched.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></p><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“How might I use that data to
engage my community of users?” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1736198334"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The205 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">b)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Before the metrics, “what are my
objectives in the system?” <w:sdt citation="t" id="285390068"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The205 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">c)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Why was the community created?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">d)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is the organization trying to
accomplish?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Now, using an art gallery as an example
for a social media strategist, let us review the same questions and think of
how they could be answered.</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></p><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;">
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">a)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How might the art gallery use its
data to engage its community of users and art lovers?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">b)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Before the metrics, what are the
art gallery’s brand campaign’s objectives in its social media community?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">c)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Why is the art gallery’s community’s
brand campaign created? What is the goal in this campaign? And how is it
going to be measured?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">d)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is the art gallery trying to
accomplish with its social media community channel and its users?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">And one more example to examine; let us
now pay attention to a language school’s campaign regarding the creation of
learning infographics for its learners. How can these questions be answered?</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></p><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;">
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">a)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How might the language school use its
data to engage its community of learners and instructors?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">b)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 440.75pt;" valign="top" width="588">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Before the metrics, what are the language
school’s brand campaign’s objectives in its social media community with its
infographics?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">c)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Why is the language school’s
community’s brand campaign created? What is the goal in this campaign? And
how is it going to be measured?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">d)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is the language school trying
to accomplish with its social media community channel and its users (students
and instructors)?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">And the examples of sets of questions for
all varieties of brand campaign could go on and on.</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> The
cradle of data lies in the operational metrics and in the content metrics. The
forefathers of social media communities probably were not aware of how these
online communal spaces were meant to be used when compared to the way they are being
used today. This is not about failing and simply saying that if the worst come
to the worst, you still have a second chance around. This is about being sure
on what data is being produced by the social media platform that has been
chosen (operational metrics) and what content is going to be published for the
community of users (content metrics). And when these metrics are understood,
where do you want to direct your community for its own benefit and for the
organization’s? How do you plan to move on to the next level of proficiency and
arrive at the pinnacle of your brand campaign’s success?</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">Reference</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1><p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>BIBLIOGRAPHY<span
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">When Does
Ethics Become Global?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Delving into
understanding ethics<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAxNl6H8P3rw0JkQZea1P_UScBk7BRwRmyaWkfcE9IwY-tYyb5N0bdoY7ORdSEl3qPTcS7m-4CIyfHA_kaiLksN61ObsVNGe8j6TVx8z5BFRrpPoSI81rHD1gshJpH_0BA-u9M5Q7cneqN/s708/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="397" data-original-width="708" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAxNl6H8P3rw0JkQZea1P_UScBk7BRwRmyaWkfcE9IwY-tYyb5N0bdoY7ORdSEl3qPTcS7m-4CIyfHA_kaiLksN61ObsVNGe8j6TVx8z5BFRrpPoSI81rHD1gshJpH_0BA-u9M5Q7cneqN/w400-h223/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Global ethics can be defined as “an area
of critical ethical enquiry into the nature and justification of values and
norms that are global in kind and into the various issues that arise …” <w:sdt citation="t" id="86516727"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Dow09 \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Dower, 2009)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. This <i>area of
critical ethical enquiry </i>extends “beyond personal relationships or local
settings and across national and political borders and boundaries” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-2062005966"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span>CITATION The203 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020 (a))<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Thus, global ethics
was born in the world of globalization where companies, governments, agencies,
etc. interact among themselves affecting -<i>positively or negatively</i>-
entire nations, whole communities, ethnic groups, or simply the entire world.
Ethics becomes global when its impact scale affects a great number of people.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Based on Prof. Heather Widdows,
University of Birmingham, “Global Ethics is the ethics of a globalised world” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-960725872"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span>CITATION The204 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020 (b))<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. It can be stated
that this type of moral philosophy inquiry aims at making all international
stakeholders aware of fair and ethical practices, so all societies can create a
more just world for everyone. It has become global because it is not
circumscribed to a single national jurisdiction but many at the same time
harming many individuals in various countries, communities, and so on. As it
has also been stated by Prof. Widdows <w:sdt citation="t" id="-538444258"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The204 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020 (b))<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, “we are facing
global challenges that cannot be addressed within one nation-state, within one
jurisdiction, within one belief system, within one discipline;” these <i>challenges</i>
have to be taken care by all interested parties involved in them in search for a
just world.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Then, what are global ethical issues
like? Any kind of trouble whose impact is at a global scale is subject of
analysis by moral philosophy. Among this kind of ethical problems, the
following can be mentioned:<o:p></o:p></span></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-insideh: none; mso-border-insidev: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Gender
Inequality<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">An
example of this type of unethical practice has to do with how much women are
paid for their work when compared to men in the very same positions.
Shouldn’t all individuals get paid evenly and justly?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Life-Risking
Migration<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Consider
what happens in the Mediterranean Sea with African migrants intending to
reach European shores in Greece or Italy on barges because of their
poverty-stricken nations and living conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Body
Parts’ Sale<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">What
about individuals around the globe who live below the poverty line and decide
to “sell” a kidney for a millionaire in Israel? Should this type of organs
trade be allowed by governments? Can this be labeled as “exploitation?”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Plastic<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">And
what can be said about the extensive use of plastic in the last 40 years?
This is not just polluting the urban landscape but also destroying marine
ecosystems that people in coastline cities live on. Should this simply be
banned around the world?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Pandemics<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Another
example is the way a country deals with an endemic viral disease of theirs
and the way it can affect millions of other individuals in neighboring
countries and beyond its geographical location. How should a nation be
penalized for an ethical conduct in the treatment of diseases?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />The
list and explanation of other global issues can go on and on. Yet any single
ethical thought can have a great and lasting effect on people who are being
affected because of an “immoral” conduct of a company, government, and the
like.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> To sum up, global ethics is “a mixture
of justice, basic rights, and fair distribution,” as it is stated by Prof.
Widdows <w:sdt citation="t" id="1222866424"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION The204 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The Open University, 2020 (b))<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Due to our
globalized world, there may be a series of loathly practices that must be
stopped such as sweatshops in Latin American and Asian countries where
multi-million dollar companies pay very low wages to employees who also find
themselves working in tiny spaces with no ventilation and for very long hours.
The pinnacle of success of our civilizations cannot be measured in terms of
technological advances and pricy goods that are produced every year, but on how
these advancements and products are made available for all social strata in a
country. This sharing of resources and good will should be the forte of all
societies on the planet.</span></p><h1 style="line-height: normal;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span><span color="windowtext" face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1><p class="MsoBibliography" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span
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Upon Ethics: What is it?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Ethical
Judgments<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_fBYCvgSmO7nKOZXnAxVRgLiZ2QvQfg6OeoCPLeYOz1FQX9EA6fV9FY4zsq0tjGAEsQoHWLlM4o3BUq9WoZJ8VVSfiWSBTNr9APja4kNpAFE4bEoKvdvsMikL-KE_z5syc9QQXCKy-5-2/s868/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="485" data-original-width="868" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_fBYCvgSmO7nKOZXnAxVRgLiZ2QvQfg6OeoCPLeYOz1FQX9EA6fV9FY4zsq0tjGAEsQoHWLlM4o3BUq9WoZJ8VVSfiWSBTNr9APja4kNpAFE4bEoKvdvsMikL-KE_z5syc9QQXCKy-5-2/w400-h223/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Ethics is based on well-founded
standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in
terms of rights, obligations, benefits for society, fairness, or specific
virtues” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1831482552"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Vel10 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]--><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">(Velasquez, Andre, Shanks, & Meyer, 2010)</span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. By gathering one’s
thoughts after reading this definition of ethics, one can conclude that it is
about how people should live righteously in search of happiness. Hence, ethics
then manifests itself in our lives as moral judgments regarding all human endeavors.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Plausible ethical judgements are made
through a process of moral reasoning and in terms of things we value” <w:sdt citation="t" id="642011671"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span>CITATION Thend2 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]--><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">(The Open University, 2020)</span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Feeling the lure of
temptation by trying to frame the moral judgments’ lore, it can be roughly
stated that people phrase their ethical assessments in terms of what they look
for or what it is expected from their actions. In the end, ethics is “what
people should or should not make happen, what people should and shouldn’t do,
and why” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-653224036"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Thend2 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]--><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">(The Open University, 2020)</span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. And based on these
ideas of <i>making happen</i> and <i>doing</i>, humans phrase their
understanding of moral judgments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Not trying to upend the order of moral
judgments, many of people’s ethical judgments are phrased in terms of what they
look for. As it can be observed without having to brood over for a lengthy
moment, that the list below specifies many of the things one looks for in life.
“Ethics refers to well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what
humans ought to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to
society, fairness, or specific virtues” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-700321087"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Vel10 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]--><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">(Velasquez, Andre, Shanks, & Meyer, 2010)</span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Ethics is a
fearsome way of living in a world where bloodlust is every and anywhere; yet it
is what it is expected from others to collective attain society’s best
interests, one’s happiness, fairness among peers, safety for oneself and people
in one’s inner circle, and rights.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Ethical
judgments are phrased in term of …<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">best
interests<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 152.75pt;" valign="top" width="204">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">happiness<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">fairness<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">safety<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">rights<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
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<td colspan="2" style="border: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 467.5pt;" valign="top" width="623">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 150%;">Adapted by Prof. Jonathan Acuña from <span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">The Open University’ Global Ethics (2020)</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
</td>
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</tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As people delve deeper into
understanding ethical assessments, it is necessary to take note of the feelings
brimming inside oneself when talking about responsibilities, duties, rights,
consequences, decency, morality, and virtue. These are not things people are
exactly looking for in their lives’ ethics, but these are moral constructs linked
to ethical actions that are expected from fellow people. Ethics is also “the study
and development of one’s ethical standards” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1826241693"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Vel10 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]--><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">(Velasquez, Andre, Shanks, & Meyer, 2010)</span><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, which are encased
within all these types of actions in a person’s life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Ethical
judgments are phrased in term of people’s…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-top: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 152.75pt;" valign="top" width="204">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">duties<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 1;">
<td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 152.75pt;" valign="top" width="204">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 152.75pt;" valign="top" width="204">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">rights<o:p></o:p></span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 3;">
<td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 152.75pt;" valign="top" width="204">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">bad
consequences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">decency,
morality, virtue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 150%;">Adapted by Prof. Jonathan Acuña from <span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">The Open University’ Global Ethics (2020)</span></span></i></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> One does
not have to be out of one’s wits to comprehend that humanity is ruled by
ethics. This is not about thinking that the gods rule from on high, and they
are the ones who instruct humans to act morally in the eyes of their fellow people.
