JALTCALL2011

The merits and demerits of an iPad in WELL ( W eb E nhanced L anguage L earning) in teaching writing for large Univ. EFL classes in Japan
YASUDA, Masami,
Kwansei Gakuin Univ.,
Myasuda[at]kwansei.ac.jp
Theme: Building Learning Environments JALTCALL SIG 2011 Kurume University, Mii Campus Media Center, JAPAN. June 3-5, 2011 JALTCALL SIG 2011 Kurume University, Kurume, Kyushuu, JAPAN. E-Learning at KG Univ.

Use of iPads,
Web Browsing, E-mail
Photos, Videos
Music, Games
eBooks, etc.
. Introduction: Use of iPads
An iPad is NOT
an eBook Reader, alone… .
But, how can we use iPads
for language learning, CALL,
and as mobile presentation tools?

. iPads in WELL ( Web Enhanced Language Learning)
Lots of applications are available.
But, how to use iPads
for language learning: CALL, WELL
as mobile presentation tools,
and, for autonomous self learning.

. iPads in WELL ( Web Enhanced Language Learning)
An iPad in class use
as an instruction mode
to present teaching materials
i.e. a show and tell gadget
Students have no iPads
a CALL lab
with access to the internet

. How to conduct WELL
No textbook was assigned,
Compiled are:
Web and WIKI pages,
Online review quizzes
A campus BBS (Blackboard, since 2011)
To announce lesson plans:
Web links and quizzes
Quizzes and the final exam
are totally online.

. iPads – Ideal gadgets?
Cost Performance?
Hardware limitations
VGA Output – Not all applications!
iPad 1 - partial, BUT iPad 2 - OK!!
Software: No FLASH vs. HTML5 war
Apple-html5-flash-friendly-browser-for-ipad-iphone/
No keyboard short cuts (cut & paste)
Weight: Heavier than Note or Laptop PC?
No External storage devices
But… Coming soon!! (USB & HD on WiFi)

. Applications for VGA Output MP3, AIFF, M4A Audios HTML5 Video Vidoes PNG, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, etc Images Apple Work, Pages, Numbers, Keynote Apple Software Words, Excel, PowerPoint MS Office HTML, PDF, TEXT, Safari WebArchive Web File Types 230 yen 2Screens 12 kinds including MP3, WAV Audios MOV. MP4. M4V. 3GP. 30 frames/s, bit rate 1.5Mbps. VGA H.264 Vidoes 11 kinds that include JPG and TIFF Pictures Web pages, WebArchive HTML Apple Work, Pages, Numbers, Keynote Apple Software Word, Excel, PowerPoint MS Office Codes over 90, Multi-lingual texts, including Japanese Text Files over 10 MB, and Ok for the password embedded PDF File Types 115 yen GoodReader

. Cloud Computing and Mobiles
No external storage devices:
Cloud Computing?
DropBox,
Evernote,
SugarSynch, etc.
Coming soon!???
External storage –
HD or USB via WiFi.
HyperDrive HD

. eBook readers
eBooks are
content-rich
of wide general interest.
eBooks & dedicated devices would
definitely change the literacy world
a viable device for EFL ・ ESL readers
eBook readers or dedicated devices
Apple’s iPad
Amazon’s Kindle,
SONY’s Libié, iRex’s Digital Reader

iPad eBook R eaders

. iPad Text2Speech and HyperMedia Applications

. iPad Audio and Speed Reading Applications

. iPad Text2Speech Applications

Can EFL teachers
author or publish eBooks on the PC’s ,
as well as
On an iPad?
. eBooks for EFL/ESL
Students would benefit from
reading eBooks, vocabulary
Listening drills, etc.
Content selection by teachers is the key !!
Cost effectiveness – Not yet??
Prices - still too high for students in class.

. Microsoft Reader
Microsoft Reader features:
Page by page reading: files ( LIT extension)
Highlight word by word
Synchronized audio reading
Dictionary Lookup
Platforms :
Windows Mobile PCs,
Smartphones ( Windows CE ) ,
Mobile phones.

. iPad eBooks: Formats - ePUB and PDF

. Class Group Portfolio Work: Grading, and PDF Annotations

. Process Writing Class: Marking and Grading Blog Theads saekakg2011/2011/02/17/my-father-12/ http://kgblogcast.com/kgblogcast2011/

. Summary: BlogCast with RSS Mixing and Text2Speech RSS Mixer with Text to Speech Playlist, Feed, New XML iPods, iTunes, Presentations, Other PodCasting sites Next slide?

. BlogCasting: (3) Web log Projects - 2008
KGLaw BlogCast 2008
Local image file
Class WeBlogs – Text2Speech 
Advcomp – Education course
kglaw2011 f 2 – Freshmen 3rd
kglaw2011 s 1 – Sophomores 1st
Kglaw2011 s 2 – Sophomores 2nd
AdvComp - Online grading as admin of the server Next slide

Comparison of eBooks: with other media, and PDFs
Comparison of
eBooks
with
the already developed BlogCast , PDF s
Text to speech applications
Benefits to EFL students.
How useful eBooks would
help improve EFL reading skills
YouTube - eBooks– It's A Book - By Lane Smith

. Comparison of eBooks: (2) with other media, and PDFs △ ◎ △ ○ △ ◎ Blog or Podcast × △ × ○ △ △ PDF 1 Media Books eBooks Audio Books 2 Cost △ ◎ △ 4 Audio/ Voice × △ ○ 5 Text to Speech × ○ × 6 Highlight/Synchro × ○ × 7 Delivery × △ × 8 Control Speed × △ △

. A WELL Project: ‘Was the Night Before Christmas

. Technology in Language Teaching and Learning
Figure 1 Range-of-Use Technology Chart
Szecsy, Elsie M. "Technology in Language Teaching and Learning." Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education. 2008. SAGE Publications. 29 Mar. 2009. < http://www.sage-ereference.com/bilingual/Article_n313.html >.
Source: EnGauge . Available from http:/ / www.ncrel.org / engauge . 　  Broken Link Copyright © 2006 Learning Point Associates. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.

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