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• SOMEX APP How do an APP can help me in my mobility process / before / during / after?

  Thematic: collaborative activity               Main aim: prepare its physical mobility by using ICTs / digital technologies          Language: - Synchronous sessions: in French and target language - Other sessions: in French and target language Target audience’s level: first year of master crafts person training or last year of apprenticeship English level: A2              Professional sector: construction / carpentry     Pre-requisite: English vocabulary acquired during their preparation training (basic vocabulary about life, hobbies, leisure activities, how to move in a city, orientation, public transports / knowledge of the region Tools needed: Internet connection, smartphone / tablet, computer and blackboard        Characteristics of the sequence: The sequence can be adapted according to the destination the apprentices are going to.  Function: Students could reinforce their language and cultural skills. They will have an overview of the town (i.e.: nightlife and leisure, restaurants, cultural things to visit, important information …). This will prepare students before going (promoting envy) and help them during the stay. It’s also a good point for hosting / sending organizations as this tool can be updated and used for any group / destination.  Remark : Video conference with exchange trainees before their mobility could be added
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  STEP 1: Briefing and Brainstorming - Basculer

  Characteristic : obligatory
  Mode : in classroom - plenary
  Duration : 1 hour
  Language : English
  

  • OBJECTIVES :

    -Give the students all the necessary information in order to be able to reach the aims of the project and be actors of their learning: 

    - Vision and mission of the project (aims and objectives)

    - Collecting of students’ ideas

    - Description of the “SOMEX” project

    - Project planning and deadlines

    - Brainstorming in order to let them produce and  share their ideas → develop their  creativity
    

  • DESCRIPTION :

    Introduction and description of the project (aims, content, Q&A) by the teacher and pedagogical team.

    Brainstorming in order to have student’s point of views and eventual ideas.

    Presentation of deadlines and planning for next steps + to do list

    Introduction of “SOMEX” project and APP (not going into details at this stage).

    Group design: 4 groups :

    - your destination

    - planning a mobility

    - being in a mobility

    - impact

    Introduction of evaluation plan*
    

  • ROLE OF THE TEACHER :

    In the introduction-phase of the project the English teacher + pedagogical advisers will explain the details of the project; they are the moderators for the brainstorming and planning phase + technician will briefly present the APP

  • EQUIPMENTS/TOOLS :

    - Blackboard

    - Paper with presentation of the project and deadlines

    - Internet connection for the presentation of SOMEX APP

  • DOCUMENTARY RESOURCES :

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  STEP 2 : SOMEX APP - Basculer

  Characteristic : obligatory

  Mode : in classroom - plenary

  Duration : 30 min

  Language : English and French
  

  • OBJECTIVES :

    - Give the trainees all the necessary information in order to download and use the APP correctly

    - Get used to the APP structure and the uses

    
    

  • DESCRIPTION :

    Presentation of the APP structure

    Presentation of navigation points

    Download phase

    Navigation phase

    
    

  • ROLE OF THE TEACHER :

    The TIC technician (+ English trainer) will take the floor to briefly explain “SOMEX APP” to trainees (trainer has already been informed by the technician previously) and help them for downloading the APP.

    Both will present the different navigation point not going into the deep content (for next exercise)

    
    

  • EQUIPMENTS/TOOLS :

    - Blackboard

    - Smartphones or tablets

    - Internet connection for the presentation of SOMEX APP

    
    

  • DOCUMENTARY RESOURCES :

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  STEP 3 : Title : Discover the content - Basculer

  Characteristic : obligatory
  Mode : in groups of 2-3 students
  Duration : 1.5 hours
  Language : English
  

  • OBJECTIVES :

    Enrich the daily life vocabulary to relate about their experiences

    Be able to work in groups and agree on the content and work program

    Be able to find relevant ideas from the APP and Internet (via hyperlinks) in English language

    Be able to use their vocabulary in order to write their questionnaire for the group in English → written exercise
    

  • DESCRIPTION :

    Students will work in groups on their chosen topic.