As stated by Aristotle <span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">(2016)</span>, “every
craft and every investigation, and likewise every action and decision, seems to
aim at some good; hence the good has been well described as that at which
everything aims.” Humans are ruled by reason, and reason should be governed by
morality aiming at goodness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<w:sdt docparttype="Bibliographies" docpartunique="t" id="1928541882" sdtdocpart="t">
<h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>BIBLIOGRAPHY<span style='mso-element:
field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">Aristotle. (2016). <i>Nicomachean Ethics.</i> Scotts Valley, CA:
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.<o:p></o:p></span></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></p>
<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">The Open University. (2020). <i>Ethics</i>. Retrieved
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(2010, January 1). <i>What is Ethics?</i> Retrieved October 19, 2020, from
Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if supportFields]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:
field-end'></span></span></b><![endif]--><o:p> </o:p></p></w:sdt></w:sdt><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5ju-JNFNbem42sQ5SRbU3MtDhnvKfcVXg4_cnTgZuVc6R9PmzBMOrj9qW4JyYZfYIQJ3-1ot5JWb6PNpY3J8QOjguml_oJr1v-eH6fiwlMWGXuN1feXddh1SpVgjjELBA8YPNBKKTsp_/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5ju-JNFNbem42sQ5SRbU3MtDhnvKfcVXg4_cnTgZuVc6R9PmzBMOrj9qW4JyYZfYIQJ3-1ot5JWb6PNpY3J8QOjguml_oJr1v-eH6fiwlMWGXuN1feXddh1SpVgjjELBA8YPNBKKTsp_/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font: 14px Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/480789623/Week-1a-Reflecting-Upon-Ethics#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Week 1a - Reflecting Upon Ethics on Scribd">Week 1a - Reflecting Upon Ethics</a> by <a href="https://www.scribd.com/user/19356163/Jonathan-Acuna#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Jonathan Acuña's profile on Scribd">Jonathan Acuña</a> on Scribd</p><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_48432" scrolling="no" src="https://es.scribd.com/embeds/480789623/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-KIVwfwBE3JuQy8JpMyLO" title="Week 1a - Reflecting Upon Ethics" width="100%"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "https://es.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852207093055753986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631444277151831381.post-51209681338204586272020-10-18T15:59:00.008-07:002020-10-19T08:27:40.902-07:00Improving Efforts to Reach a Wider Audience<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJGaJejV9rBKMJZzTKUyECYw__oV6oDCBBplull61YQ0uc4c10-e2dX-CtpONhMtfJdT5B09wgbzanoI6gdKMR4HgIC_De__9597tApQEoKx-BI05tNY9KY_i8pRrt2QXNoPaDPjfORy3/s2048/IMG_20191231_151610.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJGaJejV9rBKMJZzTKUyECYw__oV6oDCBBplull61YQ0uc4c10-e2dX-CtpONhMtfJdT5B09wgbzanoI6gdKMR4HgIC_De__9597tApQEoKx-BI05tNY9KY_i8pRrt2QXNoPaDPjfORy3/w400-h225/IMG_20191231_151610.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Termi de Caracalla, Rome
- Italy</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Picture taken by
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Improving Efforts
to Reach a Wider Audience<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Suggestions
and Questions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUaGqye-QnpZYTsszIDwvP5FQu0EEnMf_ms84VaNrgKFpQYtUr7eDi2-yz6JntqAEJcteXi1CvcxvkLlTzmdDfrHBarWQn2e3DUSp7tjQwDrueTO_fvxrUz8Zg9AOg0WOcsy7T7zjR0wF6/s705/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="705" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUaGqye-QnpZYTsszIDwvP5FQu0EEnMf_ms84VaNrgKFpQYtUr7eDi2-yz6JntqAEJcteXi1CvcxvkLlTzmdDfrHBarWQn2e3DUSp7tjQwDrueTO_fvxrUz8Zg9AOg0WOcsy7T7zjR0wF6/w400-h196/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> All types of cultural institutions do
look for ways to improve their efforts to rich a wider audience with their
brands or campaigns. Many just send out messages expecting that someone out
there will react to them. What company directors sometime forget is what it is
that they plan to forfeit to gain meaningful presence in social media. Prof.
Jonathon Hutchinson <w:sdt citation="t" id="921143826"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>CITATION Uni207 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, discussing this
type of improvement in organizations’ efforts, mentions that “certain messages
will work more efficiently with different types of audiences at particular
times in the day.” However, before we can generate meaning from social media
data analytics to determine the impact of a social media campaign, how can
brand awareness be produced? Based on what is explained by Prof. Hutchinson, a
series of questions need to be asked and put out to ensure success.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> The following infographic identifies
the four different areas pointed out by Prof. Hutchinson <w:sdt citation="t" id="1345748861"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>CITATION
Uni207 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(The University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Some of his
questions have been slightly modified to make them more generic and that can be
applied to any brand that needs to be promoted in social media. This kind of
inquiry included in the infographic can help organizations to discover the wondrous
hoard hidden behind data that can be retrieved from social media channels.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk9WZXncXrn-CyK_xkNeGqesvCSysRF7BHBa7xMiXfasFMGrzCqxbSgvgdRnnJ18ZXoat-ScCboA4Z97mH_KI_ZmK563xUFCZgDMr0mMBODLXOqwzMuBco4P99hkpz6VKwZbEAR-C2Slz-/s2048/Improving+efforts+to+reach+a+wider+audience.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1353" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk9WZXncXrn-CyK_xkNeGqesvCSysRF7BHBa7xMiXfasFMGrzCqxbSgvgdRnnJ18ZXoat-ScCboA4Z97mH_KI_ZmK563xUFCZgDMr0mMBODLXOqwzMuBco4P99hkpz6VKwZbEAR-C2Slz-/w421-h640/Improving+efforts+to+reach+a+wider+audience.png" width="421" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Right here what is presented is not a
pesky questionnaire for community managers but a sample contextualization of
these generic questions on a cultural institution’s new brand product to
promote English language learning beyond the classroom and through social
media. However, none of the questions have been answered and are just a nice
collection of ideas to explore to guarantee success in institutional efforts to
reach a wider audience of learners. Not paying attention to these areas
specified by Prof. Hutchinson will make organizations stay stuck in their
comfort cocoon and their improvement efforts will fade away in the directors’
eyes in sore dismay.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">Informed Sense of
Beginning<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-insideh: none; mso-border-insidev: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;">
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">[A]<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Who
is the institution’s audience among its different cohorts of students?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">New
learners?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">All
learners?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Specific
age groups?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">[B]<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">What
messages will the institution convey to its learners?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Learning
tips?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Calls
for study groups?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Brain
teasers to study?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">[C]</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Calendarwise,
when will the institution communicate its messages?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Any
weekday?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Just
on the weekends?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Specific
moments during the month?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><b><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">Monitoring a
Campaign<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-insideh: none; mso-border-insidev: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;">
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<td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 31.25pt;" valign="top" width="42">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">[A]</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Which
institutional posts attract the most student interaction?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Learning
tips?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Study
tips?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo4; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">How
to consolidate their learning?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">[B]</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">At
what times of the day do students engage in institutional conversations?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Early
morning?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">During
the afternoon?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">In
the evenings?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">[C]</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">What
content is well received by the institution’s learners?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo6; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Academic?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo6; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Commercial?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l10 level1 lfo6; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Study-related
tips?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Visualization<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-insideh: none; mso-border-insidev: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;">
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">[A]<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Who
are the network influencers in the institution’s social networks?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Institutional
students?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Outsiders?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo7; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Educators?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">[B]<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">How
can institutional conversations be strategically targeted to engage
influencers?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l11 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Through
a community manager?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l11 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">By
hiring the influencer(s)?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l11 level1 lfo8; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Through
an uncovered (institutional) participant?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">[C]<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">What
is the impact of conversations with influencers on the institution’s
audience?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo9; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Does
the audience profit from it?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo9; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Does
the audience not engage?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo9; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Does
the audience desert the conversation?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">[A]<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">How
can student exposure be boosted?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo10; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Partnerships
with influencers?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo10; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Contests?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo10; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Invitations
to talks to experts?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">[B]<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">How
can engagement levels be maintained in time?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo11; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">With
similar content?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo11; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">With
content co-produced by learners and the institution?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l9 level1 lfo11; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">With
content <i>prodused</i> exclusively by learners?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;">[C]<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">How
can paid advertisement help the health of institutional conversations?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">To
direct traffic toward institutional media channels?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">To
co-create content for brand campaigns?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo12; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">To
survey the audience about content/campaign they want to see?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Organizations should not cease plying
their social media channels. Companies have to hover around these four areas of
media analytics to create healthier and truthful conversations with learners. Neither
the institution’s directors nor their marketing staff have a belt of prowess to
identify the success of a brand campaign; all efforts for improvement can be
swept down by the lack of student interest. To dispel the darkness around brand
failures is not linked to be insusceptible to criticism; it is connected to
identify the “quernstone” that can help the organization grind the different individual
who are part of its audience comprehend these people to take them into its
conversations.</span></p><h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="color: #1f4e79; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #1F4E79; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=50000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span color="windowtext">References</span></span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1><p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>BIBLIOGRAPHY<span style='mso-element:
field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">The University of Sydney. (2020). <i>How do we generate meaning from
social media data analystics?</i> Retrieved Octubre 14, 2020, from
FutureLearn.Com:
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/ethical-social-media/1/steps/824164<o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">
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line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:
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en Madera – Fernando Rudín, Sophia Wanamaker Gallery</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: ES;">Centro
Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano, San José – Costa Rica</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Picture taken by
Jonathan Acuña (2017)</span></b></div><p></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Professional
Growth and Development in Education<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Some
considerations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4Os0M8rCYIjyySfl6metpJMimjKYgbPGWBAZhzUqubVSihhC_MTT144rBs5aG1_FufDCbcGBtPHADRKC5buWQAu0fuW_EjjcvFH0MoICcIkWty7_LnNmcHM8VJEQQTXaQ3ykSuoQj51_/s707/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="707" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4Os0M8rCYIjyySfl6metpJMimjKYgbPGWBAZhzUqubVSihhC_MTT144rBs5aG1_FufDCbcGBtPHADRKC5buWQAu0fuW_EjjcvFH0MoICcIkWty7_LnNmcHM8VJEQQTXaQ3ykSuoQj51_/w400-h226/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></span></b></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> As members of an education institution,
it is important to endorse the idea that organizations must be created around
the belief that every single individual wants to grow professionally. Educators
cannot live nor prosper in a teaching system where mediocracy is rewarded; as
pointed out by Laura Lewin, mediocracy in teaching cannot and must not exist (2020). Teachers have to hold on strong desires
to continue to grow as a professional; otherwise, they will get <i>stagnated</i>
and with no sense of achievement in their field and careers. Part of being a
top pedagogue is to grow professionally and keep oneself updated <w:sdt citation="t" id="-686592376"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span>CITATION Lew206 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Lewin, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHwUWrfnmRI4ooXENBHqmlj7uO8_mfMu6hwzL0cgAvZ0ATRUssa3iuT2GCUDVMzSjNlDSKfOX3HHo_QAq78FXKQGFr_YZxJ5oJKX2xUnXzXERWbOTcMS9DVUQXEadaX5c7GHUV3c3CUxbk/s346/Imagen1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="257" data-original-width="346" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHwUWrfnmRI4ooXENBHqmlj7uO8_mfMu6hwzL0cgAvZ0ATRUssa3iuT2GCUDVMzSjNlDSKfOX3HHo_QAq78FXKQGFr_YZxJ5oJKX2xUnXzXERWbOTcMS9DVUQXEadaX5c7GHUV3c3CUxbk/w400-h296/Imagen1.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Taken from Simply
Psychology at </span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;"><a href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html">https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html</a></span><span face="Tahoma, sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Being a professional does not equal
with being a good educator. Institutions need to select and hire people who are
willing to continue to grow in their profession and beyond. Based on Lewin
(2020), organizations need to encourage their teachers to take responsibility
for their own professional growth and well-being. Seasoned, consolidated
professionals are no longer just driven by money to satisfy their basic needs; they
now aspire for their place in the field. If these professionals have already
crossed the borderline between <i>basic </i>necessities and <i>psychological </i>essentialities
in the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, as posited by Lewin (2020), educators’
motivation is no longer bound to money; they look for a sense of belonging to a
group of other professionals and colleagues in the same field and a sense of
accomplishment at a personal and professional level in their teaching careers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Institutions crave for teachers in the <i>self-fulfillment
needs</i> phase. McLeod (2020) states that people in this level are in the
search for “achieving [their] full potential, including creative activities.”
