Notes

Getting to Know Each Other (Hobbies & IT interests) + Oral Language Assessment
Introduction to IT English Learning Gateway
Course Info & Learning Goals (Any requests?)
Lesson Notes Review Quiz (Quizlet LIVE)
TechTerms Quizzes + Unknown Word Collection (15 mins)
TechTerms Quiz (Quizizz #40) + Reading/Pronunciation Practice
Course PDF + unknown word collection (any unit of interest - 45 mins)
Course PDF Follow-up (Any questions?)
Course PDF Follow-up (unit based conversation questions)
IT Verb-Noun Collocations Quiz (GimKit - 10 mins)
Course PDF Follow-up (unit related keywords for further research + dialogue or article generator + unknown word collection)
IT Vocab Exercise (Business English Site - …)
Conversation Practice (General IT Questions)
Discussion: Tool Suggestions (FreeTube for distraction-free video-watching)
Grammar Points (must VS have to / going-to future VS might)
Tech News Reading + Unknown Word Collection (using suggested news links and/or AI-generator + Follow-up Discussion
E-mail Composition (Complaining Politely About Computer Problems) + Polite Language Phrases + Feedback
Self-Study (student-selected - using provided suggestions and/or anything IT English related)
IT Verb-Noun Collocations Quiz (GimKit - 10 mins)
Self-Study Follow-up (Discussion - What did you study?)
Step-by-Step Instructions (iFixit Repair Guides)
IT Verb-Noun Collocation Quizzes (Wordwall)
Conversation Practice (General IT Conv. Questions)
Discussion: Windows Popularity & Installing Linux
E-mailing Phrases Quiz (Quizlet LIVE)
Technical Manual Translation (Small Excerpt - Eng→Ger)
Sentence Structure/Syntax Training (Word Order Exercises - WordWall)
Lesson Notes Review and/or Self-Study
IT Video Tutorial + Unknown Word Collection + Follow-up Discussion
Lesson Notes Review Quiz (Quizlet LIVE)
Self-Study (anything IT English related - student-selected + suggestions)
IT Vocab Quiz (PC Net Glossary #1 - GimKit - 10 mins)
Language Check (Common Problem Areas: used to, yet, few/a few, which/that/who)
100 Business Verbs & Nouns Check
IT Vocab Quiz (PC Net Glossary #2 - GimKit - 10 mins)
IT Research Topic Selection & Initial Study
IT Research Topic Study + Unknown Word Collection + Documentation
IT Vocab Quiz (PC Net #2 - GimKit - 10 mins)
Grammar Practice (Online Exercises)
Tense Practice (Sentence Writing + IT Verbs & Nouns)
Conversation Practice (General IT Conversation Questions)
TechTerms Quizzes Continued (self-study - 30 mins)
IT Phrasal Verbs + Custom GPT (self-study 20 mins
Course PDF Continued (another student-selected unit)
IT Vocab Quiz (PC Net #3 - GimKit - 10 mins)
Course PDF Continued (another student-selected unit)
Follow-up Discussion (Course PDF - unit related questions)
IT Research Continued (self-study)
Tense Practice (Sentence Writing) → Creation of Flashcards (for memorization)
Tip: Strategy for Using Tenses Correctly
IT Vocab Quiz (TechTarget #5 - GimKit - 10 mins)
IT Conversation Practice (General IT Conversations)
IT Verb-Noun Collocations Quiz (GimKit - 10 minutes)
Use/Installation Instructions (provided IT topic) + Unknown Word Collection + Follow-up Discussion
Use/Installation Guide Task OR IT Research Topic Work (continued)
Phrases for Expressing Opinions (Quiz - Quizlet LIVE)
Phrases for Expressing Opinions (Sentence Writing + IT Research Topic OR Any Other IT Related Topic)
IT Research Topic Study (continued)
Tech News Reading + Unknown Word Collection + Follow-up Discussion
IT Verb-Noun Collocations Quiz (GimKit - 10 mins)
Company Website Analysis + Unknown Word Collection + Follow-up Discussion
IT Job Descriptions + Unknown Word Collection + Follow-up Discussion
IT Job Announcements + Unknown Word Collection + Follow-up Discussion
Lesson Notes Review Quiz (14 Jan. 2025 - Part 1 - Quizlet LIVE)
IT Research Project (Continued) and/or Anything Else IT English Related
Discussion: Learning Strategies & Tips
IT Interview Questions --> Written Responses --> Conversation Practice
Tense Practice Quiz (All Tenses - GimKit - 10 mins)
Tech Related Tutorial/Course + Unknown Word Collection (Tutorials Point, W3Schools, etc.)
