The Q Group PLC : Handy Quartet : Quartet Online Quartet as Blended Educational System WELCOME !

The Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.comThe Q Group PLC : www.qgroupplc.com

Handy Quartet : www.englishquartet.comHandy Quartet : www.englishquartet.com

Quartet OnlineQuartet Online

Quartet as Blended

Educational System

WELCOMEWELCOME!!

The Q Group PlcThe Q Group Plc



Founded in 1993; focuses on innovative language learning solutions and technologies.

World leader in language education market : Courses and solutions implemented and localized

in over 40 countries worldwide. Outstanding customer base Focus on ESL/EFL in 2 major business lines

EM Development (Co-Publishing) Quartet Method

Global coverage by network of business partners.

What is Blended Learning?What is Blended Learning?

It is the right combination of different technologies and training methodologies to meet the specific learning needs of an individual and help him achieve his goals.

This combination can include self-paced and live learning experiences over the Web or other electronic media, traditional instructor-led training, and various other forms of

instruction.



Quartet MethodQuartet Method



CorePedagogical principles

underpinning standards-driven, blended

language learning

DeliveryA wide, rich range of

delivery channels that feed the blend

Blend The optimal combination

of the delivery channels for meeting learner needs and achieving maximum results

EvaluationMonitoring, feedback and

reporting processes to ensure learners’ success

in meeting learning objectives and standards

prescribed

Pedagogical PrinciplesPedagogical Principles



Learning by Doing

Learning Independence

Learners as Active Partnersin Learning

Task-basedApproach

Authenticity ofLanguage

Quartet ScholarQuartet Scholar Target Audience : Young adults and Adults

Blended learning : online self-paced lessons, teacher-led lessons, virtual community activities, classroom activities, course book, and lab tasks

Context : International (British-based) environments.

Language focus : integrated approach and development of the four main language skills, vocabulary and grammar

International Correlation : Quartet conforms to the major, internationally accepted curricula such as the Common European Framework and TESOL, and is correlated to internationally recognized exams such as TOEFL, and TOEIC .



More About Quartet ScholarMore About Quartet Scholar

Placement test - 10 entry points ( 0 – 9 ) Online assessment for each level of the

course ( Achievement Test ) Online community : forums, chats, trivia,

What’s happening?, To be continued and more

Course books for each level Lab tasks for each level Teacher’s Guide per Course

700 hours of blended learning - 10 courses ( beginners to advanced ) Online help files, tool tips, lexicon, and other language tools that can be

translated to local languages Over 40 stimulating themes - more than 240 topics



Quartet Delivery ChannelsQuartet Delivery Channels

Self-paced Learning

Group LearningIndividual Learning

Teacher-monitored

• Computer-Based Lessons• Lab Tasks• Course Book Activities• Additional Online Activities• Assessment• Online Community

• Course Book Activities• Computer-Based Lessons• Lab Tasks• Assessment

• Online Community• Course Book Activities• Additional Online Activities• Projects

• Course Book Activities• Additional Online Activities• Projects

Quartet (user-friendly) LMSQuartet (user-friendly) LMS

User Log-in Group / User management Content Management Grading tool and report procedures Internal messaging system Cooperative learning features

Remark : This will be included in DEMO session.



Administrator

TeacherContent Manager

Student(s)

Some of Our PartnersSome of Our Partners



http://www.langenscheidt.de/english/index.html

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RMUTL Lampang CampusRMUTL Lampang Campus

Web site : http://www.lpc.rmutl.ac.th/web51/



http://lib.lpc.rmutl.ac.th/Quartet_Online/WebServer/index.asp

RMUTL Lampang CampusRMUTL Lampang Campus

Training & Workshop(07-2009)

Training & Workshop(07-2009)

Teachers’ room

Group by majors/ courses

Studentsin a group

KMUTTKMUTT

Web site : http://myenglish.kmutt.ac.th/ESALC/welcome.jsp



Quartet System - OverviewQuartet System - Overview



1 ) LAB Computer (LAN)

2 ) Within Company / Institution /

School (Intranet)

3 ) Anywhere Anytime Access

(Internet)

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