These individuals are now beyond the exchange of information that takes place
in training sessions; these people are ready to get training, implement the new
knowledge in the classroom, and then evaluate the results of the implementation
(Lewin 2020). For good, committed educators, it is not enough to know about
what they teach; for Lewin (2020) these professionals promote social and emotional
intelligence among their learners, feel comfortable with new teaching methods,
and are up-to-date with technological advancements in and for education. With
this type of educators, a sense of purpose and movement from potential to
materialization of training in the classroom is sensed and can be measured in
the classroom. And if these people who are being trained eventually leave the
company is not the problem; the problem is those who stay in the institution
with no desire for training and growth (Lewin 2020).<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHJ8caT8KDO6TP-xlZNiSw4MAqkbrJVoXHLv40Oado0g0lwpblrLZ7G-cLfgmuGwo8kuLDnQPVdYb8-4eF72eNg85BroEy96JME6vurzPniQ-STxzwctdja4wWFcltPHmTFaijcYGSouP/s563/Capture+29.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="563" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHJ8caT8KDO6TP-xlZNiSw4MAqkbrJVoXHLv40Oado0g0lwpblrLZ7G-cLfgmuGwo8kuLDnQPVdYb8-4eF72eNg85BroEy96JME6vurzPniQ-STxzwctdja4wWFcltPHmTFaijcYGSouP/s320/Capture+29.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Training teachers on a given area does
not guarantee that they have learned how to implement new information (from a
training session) and then evaluate the results of an implementation in their
teaching. A professional training program in an institution needs to aim at
providing instructors with new knowledge; then this new input is transformed
into skills that can improve their teaching process. Finally, institutions want
these skills in teachers to turn into competencies that can be later on seen
all across their teaching and in their student learning. But most importantly,
as stated by Lewin (2020), none of this would work if educators have the wrong
attitude towards professional development. Just because you train them does not
mean teachers will learn how to apply new knowledge within a learning setting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES;">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES;"><o:p></o:p></span><span color="windowtext" face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1><p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span></span><span lang=ES style='font-size:
10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;mso-ansi-language:
ES'>BIBLIOGRAPHY</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;
font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-no-proof: yes;">Lewin, L. (2020, Octubre 2020). Cómo
Armar un Programa de Desarrollo Profesional. <i>Escuela para Directivos -
Laureate Languages</i>. Buenos Aires, Argentina: ABS International.<o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></p><p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">McLeod, S. (2020, March 20). <i>Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs</i>.
Retrieved October 7, 2020, from SimplyPsychology.Org:
https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HIOoB2p_vgZ7ZvweAzLVx361l5QVDqh28TqB8b23Ox7nhNhx1w2sscA_cnyEiovRWxl4uUtoPLTxNoPaQoG3j43HbiLqS9n-0RYVxiQ3xgD567FcllBR3XJukxgjwtR1ftV2ctSiyufW/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HIOoB2p_vgZ7ZvweAzLVx361l5QVDqh28TqB8b23Ox7nhNhx1w2sscA_cnyEiovRWxl4uUtoPLTxNoPaQoG3j43HbiLqS9n-0RYVxiQ3xgD567FcllBR3XJukxgjwtR1ftV2ctSiyufW/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font: 14px Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/479309055/Professional-Growth-and-Development-in-Education#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Professional Growth and Development in Education on Scribd">Professional Growth and Development in Education</a> by <a href="https://www.scribd.com/user/19356163/Jonathan-Acuna#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Jonathan Acuña's profile on Scribd">Jonathan Acuña</a> on Scribd</p><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_28928" scrolling="no" src="https://es.scribd.com/embeds/479309055/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-eFlinUgc6obsrhvEt57s" title="Professional Growth and Development in Education" width="100%"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "https://es.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852207093055753986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631444277151831381.post-69239283947670119742020-10-05T18:50:00.011-07:002020-10-05T19:02:58.363-07:00Suggestions to Follow for an Art Gallery<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEmu0IrH3BnWxCZdSJssmMq6hwba_Zi1DKG-r_oH_x9z5lpoOJtlBvhXv5W5o2VQ1ZNWSFhdGFMHMNhrwPSxjmYceggbi-XTyuCKqi-JdTxlyUIeQPKuuv9YZ1U-SOAeujVEnraFjKahI/s2048/Bogot%25C3%25A1+614+-+Museo+Botero+-+14+de+Abril.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEmu0IrH3BnWxCZdSJssmMq6hwba_Zi1DKG-r_oH_x9z5lpoOJtlBvhXv5W5o2VQ1ZNWSFhdGFMHMNhrwPSxjmYceggbi-XTyuCKqi-JdTxlyUIeQPKuuv9YZ1U-SOAeujVEnraFjKahI/w400-h225/Bogot%25C3%25A1+614+-+Museo+Botero+-+14+de+Abril.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Naranjas, Museo Botero,
Bogotá - Colombia</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Picture taken by
Jonathan Acuña (2017)</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Suggestions
to Follow for an Art Gallery<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Before it is
decided to use data analytics<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35kXqZRztpoFXdCV-nY44YfHZWeHD5if3RsiDjLgUSoBUhtfA4EHcWZPETep8_x2uHjLEQiHevt3ZVVq6VWfY1FhIzCbmOlBiQyz8MPLKlZK4RfvhewiCUHf18cKHhPKa-HKXyytKNuig/s703/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="703" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35kXqZRztpoFXdCV-nY44YfHZWeHD5if3RsiDjLgUSoBUhtfA4EHcWZPETep8_x2uHjLEQiHevt3ZVVq6VWfY1FhIzCbmOlBiQyz8MPLKlZK4RfvhewiCUHf18cKHhPKa-HKXyytKNuig/w400-h196/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> In social media, <i>brands</i> do not
refer to copyrighted trademarks that companies advertise in all sorts of media;
they refer to any cause, person, or event that needs to be made present and
visible to a given audience. As mentioned by Chilliland
(2020), “social platforms offer brands an unmissable opportunity to reach and
engage consumers today.” A culture company and a cultural department in an
organization have to use their social media outlets to promote their events, artists
they sponsor or work with, or joint causes with other enterprises. But in order
to know how effective their campaigns can be, any cultural institution should
answer a series of questions before data analytics is used to set KPIs (key
performance indicators) that align with the brand.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> Before jumping
into data analytics coming from social media to analyze a cultural company’s
brand, as suggested by Prof. Jonathon Hutchinson<w:sdt citation="t" id="-1401368098"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>CITATION
Uni206 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]--> (University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, “it’s important to
define what you want social media to achieve.” Consider the following areas to
explore suggested by Hutchinson <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1793745167"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Uni206 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(University
of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>
to build a brand campaign and to evaluate its results. The sample questionnaire
is based on Hutschinson’s recommendations but stated bearing in mind an Art
Gallery.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimITBhxL7emmLFTZ362GDDB8rX0PPIs9BYD6vhFuEPk9Ag-Cu_vckOE1f0jU8KJ5OHejOdqKl4sXuxZcGW9AWy9J8QwJOzmR0hb3wBIfRN3vGzfCTiVYCyGDf0E6SIFgv9EQUqHc8vRBLn/s1343/Brand+Journey.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1343" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimITBhxL7emmLFTZ362GDDB8rX0PPIs9BYD6vhFuEPk9Ag-Cu_vckOE1f0jU8KJ5OHejOdqKl4sXuxZcGW9AWy9J8QwJOzmR0hb3wBIfRN3vGzfCTiVYCyGDf0E6SIFgv9EQUqHc8vRBLn/w381-h640/Brand+Journey.png" width="381" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> The infographic above is just a sample
questionnaire that can guide cultural companies such as art galleries to get
ready for data analytics. Once the gallery, e.g., is ready to put out its brand,
administrators can start collecting data that will tell them about their social
media conversation with subscribers and followers. As explained by Prof.