*Mention Linked-In Learning & Upskilling
Connecting/Transition Words Quiz (Quizlet LIVE) → IT Related Sentence Writing
Listening Comprehension Exercises (ESL Lab)
TechTerms + Speed Research + Conversation Practice
IT Research Project Work (continued) and/or Anything IT English Related
IT Reseach Project Reading + Unknown Word Collection + Follow-up Discussion
IT Vocab Quiz (GimKit - DataPrise - 10 mins)
IT Research Project Work (continued)
IT Verb-Noun Collocations Quiz (GimKit - 8 mins)
Linux Distro Discovery + Unknown Word Collection + Follow-up Discussion
TechTerms Quizzes (continued)
Windows User Interface + Unknown Word Collection + Follow-up Discussion
Internet Slang
Language Knowledge Checks (Common Problem Areas - Continued)
Windows - Keyboard Shortcuts
Windows - Common Error Messages
IT Research Project Work (continued) - *Suggest an AI-Created Talking Points List
EXTRA TODOs:
Interest Based Reading + Unknown Word Collection + Follow-up Discussion
Tech Related Presentation + Unknown Word Collection + Follow-up Discussion (Slidehare, etc.)
E-mailing Composition (...)
Phrases for Telephoning (Quiz - Quizlet LIVE)
Lesson Notes Review
1. Conduct speed research using AI tools and engage in reading and discussion.
2. Complete listening comprehension exercises (e.g., ESL Lab).
3. Study the course PDF for self-study and participate in a follow-up discussion.
4. Explore the Windows user interface and engage in a discussion about it.
5. Train IT vocabulary using TechTarget #5 and GimKit for 10 minutes.
6. Practice using connecting and transition words in sentence writing.
7. Participate in a Quizlet LIVE session focused on connecting and transition words.
8. Practice verb tenses through sentence writing, shared documents, and active correction.
9. Learn and practice IT phrasal verbs.
10. Engage in grammar practice using resources like Englisch-Hilfen and Ego4U.
11. Utilize a grammar checklist to review key concepts.
12. Complete TechTerms quizzes as a self-study activity for 15 minutes.
13. Discuss unit-based conversation questions from the course PDF.
14. Practice verb tenses through sentence writing with a custom GPT tool.
15. Take TechTerms Quiz #39 and review the results.
16. Participate in a discussion about learning strategies and tips.
17. Prepare a tech-related presentation, collect unknown vocabulary, and engage in a follow-up discussion.
18. Learn and practice Windows keyboard shortcuts.
19. Identify and troubleshoot common Windows errors.
20. Learn useful phrases for making presentations.
21. Review lesson notes for better retention.
22. Complete the IT verb-noun collocations quiz on GimKit for 10 minutes.
23. Use the IT English grammar checklist for self-assessment.
24. Understand the process of applying for a job in IT.
25. Learn the basics of assembling a computer.
26. Explore BIOS and operating systems.
27. Understand the principles of business intelligence.
28. Learn how to write effective comments and documentation.
29. Study computer hardware components.
30. Understand computer health maintenance practices.
31. Identify potential dangers to computers and how to mitigate them.
32. Practice conducting customer conversations effectively.
33. Learn how to customize enterprise software.
34. Explore data backup methods and data recovery techniques.
35. Understand different data storage options.
36. Learn the basics of debugging processes.
37. Deepen knowledge of English IT terminology through review.
38. Describe various IT systems and their functions.
39. Discuss recent developments in data storage technology.
40. Practice professional email correspondence.
41. Understand enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
42. Learn about enterprise software applications.
43. Identify and troubleshoot error messages.
44. Review installation and operating instructions for hardware.
45. Understand the installation processes for software and hardware.
46. Learn about internal and external computer components.
47. Analyze job descriptions in the IT field.
48. Differentiate between mainframes, minicomputers, and microcomputers.
49. Understand network booting and troubleshooting techniques.
50. Explore different network topologies.
51. Learn about various types of networks and their functions.
52. Understand network protocols and their applications.
53. Identify key roles and job opportunities in IT.
54. Present IT products effectively.
55. Learn remedies for common computer issues.
56. Understand how to select an appropriate operating system.
57. Learn how to set up a firewall for network security.
58. Explore different types of storage devices.
59. Practice telephone conversations, focusing on problem identification and solution proposals.
60. Discuss the next revolution in data storage technology.
61. Engage in translation and practice exercises for language skills.
62. Troubleshoot network access cables effectively.
63. Identify different types of malware and their impacts.
64. Understand web-based application software and its uses.
65. Learn how to write code using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
66. Explore the software development process and best practices.
IT Research Project Discussion Preparation and/or Self-Study
Conversation Warm-up (General IT Conversation)
IT Research Project Discussions/Presentations
Conversation Practice (various topics)