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I. Read Me First

Word to the Facilitator

Welcome to the interactive distance learning classroom! As a participant in this distance learning course, you will become actively involved in a multi-media approach to learning a foreign language. After checking the material in the "Read Me First " Section, please insert the section into your binder under the "Read Me First" Tab. This binder contains the pertinent information for the German 3 course.

If you are joining us for the first time, this guide will explain the important aspects of the course and the technology and methods of instruction that we use. If you have facilitated the course before, please take the time to review all the materials in the binder.

In many ways, a distance learning class is similar to a class taught live in the school. Students respond to instruction, ask questions, take notes, confer with one another, and work exercises. You, as facilitator, provide encouragement and support, hold students accountable for their work, grade notebooks and some quizzes, maintain attendance and performance records, send in tests and other assignments as requested, and keep order in the classroom. The differences in a distance learning class arise from the methods that are used to perform these tasks.

The major difference will be that I, the teacher, will not be physically present in the classroom. You will be able to see me, but I will not be able to see you or your students. To communicate with each other, we will use the telephone, U.S. Mail, e-mail, and the Internet.

These methods of interaction, coupled with the experience of learning a second language, present a challenge - and make your role as classroom facilitator a pivotal one. There is no substitute for the presence of another human being to convey warmth and concern. Therefore, in the absence of a teacher, it is natural to expect students to look to you for guidance and assurance.

The role of the facilitator in the KET German courses requires motivation and commitment. The success of each student in the class is directly affected by the competence of the facilitator.

The successful facilitator:

• wants to learn German with the students.
• manages and motivates students successfully.
• exhibits an interest in technology and makes use of the available technology.
• keeps precise and complete records.
• maintains the integrity of quizzes and tests.
• keeps the teacher regularly informed of students' progress.
• ensures that the electronic equipment is functioning.
• keeps track of video lesson tapes for absent students.
• has the hour set aside in his/her schedule just to facilitate the class.
• contacts KET immediately when problems arise.

The facilitator serves as the students' team leader. An honest belief in distance learning, friendly but firm classroom management, and a genuine interest in the welfare of the students are the tools you will need to make this adventure a success. As a team, we can make this an exciting learning experience for all.

Thomas Sauer, Teacher

Materials List for KET German 3 Course - Back

Reference materials and books required:
Please note: Enrolled schools must order the set of videotapes to receive this course.

Textbook: (one per student/one for facilitator)

Reference materials and books required:

1. one copy for each student and facilitator of FOKUS DEUTSCH, Intermediate German
   (Student Edition + Listening Comprehension Audio Cassette), McGraw-Hill Companies
2. one copy for each student and facilitator of FOKUS DEUTSCH Workbook/Lab Manual, Intermediate German, McGraw-Hill Companies
3. one copy for each student and facilitator of Sowieso Level 2 Leservergnügen, Reader/Activity Book
   Langenscheidt Pulishing
4. English Grammar for Students of German, 4th Edition, The Olivia and Hill Press (one per site)
5. Klett Political Map of Germany, International Book Import Service, Inc. (one per site)
6. Langenscheidt's New College Dictionary, German-English, English-German (one per site)

Each school is responsible for ordering textbooks. Following is a list of publishers, addresses, ISBN numbers, and prices.

Langenscheidt Publishing
4635 54th Road
Maspeth, NY 11378
Phone: (800) 432-6277
FAX: (718) 784-1216

• Sowieso Level 2 Leservergnügen, Reader/Activity Book
  ISBN: #3-468-47711-2
  $8.95
• New College Dictionary German/English - English/German
  ISBN #0-88729-021-3
  Order No.: 290213, $34.95

McGraw-Hill Companies
Order Services
P.O. Box 545
Blacklick, OH 43004-0545
Phone: (800) 338-3987
FAX: (614) 755-5645

• Fokus Deutsch, Intermediate German, Student Edition
  ISBN #0-07-233660-9
  $39.00
• Fokus Deutsch, Workbook/Lab Manual, Intermediate German
  ISBN #0-07027602-1
  $19.00

International Book Import Service, Inc.
161 Main Street, P.O. Box 8188
Lynchburg, TN 37352-8188
Phone: (800) 277-4247
FAX: (931) 759-7555
e-mail: IBIS@IBIService.com

• Klett Political Map of Germany
  ISBN #3-623-00282-8
  Cost: $6.20

The Olivia and Hill Press
P.O. Box 7396
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Phone: (734) 663-0235
FAX: (734) 663-6590

• English Grammar for Students of German, 4th Edition
  ISBN #0-934034-31-1
  $14.95

Equipment/supplies the student and/or school should have available:

1. one (1) purchased set of tapes of video lessons
2. speaker phone
3. Internet connection in the classroom:
   One (1) Internet connected computer for every 4 students. The latest version of Netscape Navigator® is the recommended browser. (See Technology section for more detailed requirements and information.)
4. Browser access to RealMedia Player

Student supplies required:

1. 3-ring binder (student guide notebook)
2. 1 pocket file for portfolio items
3. several packs of 3 x 5 index cards

Important Telephone Numbers/Contact People at KET - Back