Hutchinson, this is “a way to quantify content, conversations, and human interaction
across social media” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-23949628"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Uni206 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, across the social
media outlets that are being administrated by the gallery. All these data will
help administrators to gain insight into their cultural content customers and
to find new and innovative ways to service followers and subscribers with new
content. Through social media channels, data are “collected, analyzed,
summarized, and geographically visualized in order to generate insights into
the behavior of users” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1809429356"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Uni206 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1><p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
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War Museum, Valletta - Malta</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Picture taken by
Jonathan Acuña (2020)</span></b></div><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Attaining
Leadership Levels<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Some thoughts</span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6GbtSt6eZ4oKVcgULNaGl1W2V4n1Usy7FsXSTMnsA4XgF7zotE2Fla1b_5noXrxIe8Ygja6dsDvZTnJ3F7zT-ckT7uGzt-JqMSPsYxlkq8NdSH8s1pI-R-_K2i3uojsQ7tCUtLPtkCAM/s623/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="623" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6GbtSt6eZ4oKVcgULNaGl1W2V4n1Usy7FsXSTMnsA4XgF7zotE2Fla1b_5noXrxIe8Ygja6dsDvZTnJ3F7zT-ckT7uGzt-JqMSPsYxlkq8NdSH8s1pI-R-_K2i3uojsQ7tCUtLPtkCAM/w400-h223/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>John Maxwell has been talking about
“The 5 Levels of Leadership” for quite some time already. And the fact is, as
pointed out by <w:sdt citation="t" id="911973436"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>CITATION Lew1 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]--><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">(Lewin, 2020)</span><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>
when talking about leadership in a school setting, the ongoing labor in an
academy does not imply that teachers and other academic staff are engaged with
its educational project, and there may be no collaboration to attain success in
the institution. The school administrators can be sorely disappointed because
their leadership model is not helping them be effective leaders harming the
organization deeply.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4BAaWNfuGOeGWPkk4xHuwyJkEtb0TyxJqQG8d6WJNdaCIPoTkxdj7MW4rBdK0WGyppV_YQUP1m8BhIOpUVfjPmRj0jMIJqPycEOl2XQSilEfGgaluktVg7AOFxdAy25NAj_sIjVPsN0a/s804/Capture+04+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="804" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4BAaWNfuGOeGWPkk4xHuwyJkEtb0TyxJqQG8d6WJNdaCIPoTkxdj7MW4rBdK0WGyppV_YQUP1m8BhIOpUVfjPmRj0jMIJqPycEOl2XQSilEfGgaluktVg7AOFxdAy25NAj_sIjVPsN0a/s320/Capture+04+a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What should be the leadership bedrock
of an education company’s history? Based on <span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">John
Maxwell (2016), “everyone wants to know where they stand and how to get to the
next level” in one’s development of leadership. And as pointed out by Lewin
(2020), the leadership begins with Level 1 – Position. Maxwell (2016) says that
“at Level 1, people only follow if they believe that they have to;” why does
this happen? Lewin (2020) explains that anyone can be given a head position,
but this does not imply that position comes along with the leadership. “This
means that position is a fine starting point, but every leader should aspire to
grow beyond Level 1” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1782997691"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Kay15 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Kay, 2015)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. This beginning
point is characterized by a weak relationship between the leaders and their
teams who, as explained by Lewin (2020), do what they are supposed to do
because they have to, not because they have a boss. A boss is not necessarily a
leader; “the leader’s influence is based on the <i>rights</i> granted by the
position and title” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1111353277"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Ber18 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Bergeron, 2018)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. However, “it is a
prime place for you to begin investing in your growth and potential as a
leader” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1493218810"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Max16 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Maxwell, 2016)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. In a school
setting, instructors and academic staff will not <i>follow</i> just because
they have an authority figure in front of them; they will do what it is
expected from them and no more.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Leadership
Level 2 “is based on <i>relationship</i>” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1503348011"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Max16 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Maxwell, 2016)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. The leaders at this
level base their work on engagement and relationships <w:sdt citation="t" id="-86691096"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Lew1 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:
field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Lewin, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt> with their team
members. It is at this point that leaders begin to know their people and start
to connect with them to influence them positively. “When you like people and
treat them as individuals who have value, you begin to develop positive
influence with them” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-291451142"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Max16 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Maxwell, 2016)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. It is at this level
that team members start to follow the head of their department because the
relationship allow them to “feel liked, cared for, included, valued, and
trusted” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1018004441"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Kay15 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Kay, 2015)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Team members let
themselves be led by their “boss” <w:sdt citation="t" id="193818893"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Lew1 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:
field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Lewin, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt> because “a shared
vision and a plan of action” have been created <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1953244037"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Ber18 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Bergeron, 2018)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. The team will not
stay stuck in their comfort zone and in “I do what is required of me” attitude.
Going back to the school scenario, leaders such as supervisors and academic
coordinators inspire people to get engaged and to do their job efficiently; a
good and reciprocal relationship is created among them all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“The best
leaders know how to motivate ther people to GTD – <i>get things done!</i>” <w:sdt citation="t" id="852150866"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Max16 \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Maxwell,
2016)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
Leadership Level 3 – Production is all about results. The office time between
midday and evening now wears on while projects are planned, carried out, and
reviewed. There is a high level of reciprocity among team members and their
leader, whose credibility has grown in the eyes of his/her subordinates. It is
at this point that “good leaders make things happen” <w:sdt citation="t" id="348000171"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Kay15 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Kay, 2015)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. At this point where
results are visible, “no one can fake Level 3” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-190776339"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Kay15 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Kay, 2015)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>; either the team is
working as a unit and achieving goals that can impact the institution, or the
group is not doing anything as a unit. It is also at this very point that, as
Lewin (2020) puts out, the leaders have influenced others positively for the organization,
and this happens because team members follow their leader “because of what [<b>they</b>]
<b>have done</b> for the organisation” <w:sdt citation="t" id="151266382"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Ber18 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Bergeron, 2018)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Success here is not
given for the team head’s ransom; success materializes because it is now a team
effort. In the school scenario, teachers, supervisors, academic coordinators,
heads of units, and the like are working to achieve success for the school;
things get done in terms of good teaching, effective supervision, assertive
academic coordination, and heading for a higher success rate for the company.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Do
institutional leaders cease plying their growth mindset net when they have
attained Level 3? Of course not; Level 4 is now for reproduction. Based on
Maxwell (2016), the leaders’ goal is “to identify and develop as many leaders
as [they] can by investing in them and helping them grow.” It is at this phase
that, as Lewin (2020) explains, leaders start to pontentiate team members’
professional development. These Level 4 leaders will not cease plying their
success net to intend to reproduce leadership qualities in their groups of
contributors; these inviduals can become the new community of future leaders
the institution requires (Lewin, 2020). These Level 4 leaders are people whose
lives change even beyond the institution; there is a development in their
personal life as well (Lewin, 2020). Based on Maxwell (2016), “the more you
raise up new leaders, the more you will change the lives of all members of the
team.” New and stronger relationships will be created between leaders and their
teams. And all this happens because “leaders on the People Development level of
leadership shift their focus from the production achieved by others to the
development of their potential” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-472832388"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Kay15 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Kay,
2015)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
Or as Bergeron (2018) sees this phase in leadership, “the leader intentionally
invests in developing and mentoring other leaders.” The pesky attitudes of
people under the supervision of heads or coordinators will not make them be in
sore dismay; they will hover around new opportunities for team members’ professional
growth and development. In the school context, instructors will also be guided
to become lead teachers to help colleagues and new hirees; the good qualities
of the Level 4 leader is embodied by lead teachers who will help other stay in
tune.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Pinnacle is the
fifth stage in leadership development. “The highest level of leadership is also
the most challenging to attain” <w:sdt citation="t" id="37176502"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Max16 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Maxwell,
2016)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
Getting to this point in leadership development is for people who are willing
to invest the rest of their lives helping other leaders achieve Level 4. “The
individuals who reach Level 5 lead so well for so long that they create a
legacy of leadership in the organization they serve” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-984312456"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Kay15 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Kay, 2015)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. With this type of
leaders in an institution, success becomes a wondrous hoard that cannot be easily
found outside any corporation; these people in a school setting will lift
entire departments, unit teams, groups of directors to aspire for higher goals
for the organization. These leading academic figures will never cease plying
their success net to <i>trap</i> new followers who will become new leaders for education
institution. And people in the organization will follow them “because of <b>who
[they] are what [they] stand for</b>” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1891311854"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Ber18 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Bergeron,
2018)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>All these
levels of leadership intend to help the organization to achieve its peak of academic
performance. Educators will feel that their leader keep them company all along
their working life in the institution, and they will want to continue being part
of the teaching staff in it. Instructors’ hallway noise because of rumors will
eventually vanish because of the presence of lead teachers who have a genuine,
open dialogue with other leading figures in the administration; these lead
teachers will always deliver messages back and forth with the right information
and not gossip. And as stated by Maxwell (2013), “leadership is about growth –
for yourself, your relationships, your productivity, and your people.” For the
school leaders, all this is about <i>growth</i>, too: academic relationships
and with other departments, course productivity and student learning success,
and teacher professional development.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>BIBLIOGRAPHY<span style='mso-element:
field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">Bergeron, P. (2018, March 13). <i>Develop the five levels of leadership
and become an effective leader.</i> Retrieved September 28, 2020, from
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https://www.sisleadership.com/develop-the-five-levels-of-leadership-and-become-an-effective-leader/<o:p></o:p></span></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></p>
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Maxwell</i>. Retrieved September 28, 2020, from Psychology for Marketers:
http://psychologyformarketers.com/5-levels-leadership-john-maxwell/<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Liderazgo y Neuroliderazgo. <i>Escuela para Directivos, Laureate Languages</i>.
