Bell Teacher Campus Cambridge

An Introduction to Using New Technology in the Classroom

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at English language teachers with little or no experience of using computers or interactive whiteboards. You should have a minimum language competence of B1 (Intermediate).

Course aims

  • The course aims to help you to explore the potential uses of new technologies in language learning.

Course programme

This is a hands-on course.

Topics typically include:

  • New technologies
  • Using Moodle or other VLEs (Virtual learning environments)
  • Exploiting wikis and blogs
  • Blended learning
  • Computer-mediated communication
  • Using the WWW
  • Using interactive whiteboards
  • Designing web pages using HTML/JavaScript, etc.
  • Design your own webquests, games and activities
  • Get your students to make their own podcasts
  • Messenger and other computer-mediated communication

Applying for EU funding

EU funding is available for teachers from the European Union and associated countries. Find out how to apply for funding. When completing your funding application, you will need to provide details of your course. Depending on if you are applying for Comenius or Grundtvig funding, download the relevant course outline which includes a sample timetable to send with your application.

Course outline - Comenius (259kb)

Course outline - Grundtvig (259kb)

Dates and fees

Arrival date
Departure date
Fee
1 July 2012 14 July 2012 15 July 2012 28 July 2012 29 July 2012 11 August 2012 12 August 2012 25 August 2012

Comenius/Grundtvig applicants: €1,920
All other applicants: £1480

Comenius/Grundtvig applicants: €1,920
All other applicants: £1480

Comenius/Grundtvig applicants: €1,920
All other applicants: £1480

Comenius/Grundtvig applicants: €1,920
All other applicants: £1480

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Course Package

€1,920
Comenius/Grundtvig applicants

£1480
Other applicants
  • Course tuition (plus talks by visiting speakers where applicable)
  • Single, en-suite accommodation at Homerton College
  • Daily breakfast and weekday evening meals
  • Weekend breakfasts
  • Core programme of social and cultural events including a tour of Cambridge and a one day excursion to London
  • Bell end of course certificate
  • Advice and support from Bell staff
  • Travel insurance (except UK residents)

Additional costs will be incurred for the following:

  • Additional excursions on a pay-as you-go basis
  • Entrance fees to tourist attractions (for example theatre tickets) unless specified on the published course programme
  • Airport transfers - these can be arranged for an additional cost
  • Exam entrance fees
  • Bank charges for payments made by bank transfer
  • Lunches
  • Weekend evening meals.