A teacher starting in the development of a Web-based learning experience would best be served if they knew characteristics of the students enrolled in their class. In instructional design terms these are known as entry level characteristics and consist of information, such as, general information, specific characteristics, and learning styles. Research has shown that knowing these characteristics prior to delivering the class can help the instructor tailor their material to the learner and increase learning outcomes.
General Entry Level Characteristics
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Do your language learners read enough? Do they even like to read? How can you get them to read more in English or another target language? An all too common problem in foreign language and EFL learners is a lack of extensive reading in the target language. Extensive reading has numerous benefits for language learners. Some key benefits include:
o Development of vocabulary in context
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I don’t think a month has gone by without somebody asking me this question at work or at a family gathering. Without a doubt, this is a serious question that warrants an explanation and solution.
Kids today are much more computer savvy than we are, so I would not recommend a single resolution that involves tweaking Internet Explorer.
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