</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">Buenos Aires, Argentina: ABS International.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">Maxwell, J. (2016, August 30). <i>The 5 Levels of
Leadership</i>. Retrieved September 28, 2020, from John C. Maxwell:
https://www.johnmaxwell.com/blog/the-5-levels-of-leadership1/<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Tuition Rise at School<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Communicating
increase risk brought about by the pandemic<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mELTsGCZHM6Xc6LpnOZKDOo85MnSP5QWBwYbD03TclCHpk8YAticvzE7bTLoSDmgdtCzu0ed8_tHK2QWJVh8E7UMhrLFSnXzFfqBhx4Tq7AZqlGt477Ri6t1qYeCr3NP2OZXX52U6yzI/s617/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="617" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mELTsGCZHM6Xc6LpnOZKDOo85MnSP5QWBwYbD03TclCHpk8YAticvzE7bTLoSDmgdtCzu0ed8_tHK2QWJVh8E7UMhrLFSnXzFfqBhx4Tq7AZqlGt477Ri6t1qYeCr3NP2OZXX52U6yzI/w400-h176/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> The current state of affairs in
language learning and higher education institutions cannot be compared to a
bleak island where everything in a 360° panoramic view seems to be the same.
The present pandemic has brought abrupt changes not only to the way classes are
being taught but the investment needed by students to pay their tuition at colleges
and language centers. In a speedy journey through local language schools and
private universities, the organizations decided to subsidize tuition fees by
providing students with <i>juicy</i> discounts that later seriously impacted
the corporate finances and labor force being laid off. Then, how do education
companies communicate their stakeholders that subsidies are not perennial and that
they have to be adjusted or eliminated?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> If there is a crash on the market,
companies can cope with bad news straightforwardly, but what about students?
How can schooling consortiums deliver potential bad news to employees and other
stakeholders such as learners regarding adjustments in tuitions? It looks like
the risk communication is the way to go; communicating every interested party
about the current uncertainty on the market is the most honest, genuine, and
ethical decision that needs to be made because, as stated by Cleaveland, Newman, J., & Weber, S. (2020), “risk
communications are more important than ever during the current pandemic.”
Institutions must leave their hearth and home to embrace risk communication and
use it as their whetstone to sharpen their social media communication campaign and
educate the public to read bad news positively despite the paradox this statement
implies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> What are the
side effects of not communicating about uncertainty in the education business
especially when it comes to a tuition increment? The fallouts of an
ineffecitive assessement of a corportation regarding risk management can
directly impact stakeholders and employees, and this will be seen in terms of a
trust deficit growth in the institution’s custormers and regulators. What is
then expected to happen in social media outlets is a wrestling match in earnest
where detractors will try to weaken the education corporations because it looks
like they do not know what the short-term and long-term budgetary consequences
in the educative consortiums are. The inaction in trying to use a risk
communication approach to a tuition increase, -because of the direct and indirect
pandemic effects-, can bring economic, labor, social, and cultural
repercussions in the organizations’ credibility in the eyes of stakeholders.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> Stakeholders
can expect changes in tuition in the education companies they are stutying at,
but they need to comprehend why these increases are happening by always
bringing the bright side of the institution. “Communicating uncertainty requires
identifying the facts relevant to recipients’ decisions, characterizing the
relevant uncertainties, assessing their magnitude, drafting possible messages,
and evaluating their success” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1910109847"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Fis14 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Fischhoff
& Davis, 2014)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
To have everything in readiness, the education corporations can inform how the
market ranks studying at them compared to other consortiums on the very same
market (<i>a fact relevant to recipients’ decisions to choose an institution</i>).
Despite the economic turmoils a country may be experiencing, the organization
can strengthen the importance of getting an education or studying a given subject
(like learning English) and how the area of study continues to be current even
though the country’s economy is stagnated (<i>characterizing the relevant
uncertainties</i>), and this has to be part of the message companies put out in
the media. And what about the impact if stakeholders decide not to continue? In
this case it is crucial to tell them how the lives of other citizens have been positively
impacted in job hunting, job opportunities, niches in the market, and the employability scene that can be foreseen on the market in the months to come (<i>assessing
the magnitude of the current state of affairs in the country</i>).</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> As stated by Cleaveland, Newman, J., & Weber, S. (2020), any corporation has to “stop
improvising.” Based on their recommendation, “firms will never be able to
reduce uncertainty to zero, but they can commit to engaging with customers
around uncertainty in systematic, predicatable ways” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1539692782"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Cle20 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Cleaveland, Newman,
J., & Weber, S., 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. So if no longer does a education
consortium stand on the prow of the success sun barge of yesteryear, the
institution has to fight customers’ trust deficit by drafting possible messages
on social media, radio and TV avoiding notification fatigue that will cause
stakeholders to switch off from an open conversation with them (<i>possible
messages</i>); this has to be worked around with social media and media communication
specialits to have students continue to believe in the education idea behind
the organizations’ missions and visions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;">If these steps are not followed, the full potential to retain
current learners or have new students will hot be harnessed! Companies need to “design
for risk communication from the beginning” <w:sdt citation="t" id="55522359"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Cle20 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Cleaveland,
Newman, J., & Weber, S., 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt> to <i>evaluate
communications’ success.</i> “Decision making involves uncertainty. Some of
that uncertainty concerns facts” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-607743398"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
Fis14 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Fischhoff
& Davis, 2014)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
For this reason corporations need to ask themselves, <i>what will happen if they
increase tuiton feeds now or suspend subsidies? </i>This can bring some good
ideas to the work table from various departments in the consortiums to help
draft how this can be communicated to all cohorts of students and stakeholders.
But let us not forget what Fischhoff & Davis (2014) stated; some of the
decisions made around uncertainty are related to “values.” Institutions must ask
themselves, too, <i>what they want when they cannot have everything</i> they
used to have before a crisis. The secret to success on the market lies in
harnessing the power of risk communication to </span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">have a customer trust surplus
and not to be perceived as efforts to shield economic problems the
organizations are facing and the doubts the decision makers have.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1><p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>BIBLIOGRAPHY<span
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Scientific Uncertainty</i>. Retrieved September 26, 2020, from Proceedings of
the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America:
https://www.pnas.org/content/111/Supplement_4/13664#:~:text=Communicating%20uncertainty%20requires%20identifying%20the,messages%2C%20and%20evaluating%20their%20success.</span></p><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font: 14px Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5ju-JNFNbem42sQ5SRbU3MtDhnvKfcVXg4_cnTgZuVc6R9PmzBMOrj9qW4JyYZfYIQJ3-1ot5JWb6PNpY3J8QOjguml_oJr1v-eH6fiwlMWGXuN1feXddh1SpVgjjELBA8YPNBKKTsp_/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5ju-JNFNbem42sQ5SRbU3MtDhnvKfcVXg4_cnTgZuVc6R9PmzBMOrj9qW4JyYZfYIQJ3-1ot5JWb6PNpY3J8QOjguml_oJr1v-eH6fiwlMWGXuN1feXddh1SpVgjjELBA8YPNBKKTsp_/s320/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font: 14px Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font: 14px Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/477712497/Apprising-a-Tuition-Rise-at-School#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Apprising a Tuition Rise at School on Scribd">Apprising a Tuition Rise at School</a> by <a href="https://www.scribd.com/user/19356163/Jonathan-Acuna#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Jonathan Acuña's profile on Scribd">Jonathan Acuña</a> on Scribd</p><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_35233" scrolling="no" src="https://es.scribd.com/embeds/477712497/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-FqUOdOhqZohYKxGUFLWo" title="Apprising a Tuition Rise at School" width="100%"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "https://es.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852207093055753986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631444277151831381.post-65869002084140619832020-09-25T10:05:00.006-07:002020-09-25T10:09:18.723-07:00How do Politicians Use Social Media?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAtlRaXaKrYv0kM69r2sXxL3HbjX7x9n3ahaTuUWhhCdlwec2ez82qqx2aThwVivXjMpYFbNXedhs6mPhseVN4kqgIylHlejX-DchN0LQaqMOZzH7wGzWyZ1RCqqAc2B64qbhoBwfgHLZ/s2048/IMG_20191219_214059_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAtlRaXaKrYv0kM69r2sXxL3HbjX7x9n3ahaTuUWhhCdlwec2ez82qqx2aThwVivXjMpYFbNXedhs6mPhseVN4kqgIylHlejX-DchN0LQaqMOZzH7wGzWyZ1RCqqAc2B64qbhoBwfgHLZ/w400-h225/IMG_20191219_214059_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Edison and Eiffel, Tour
Eiffel, Paris - France</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Picture taken by
Jonathan Acuña (2019)</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;"><br /></span></b></div><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">How do
Politicians Use Social Media?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Just a
collection of ethical thoughts</span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i2yHbaRD9Z4CNuD2-FwcgGkI2G3Jv6fAub8q72cARCWGMTkfg-5ifZYRVh_cUICaC_YtTPGGXEsFLkmgnamYXrmogX5_IGKo5HvGCEHQnYhTeGSzN5W17EHZJhcevxeKBczdpD3tDHZg/s697/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="329" data-original-width="697" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i2yHbaRD9Z4CNuD2-FwcgGkI2G3Jv6fAub8q72cARCWGMTkfg-5ifZYRVh_cUICaC_YtTPGGXEsFLkmgnamYXrmogX5_IGKo5HvGCEHQnYhTeGSzN5W17EHZJhcevxeKBczdpD3tDHZg/w400-h189/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> A quite common practice in the lives of
politicians is the use of social media to have a sort of online persona that
can be easily spotted online by the assemblage of party followers. This does
not mean that there is or will be some kind of open communication between this
public figure, whose profile is probably managed by someone like a community
manager, and people who are interested in listening to them or their
detractors. From a mere ethical standpoint, it looks like their social media
persona is vote-hunting or proselytizing for their opinions’ acceptance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Dr. Kajsa
Falasca (n.d.) considers that “individual politicians may be active but [her]
belief is that social media will be used like an ordinary advertising channel.”