    They will search for interesting points in the APP and in the Internet + agree on things they should present to classmate in order to spent secure and pleasant stay in their destination country.

    They will have to prepare a presentation and questionnaire to the attention of their classmates.

    Teacher will agree on the presentation and questionnaires (correction)

    Adaptation on basis of teacher’s feedback
    

  • ROLE OF THE TEACHER :

    The English teacher is in the classroom and acts as the coach. He answers the student’s questions and helps them on demand.

    At the end of the sequence, he analyses the prepared work + correction and advices (language and content)

    He will validate the questionnaires
    

  • EQUIPMENTS/TOOLS :

    - Blackboard

    - Smartphones or tablets

    - Internet connection for the presentation of SOMEX APP

    - Paper / questionnaires / PPT (what they will chose)
    

     

  • DOCUMENTARY RESOURCES :

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  STEP 4 : Oral presentation - Basculer

  Characteristic : obligatory
  Mode : in classroom - plenary
  Duration : 1.5 hours
  Language : English
  

  • OBJECTIVES :

    Listening comprehension: group will listen to the oral presentations and be able to navigate with the APP to find relevant information in order to answer the questionnaire afterwards

    Oral expression: small groups will present their research to the rest of the class

    Written expression: write the questionnaire for small groups and answer the questionnaires for big group

    Reading comprehension: APP content, questionnaires, answers
    

  • DESCRIPTION :

    Students will present their work to the rest of the group (by navigating through the APP)
    The other groups will listen to the presentations and follow the instruction on the APP content
    The group will give them a questionnaire to answer à find reliable and suitable information on the APP content
    The other groups will answer the questions and discover the content more precisely à get used to the content and navigation
    Correction

    X 4 as there are 4 groups
    

  • ROLE OF THE TEACHER :

    The English teacher is in the classroom and acts as the coach. He answers the student’s questions and helps them.

    He is the moderator and make corrections if necessary

  • EQUIPMENTS/TOOLS :

    - Blackboard

    - Smartphones or tablets

    - Internet connection for the SOMEX APP

    - Paper
    

  • DOCUMENTARY RESOURCES :

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  STEP 5 : FOCUS GROUP - initial perception - Basculer

  Characteristic : obligatory

  Mode : in classroom - plenary

  Duration : 0.5 hour

  Language : English
  

  • OBJECTIVES :

    Have their initial perception of the APP 

    Improvement of it afterwards

    
    

  • DESCRIPTION :

    Focus group methodology (see annex 1) in order to have their first perception of the APP

    
    

  • ROLE OF THE TEACHER :

    He will navigate through the APP with the trainees in order to prepare the focus group discussion

    TIC technician and English trainer will drive the focus group discussion
    

  • DOCUMENTARY RESOURCES :

    Questionnaires for “initial perception” of the APP (see annex 1)

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  STEP 6 : PHYSICAL MOBILITY - Basculer

  Characteristic : obligatory

  Mode : abroad

  Duration : 3 weeks

  Language : English and French
  

  • OBJECTIVES :

    Trainees will go abroad with one trainer / staff member. They will go to Roros in Norway and learn about carpentry techniques. They will use the APP during their stay and give us their feedback on it (see annex 2)

    
    

    
    

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  Step 7: Title : AFTER MOBILITY - Basculer

  Characteristic : obligatory
  Mode : in classroom - interviews
  Duration : 0.5 hour
  Language : French

  • OBJECTIVES :

    - Have their perception after their daily use of the APP

    - Improvement of the physical mobility by updating the APP

    
    

  • DESCRIPTION :

    Focus group methodology / interviews in order to have their perception of the APP
    We will follow the questionnaire and discuss the points together

    
    

  • ROLE OF THE TEACHER :

    The SOMEX technician is in the classroom and acts as the coach / moderator and take notes about the discussions in order to have ideas for improving the APP.
    

  • EQUIPMENTS/TOOLS :

  • DOCUMENTARY RESOURCES :

    -Questionnaire “after mobility”
    

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