And it can be certain that if Twitter profiles, like the ones belonging to a
country’s president, are there to pump out their message “and then let their
followers do the work” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1019548744"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Falnd \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Falasca, n.d.)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, which in this case
is to <i>drop the bomb</i> and see how followers and detractors “fight over”
their points of view. For Dr. Mitchell Hobbs, these political public fugures
should “use social media as direct communication with citizens” and for him
“that’s its greatest strength and asset” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-408623284"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Uni205 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(University of Sydney,
2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
However, seeing what happens with President Trump’s Twitter account, e.g., lots
of <i>bombs</i> are dropped to stir up the media and cause a tactically prepared
reaction, some would say. One expects to see dire repercussions arising when
these <i>bombs</i> reach news networks that tend to tell people of shadows and
forebodings of a obscure future coming ahead, but followers and detractors seem
to enjoy the debate, each one definding their trench position.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> For Dr. Hobbs,
“Tweets coming from politicians are open dialogues, especially if people answer
to them” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-244194957"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Uni205 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(University of Sydney,
2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
Nevertheless, though it is very desireable that <i>people answer to them</i>,
what is expected is to see is an honest <i>dialogue</i> between the politician
and people. But as put out before, oftentimes political parties “use the media
as a channel for advertising” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1762906648"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Falnd \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Falasca, n.d.)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, and not as <i>a
channel</i> to listen to the electorate and analyze what they expect from them
even if there is a group of individuals managing a Twitter account that is not
theirs. But on the other hand, what is commongly seen around here in Costa Rica
with our political figures and opinion shapers, e.g., is what Dr. Falasca (n.d)
has already pointed out for Sweden, “if a post has a great impact, it can be
used and emphasised again and thus give the senders great publicity without
actually doing a great deal themselves.” The job is done by the electorate
debating over what wants to be re-shared and re-emphasized by politicians and
their political parties. No such a thing as an open dialogue exists; what can
be seen in the background are cunning and covetous social media strategists
holding their blazing tourches to guide followers and detractors to “fight”
their battles, to do their job.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> In the ideal
world, messages coming from politicians in social media are open dialogues. For
Dr. Hobbs <w:sdt citation="t" id="414520768"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Uni205 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(University of Sydney,
2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>,
tweets should be a great opportunity to a) communicate with the electorate, b)
address vote casters’ issues and concerns, and c) hopefully win the electors’
votes. It looks like this is not exactly happening with every single politician
in many nations across the glove when one gets to watch international news. At
the international level, for instance, Trump’s Twitter account’s social media
communication specialists follow Dr. Hobbs’ ideas, but not in terms of an open
dialogue. As someone who follows President Trump in Twitter, never have I seen
this dialogue taking place but a the fagots of firewood burning in CNN. And as
pointed out before, in the case of Costa Rican politicians, the absence of
dialogue and the honest and open exchange of ideas is not happening either.
Whether this is done on purpose or not, what is being read between the lines
here, following Rolland Barthes’ ideas, is not an open conversation but lots of
secrecy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> To sum up and
trying to be ethically well-balanced, the guiding principle behind social media
communication with citizens should be “to try to be authentic, to be
charismatic, and to be likeable” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1926144677"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Uni205 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(University of Sydney,
2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
What worries here is that as part of those indepent thinkers who do not follow
political dogmas is that politicians are not genuine to their followers, lack
charisma to guide the electorate, and engage with the wrong influencers. One
gest to discover that a politicians authenticity is nebulously hazy; their
so-called charisma is just a fuzzy, blurred façade that does not inspire any
reliability on them. And in the case of influencers, knowing how these online
personas work at times, they simply bias and sways people’s opinions to win
votes for an employer, for an individual they hardly know as a political
figure.</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES;">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES;"><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1><p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
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ES'>BIBLIOGRAPHY</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;
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https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/ethical-social-media/1/steps/824157<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if supportFields]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:
field-end'></span></span></b><![endif]--><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5ju-JNFNbem42sQ5SRbU3MtDhnvKfcVXg4_cnTgZuVc6R9PmzBMOrj9qW4JyYZfYIQJ3-1ot5JWb6PNpY3J8QOjguml_oJr1v-eH6fiwlMWGXuN1feXddh1SpVgjjELBA8YPNBKKTsp_/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" height="21" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5ju-JNFNbem42sQ5SRbU3MtDhnvKfcVXg4_cnTgZuVc6R9PmzBMOrj9qW4JyYZfYIQJ3-1ot5JWb6PNpY3J8QOjguml_oJr1v-eH6fiwlMWGXuN1feXddh1SpVgjjELBA8YPNBKKTsp_/w400-h21/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><br /></p><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font: 14px Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/477479977/How-Do-Politicians-Use-Social-Media#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View How Do Politicians Use Social Media on Scribd">How Do Politicians Use Social Media</a> by <a href="https://www.scribd.com/user/19356163/Jonathan-Acuna#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Jonathan Acuña's profile on Scribd">Jonathan Acuña</a> on Scribd</p><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_28503" scrolling="no" src="https://es.scribd.com/embeds/477479977/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-0lvbcx8TZfQmiB20heb8" title="How Do Politicians Use Social Media" width="100%"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "https://es.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852207093055753986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631444277151831381.post-21494116504984743162020-09-22T17:03:00.009-07:002020-09-25T10:02:52.338-07:00The Need for Disruptive Education<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJH43arMEXmJmiZsS_4831s_G9c_Ms_PioqyeJhKFIotoZPLYGPUtPCt-OAOkC2jsFf8a41klChQ6BFFCEc96pP986nszdvfinwJGccCj0-C180eCeN2Nspcn1hMzcAnX9uZnK6sNaKhtV/s2048/Heredia+052+-+Ciudad+de+Heredia+-+domingo+19+julio+2017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJH43arMEXmJmiZsS_4831s_G9c_Ms_PioqyeJhKFIotoZPLYGPUtPCt-OAOkC2jsFf8a41klChQ6BFFCEc96pP986nszdvfinwJGccCj0-C180eCeN2Nspcn1hMzcAnX9uZnK6sNaKhtV/w502-h283/Heredia+052+-+Ciudad+de+Heredia+-+domingo+19+julio+2017.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: ES;">Centro
de la Cultura Herediana, Heredia, Costa Rica</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Picture taken by
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The Need for
Disruptive Education<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Some
considerations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsEiEBCHIGZV2yE3I5l8quVWX3tm8bYVox-ZgsHUw1uShw_rD2p0z_aMJDj_MqdjeWBZewouuTlr5Ifb5dJqObSE6nB-4Rw91fEK0ry8z5XbkLyV-rd-iyYWe3HIPyf6GV844y1uvYsDuF/s617/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="617" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsEiEBCHIGZV2yE3I5l8quVWX3tm8bYVox-ZgsHUw1uShw_rD2p0z_aMJDj_MqdjeWBZewouuTlr5Ifb5dJqObSE6nB-4Rw91fEK0ry8z5XbkLyV-rd-iyYWe3HIPyf6GV844y1uvYsDuF/w482-h235/Capture.PNG" width="482" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> Do students want or have to listen to
their teachers? Long ere this thought of a disruptive education, in which educators
only wanted their students to sit down and listen to them, but the fact is that
there are several education paradigms like the one above that prevail and that
only make us think of how things have always been done <i>in only one way</i>.
And there we have instructors on top of paradigm watchtowers preventing colleagues
from making changes in the education their pupils are getting today. Learners
should want to listen to their teachers because they can help them construct
their knowledge and will not make them regurgitate what was mentioned in class.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> If tickets to attend one’s class were
sold, will one’s students buy them? With this question Lewin (2020) makes educators question their role in the classroom and the
teacher’s soliloquy employed at times in class where no higher order thinking
skills are employed by learners. Lewin longs to have sight of disruptive
classrooms where paradigms are constantly broken for the sake of student
learning. Education is not just about regurgitating information; it has to go
through various channels to become learning. As pointed out by Peter, de Roche,
Graf, & Gatziu Grivas, (2019), “skills are used to designate the ability to
use one’s knowledge with relative ease to perform relatively simple tasks.” And
when these <i>skills</i> are pracited in class they can become competencies.
And when students can develop competencies in class one’s class tickets will
always be sold out. Learning will always be present to engage pupils at all
times.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">For a
while, the traditional educators will remain in thought, and they will continue
to be the warders of education with recurrent paradigms or will embrace a
disruptive education willfully. It is not right to sulk about the need for
refocusing learning; what educators have to do is to start selling tickets for
their classes because, as Lewin (2020) insists, this disruption will generate
critical thinking, creativity, and a desire for learning, which will make
students’ skills become competencies. In other words, the competence of a
learner or cohort of pupils must “describe the relationship between the tasks assigned
to or assumed by the person or group and their capability and potential to
deliver the desired performance” <w:sdt citation="t" id="284084424"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>CITATION Pet19 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Peter, de Roche, Graf, & Gatziu Grivas, 2019)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. When a desired
performance is achieved, students will be learning by doing and coming to class
for the pleasure of constructing their knowledge and participating in
experiences that will strengthen their competence.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%;">A
disruptive education, free of aged, decrepit, enfeebled paradigms, will feed a
growth mindset with room for risk-taking experiences and failure. Lewin (2020)
states that capitalized mistakes is pure learning, which is pretty much what
Oscar Wilde (2005) once said about
experience: “it is merely the name men give their mistakes,” and students need
to make mistakes to consolidate their learning. Engaging students in their
learning is by far the best lesson of life you can give them; “I can do it” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1980949179"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Lew \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Lewin, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. And they will be
able to make mistakes and learn and will learn to become autonomous,
self-disciplined, and self-regulated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<w:sdt docparttype="Bibliographies" docpartunique="t" id="848137593" sdtdocpart="t">
<h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES;">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES;"><o:p></o:p></span><span color="windowtext" face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span></span><span lang=ES style='font-size:
10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;mso-ansi-language:
ES'>BIBLIOGRAPHY</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;
font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]--><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-no-proof: yes;">Lewin, L. (2020, Setiembre 15). La
Innovación LLega al Aula. <i>Escuela para Directivos, Laureate Languages</i>.
Buenos Aires, Argentina: ABS International.<o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></p>
<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-no-proof: yes;">Peter, M., de Roche, M., Graf, M.,
& Gatziu Grivas, S. (2019, June). </span><i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">Skills and
Competencies for Digital Transformation.</span></i><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">
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<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;">Wilde, O. (2005). <i>The Picture of Dorian Gray.</i>
Clayton, Delaware: Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Press.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">How do Our Virtual
Environment Foster Learning?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">An answer for
LLO Lead Teacher Rob Boyle<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8T5ipxGOFKa689jRUwb5st5sz71zmAIqWDi8dG5z3d5rtN19CbLZ8JX7RDNtfJxsTLFpzQJbO5WHtBfOGZMOsTETDVmF7Iy17f_Y1rh-SToUCpshHzeMZ5vu_pEzuHI_wRh-9ngGDPs4m/s886/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="886" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8T5ipxGOFKa689jRUwb5st5sz71zmAIqWDi8dG5z3d5rtN19CbLZ8JX7RDNtfJxsTLFpzQJbO5WHtBfOGZMOsTETDVmF7Iy17f_Y1rh-SToUCpshHzeMZ5vu_pEzuHI_wRh-9ngGDPs4m/w500-h238/Capture.PNG" width="500" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> An online instructor mentor at Laureate
Languages Online (LLO), Mr. Robert Boyle, put out a thought-provoking question I
felt like mulling over it for some time before giving it an honest answer
coming from my teaching experiences at LLO, my expertise in education, and
after feedback sessions with Rob. I have been working with bellows and anvil
and hammers to shape my current way of teaching that has produced positive
results in learners I have taught in various projects at LLO, and much of what
has been my active learning as an online instructor is due to his modeling of virtual
teaching. And virtual teaching has parallel features when compared to <i>regular</i>
teaching.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> <i>How do our virtual environment
foster learning?</i> Well, it is important to remind ourselves that learning is
“a process of obtaining knowledge to change human behavior through interaction,
practice and experience” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-215974254"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION
iEd17 \l 1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(iEduNote, 2017)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. And learning is not
just meant to happen in brick-and-mortar spaces where there is a cohort of students
assigned to an instructor; the same can happen in virtual scenarios. Though
many skeptical educators will wager their heads against the possibility of
learning in an online environment, especially when it comes to language
learning, the fact is that students construct their knowledge of the new language
in participatory learning environments successfully. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Bearing
in mind the four basic characteristics of learning by the OSHAcademy (2015) in F2F or now in virtual
spaces, they can be explained as follows when it comes to learning English within
an online environment.</span></p><p></p><div align="center"><div align="center">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">[1]</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> <b><span style="color: #828232;">Learning has a purpose</span>.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> When learners enter a language class,
they have a purpose to fulfill. Like-minded students will agree that in their
case they study English because it can help them -later on in their
professional life- to attain opportunities that monolingual individuals
cannot aspire. English opens doors!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> “The learner’s goal or purpose is of chief
importance in the act of learning” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1786151015"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION OSH15 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(OSHAcademy, 2015)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. As online instructors
we must relate learning material and classroom production tasks to the
learner’s goals. We must make students long to have sight of their future in
class because of their language training.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">[2]</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> <b><span style="color: #828232;">Learning comes through experience.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> In the planning on an online (or F2F)
class, the instructor gets to include learning tasks that are extracted from
experience (schemata) in the real world. The reproduction of these simulations
in the virtual class prepares them to face situations they already have (or will
have) to face in real life. The online English class does provide a replica
of real-life scenarios to practice the language!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> As virtual instructors we must provide
learners with real experiences that are meaningful and appropriate to the
content of a lesson. A strong link between reality and the class production
activities needs to be created. We do not just want to reproduce, e.g., a template
conversation (in low levels) but to see how they can modify it to serve their
purposes in the class activity or future conversations in the real world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">[3]</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> <b><span style="color: #828232;">Learning is multifaceted.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> “An instructor who thinks his job is
only to train a student’s muscle or memory is wasting his own and his student’s
time” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1126691250"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION OSH15 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(OSHAcademy, 2015)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. The online
English classroom also provides learners chances to be exposed and learn more
than the language. Living the experience of learning a language virtually,
along with the interaction with peers, results in positive changes in the way
students see, think, feel, and react to distance learning. Learning English
virtually is a multifaceted experience!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Based on Li
& Lalani (2020), “some research shows that on average, students retain
25-60% more material when learning online compared to only 8-10% in a
classroom.” If this statistical fact can be transferred to the virtual
English classroom, the way a class is structured (planned) will allow for
meaningful sets of practice. “If the lesson time available for the activity
is seen as a container, then this should be filled with as much ‘volume’ of
language as possible” <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1356732378"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION UrP96 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Ur, 1996)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. And this <i>volume</i>
will bring practice of social and soft
skills along with content rehearsal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">[4]</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> <b><span style="color: #828232;">Learning is an active process.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Learning English across a full gamut of
activities linked to real-life scenarios turns it into an active process.
Learning triggers a change in behavior because of the classroom simulations
and experiences in preparation to real-life scenarios; all this is active
learning through collaborative language tasks. All these activities in the
online English classroom are to sprout up and bring life and success to students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> “Learners who are really engaging with
the language must be attentive; loss of attention means loss of learning time”
<w:sdt citation="t" id="448899129"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION UrP96 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Ur, 1996)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. Learning cannot
be dimensioned as passive or using lower-thinking skills; it is for this
reason that Bloom’s Taxonomy must be inverted to structure collaborative,
active tasks that go beyond remembering and understanding. As stated by Lewin (2020), just listening to a teacher involves
lower order thinking skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span></p>
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instructor and for the students. Online synchronous lessons literally put
language learning in the palm of a learner’s hand because it can foster student
English language development. At LLO our virtual environment does provide room
for active, collaborative learning along with the four basic characteristics of
learning and their corresponding features and nuances when we think of language
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<p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Some not so
new insights into a classroom visitation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDLhYeT4TGRFtc-cd-CKe62DNvAs8_T6M_RthF8bdiZHDpbp64MbtggC3BKCgCNZ66ZR-qfnPKjkhtauCi0Ap1CMEN91VzdoSRRUs0Z1EkdP1jXh909TstuNLu9jusZ2nA4yhiJYKIJjD/s991/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="437" data-original-width="991" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDLhYeT4TGRFtc-cd-CKe62DNvAs8_T6M_RthF8bdiZHDpbp64MbtggC3BKCgCNZ66ZR-qfnPKjkhtauCi0Ap1CMEN91VzdoSRRUs0Z1EkdP1jXh909TstuNLu9jusZ2nA4yhiJYKIJjD/w500-h220/Capture.PNG" width="500" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">“A <b>classroom
observation</b> is a formal or informal observation of teaching while it is
taking place in a classroom or other learning environment” <w:sdt citation="t" id="1318077304"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Gre13 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Great Schools Partnership, 2013)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. The idea behind a
classroom visit is to observe to provide teachers with constructive and
sometimes -formative- feedback. This criticism is done aiming at helping
educators improve their teaching performance and classroom management. And an
observation is carried out because the institution has a cohort of teacher
coaches or supervisors, who can be also labeled as pedagogical referents and
who can help instructors become better at their teaching.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">[1]
Why are classes observed? Coaches and any other school administrative staff do
not go into a classroom to barge in on educators’ teaching. Neither do we want
to trigger mutiny on the school’s academic department because of class
observations. The underlying reason to visit a class is to promote an open
dialog between teachers and coaches, to reassure instructors’ strengths, to
identify areas of improvement, to determine areas of professional development,
and to promote teacher reflection <w:sdt citation="t" id="-136340539"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Lew204 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Lewin, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>.
And though a classroom observation is conducted as job-performance evaluation, it
must aim at helping teachers improve in their facilitation of content.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">[2]
As a pedagogical team working on classroom visitations, what needs to be
achieved? “Generally speaking, classroom observations could be considered a
de-facto school-improvement strategy, since they are typically intended to
improve instructional quality and teaching effectiveness” <w:sdt citation="t" id="885062547"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Gre13 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Great Schools Partnership, 2013)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>; it should not be
considered a way to follow behind instructors in chase to detect what they are
doing wrong. As a pedagogical team it is fundamental that the supervisory crew
watch over the implementation of the institution’s pedagogical model, recognize
and celebrate good, effective teaching practices, instill ideal teaching
qualities among instructors, support educators’ professional development and
teaching reflection, and model the best teaching practices the academic
department has aligned with the school’s pedagogical model. All these will help
coaches or supervisors to finish observation preparations to the last stone.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">[3]
What is being observed by a teacher coach? The fact is, as stated by Lewin
(2020), teacher supervisors can see something different in a classroom
observation. This usually happens because personnel working on observations
“may not have been trained in proper observation strategies, or they may not
have the teaching experience or expertise required to evaluate instructional techniques”
<w:sdt citation="t" id="-1656912281"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Gre13 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(Great Schools Partnership, 2013)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. To avoid teachers’
ordeal and boisterous reaction because of lumpy observations, they have to be
told about them since they start with the induction process to the school. They
have to be told that an observation protocol will be used for class visitations
because the institution does not want them to feel threatened. And if this is
not done during the induction phase, it is no wonder that they will be wroth
with their coaches when they feel their job performance is being assessed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">[4]
How do we provide feedback to teachers? To start with the academic team in
charge of classroom observations should make sure their feedback does not
evaporate into the ethersphere; we do not want instructors to shrug their
shoulders at what coaches tell them about what they have detected by means of
the observation protocol rubric. Once the observation is carried out, the coach,
as suggested by Lewin (2020), will follow a four-step meeting to clarify
actions that took place in class, validate positive aspects of instruction
present during the observation, show concern with areas that probably are not
aligned with the school’s pedagogical principles, and suggest areas to do
things differently to comply with institutional policies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;">Considering
the observation and feedback aspects addressed here does bring benefits. As
pointed out by Lewin (2020), through this process you will get to know your
teachers better. In this way the institution can plan training sessions to
address important areas of teaching. Lewin (2020) also states that this process
will help coaches and teachers to trust one another. If a strong relationship
is created here, observations will not become painful experiences for teachers.
And most importantly, the pedagogical team will be able to spot and get to know
about problems right before they become a catastrophe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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of material to be used in class, class agenda posted on the whiteboard,
positioning of the teacher, sequencing of activities, topic knowledge, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">Execution:</span></b><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">classroom management,
way of answering students, working with same learners, growth mindset direct
to students, instructions and explanations, etc.</span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p>
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<td style="border: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themetint: 102; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 102; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 116.85pt;" valign="top" width="156">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">Activities:</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"> </span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">amount of tasks, quality and relevance of
activities, from controlled to free production, scaffolding, closing
activities, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 102; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: text1; mso-border-left-themetint: 102; mso-border-right-themecolor: text1; mso-border-right-themetint: 102; mso-border-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themetint: 102; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 102; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 116.85pt;" valign="top" width="156">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 102; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: text1; mso-border-left-themetint: 102; mso-border-right-themecolor: text1; mso-border-right-themetint: 102; mso-border-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themetint: 102; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 102; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 116.9pt;" valign="top" width="156">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 102; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: text1; mso-border-left-themetint: 102; mso-border-right-themecolor: text1; mso-border-right-themetint: 102; mso-border-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themetint: 102; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 102; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 116.9pt;" valign="top" width="156">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p>
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<td style="border: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themetint: 102; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 102; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 116.85pt;" valign="top" width="156">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">Interaction: </span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">amount of teacher
talk, amount of student talk, on-task engagement, student learning momentum,
etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 102; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: text1; mso-border-left-themetint: 102; mso-border-right-themecolor: text1; mso-border-right-themetint: 102; mso-border-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themetint: 102; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 102; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 116.85pt;" valign="top" width="156">
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 102; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: text1; mso-border-left-themetint: 102; mso-border-right-themecolor: text1; mso-border-right-themetint: 102; mso-border-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themetint: 102; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 102; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 116.9pt;" valign="top" width="156">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">Teacher’s Characteristics:
</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 9pt;">tone
of voice, adaptivity to class needs, capability to raise student interest,
etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 102; mso-border-left-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-left-themecolor: text1; mso-border-left-themetint: 102; mso-border-right-themecolor: text1; mso-border-right-themetint: 102; mso-border-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themetint: 102; mso-border-top-alt: solid #999999 .5pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 102; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 116.85pt;" valign="top" width="156">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt;"> </span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-yfti-cnfc: 4; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;">Observation Protocol suggested by Laura Lewin
(2020)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<h1><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif">References</span></b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="mso-ansi-language: ES; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span>BIBLIOGRAPHY<span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span></span><![endif]-->Great Schools Partnership. (2013, August 29). <i>Classroom
Observation</i>. Retrieved September 12, 2020, from The Glossary of Education
Reform:
https://www.edglossary.org/classroom-observation/#:~:text=A%20classroom%20observation%20is%20a,classroom%20or%20other%20learning%20environment.&text=School%20administrators%20also%20regularly%20observe,of%20formal%20job%2Dperformance%20evaluations.<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-no-proof: yes;"><o:p></o:p></span><w:sdtpr></w:sdtpr></p>
<p class="MsoBibliography" style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span lang="ES">Lewin, L. (2020,
Setiembre 8). Observaciones de Clase - De la Reactividad a la Proactividad. <i>Escuela
para Directivos, Laureate Languages</i>. Buenos Aires, Argentina: ABS
International.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-indent: 0.5in;"></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5ju-JNFNbem42sQ5SRbU3MtDhnvKfcVXg4_cnTgZuVc6R9PmzBMOrj9qW4JyYZfYIQJ3-1ot5JWb6PNpY3J8QOjguml_oJr1v-eH6fiwlMWGXuN1feXddh1SpVgjjELBA8YPNBKKTsp_/s925/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="51" data-original-width="925" height="26" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5ju-JNFNbem42sQ5SRbU3MtDhnvKfcVXg4_cnTgZuVc6R9PmzBMOrj9qW4JyYZfYIQJ3-1ot5JWb6PNpY3J8QOjguml_oJr1v-eH6fiwlMWGXuN1feXddh1SpVgjjELBA8YPNBKKTsp_/w500-h26/page-break-Om5I2v-clipart.jpg" width="500" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></w:sdt></w:sdt></div><p style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-size-adjust: none; font: 14px helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/475911632/Classroom-Observation#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Classroom Observation on Scribd">Classroom Observation</a> by <a href="https://www.scribd.com/user/19356163/Jonathan-Acuna#from_embed" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Jonathan Acuña's profile on Scribd">Jonathan Acuña</a> on Scribd</p><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.7729220222793488" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_19131" scrolling="no" src="https://es.scribd.com/embeds/475911632/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&access_key=key-Lp4kv6Gtise65qoxpJlP" title="Classroom Observation" width="100%"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "https://es.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; var s = document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();</script>Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852207093055753986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631444277151831381.post-44634748196175607592020-09-12T08:19:00.017-07:002020-09-12T10:10:18.293-07:00Social Media Efforts<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5w02yxw4tKb8ZPqAYxEoEguPEESn_CM_WXincYwbbnaBkFUK6wwZHU1eNottGXrOGhp3Hv6OqUxCU_0M6Vw8B5U4YR8Z9h_TmTAXfghwxxHlOF4z0GwIqd9KXCNk0QGcpRSa23OA-2sU7/s2048/IMG_20191225_100045a09.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5w02yxw4tKb8ZPqAYxEoEguPEESn_CM_WXincYwbbnaBkFUK6wwZHU1eNottGXrOGhp3Hv6OqUxCU_0M6Vw8B5U4YR8Z9h_TmTAXfghwxxHlOF4z0GwIqd9KXCNk0QGcpRSa23OA-2sU7/w500-h281/IMG_20191225_100045a09.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="ES" style="font-size: 8pt; mso-ansi-language: ES;">Musée
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Jonathan Acuña (2019)</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt;"><br /></span></b></div><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 19pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Social Media
Efforts<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The case of
cultural and education firms</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxb930eKV787nk1Jcx_4FGNw02RhrfKjZTBDRW4l2KZPXLtlex-FsXASJjkxoJNfoelfqAT4B1C7e6P7lHbDXV9O7EcwoOk_Tv3jVoB1rKRe9DXvdmCnO5fcggDuUOw-laxb76Wz98EP0C/s620/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="284" data-original-width="620" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxb930eKV787nk1Jcx_4FGNw02RhrfKjZTBDRW4l2KZPXLtlex-FsXASJjkxoJNfoelfqAT4B1C7e6P7lHbDXV9O7EcwoOk_Tv3jVoB1rKRe9DXvdmCnO5fcggDuUOw-laxb76Wz98EP0C/w500-h229/Capture.PNG" width="500" /></a></div></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Cultural organizations and education
institutions are globally interested in having a presence over social media,
but how is this undertaking being achieved? Depending on the type of business
firm a social media strategist is in charge of, the role of non-profit
organizations looks interesting and culturally and educationally profitable
with a great, positive, and potential impact on social media users (followers),
who are interested in what these sort of corporations are doing for the
communities where they are established.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Based on Rod McGuinness, Social Media
Coordinator, Radio Division, ABC, “relying on the affordances of a third party
provider enables you to interact with potentially large audience base” <w:sdt citation="t" id="822858998"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Uni204 \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>. The use of social
media platforms carried out by education and cultural enterprises should not be
regarded as a quixotic endeavor. A social media strategist, not a community
manager, needs to find the proper social media presence depending on the
platform or platforms chosen to communicate with users. Additionally, the
possibility to extend <i>that</i> presence to TV, radio, and online
environments need to be valued as well. It is also crucial to search for the
right audience interested in the company’s content and stories. The strategist
has to be behind communal events where followers can actively engage in
participative experiences. And all these actions can trigger leverage for the
organization’s brand, content, and stories; the social media presence is now
anchored.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> Based on McGuinness’s points of view <w:sdt citation="t" id="-1156842355"><!--[if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:
field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Uni204 \l
1033 <span style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, social media
efforts must be directed threefold. Here cultural and education corporations
are at the brink of a hideous chasm if these recommendations are not followed. First,
a company must target who their audience is to start having conversations with
them, which is a way to start setting the virtual ground for their interest in
the organization’s stories and content. Second, once the audience has been
identified, it is essential to spot what social media these individuals use to
play in the same ground as they do. Third, learning how these people
communicate in their social media platform is also important to devise
mechanisms to find the right way to hook their interest and potential
engagement. At this point, “it’s very much the role of the social media
strategist to align the affordances and inhibitions of third party platform
providers” <w:sdt citation="t" id="2129117965"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Uni204 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt> to communicate with
the right audience and consolidate the institution’s social media presence and
leverage of brand and content.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> A cultural or education company’s first
real twinge of remorse is when there has been no alignment between the
communication strategy, what is and what is not doable within a social media
platform, and the potential users. It is for this reason that any enterprise
with a presence in social media has to be consistent on what it is doing, its
core business, and how it is communicated to the public. Once this is clear,
the identification of ways to convey messages over social media is a must. Each
platform is unique in its design, and what can be done in one is not replicable
in another, so another strategy has to be devised in its place to reach out to
the desired audience. Based on McGuinness <w:sdt citation="t" id="-433895696"><!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>CITATION Uni204 \l 1033 <span
style='mso-element:field-separator'></span><![endif]-->(University of Sydney, 2020)<!--[if supportFields]><span
style='mso-element:field-end'></span><![endif]--></w:sdt>, it is imperative
that an institution overcommunicates with updates and any other extra detail
about its content, stories, and the like. If a group of company’s social media
experts want to stop listening to the unabating rain pouring negative comments
over different platforms, the organization’s media department has to work on
fully comprehending social media outlets because of their differences and
capacities to be socially present.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 150%;"> To sum up, if cultural organizations
and education institutions are interested in having a solid presence over
social media, these three suggestions need to be analyzed. A social media
presence has to be created around each social platform that is used because of
its different affordances and differences. The set of pieces of advice provided
above are necessary for the consolidation of an institution’s social media
presence; otherwise, strange sounds and writing characters will assail the
community manager’s ears and eyes when users get disengaged and uninterested in
what the company has to share. And what about alignment? If the communication
strategy does not match the platform and its users, whatever gets to be posted
will go unnoticed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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