Workshop
Use of Web2.0 Technologies to Teach
Foreign/Second Languages
Facilitated by
Shigetake Ushigusa
M.S. Student in Educational Technology
sushigu1@purdue.edu
Time: Tuesday, April 7th, 1 – 2 P.M.
Place: Beering Hall 3288 (Computer Lab)

Web2.0 Technologies
• Twitter: strong networking but with no video
• Seesmic: with video but not private
• Ning: private and with video
• Etherpad: synchronous collaborative editing
(Other Web2.0 technologies mentioned in this workshop:
Wikispaces, Slideshare, Delicious, Survey Monkey)

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Wikipedia Definition: Web2.0 Technologies
• A perceived 2nd generation of web
development and design
• Exist on the Internet
• Features: Facilitated communication, secured
information sharing, collaboration, …
Retrieved on April 6th 2009 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0

Twitter
www.twitter.com
• Twitter:
– Social-networking
– Micro-blogging (140 characters)
• Twitter in FLL/ESL:
– Communication tool among people in the class
• Course management
• Instructional materials

Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-
face classes of a foreign/second language course
Class 1
-Introduction: Syllabus
-Twitter Homework 1
(Due: Class 2)
Class 2
-Twitter Homework 2
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3
-Twitter Homework 3

Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-
face classes of a foreign/second language course
Syllabus statement of Twitter :
Class 1
In this course, you will be expected
-Introduction: Syllabus
to use Twitter. It means that you will
-Twitter Homework 1
(Due: Class 2) create your own Twitter account to
communicate with the instructor
Class 2 and other students throughout the
-Twitter Homework 2 semester.
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3
-Twitter Homework 3

Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-
face classes of a foreign/second language course
Syllabus statement of Twitter :
Class 1
-Introduction: Syllabus How?
-Twitter Homework 1 -Use a computer or mobile
(Due: Class 2)
phone
-Log in Twitter at least once a day
Class 2
-Twitter Homework 2
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3
-Twitter Homework 3

Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-
face classes of a foreign/second language course
Syllabus statement of Twitter :
Class 1
-Introduction: Syllabus Why?
-Twitter Homework 1 -Instructor’s posts: homework
(Due: Class 2)
assignments, hints for upcoming
exams, changes of schedule,
Class 2 today’s expression...
-Twitter Homework 2
-Other students’ posts:
(Due: Class 3)
questions, comments, target
language output
Class 3
-Twitter Homework 3

Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-
face classes of a foreign/second language course
Syllabus statement of Twitter :
Class 1
-Introduction: Syllabus
-Twitter Homework 1
Here are some manners and tips
(Due: Class 2)
regarding how to use Twitter:
Class 2
(This part will be explained later)
-Twitter Homework 2
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3
-Twitter Homework 3

Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-
face classes of a foreign/second language course
Class 1 Homework assignment:
-Introduction: Syllabus
Go to http://www.slideshare.net//...
-Twitter Homework 1
and
(Due: Class 2)
open your Twitter account and
Class 2 “Follow” the instructor.
-Twitter Homework 2
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3
-Twitter Homework 3

Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-
face classes of a foreign/second language course
Class 1 Homework assignment:
-Introduction: Syllabus
-Twitter Homework 1
Go to http://www.slideshare.net/...
(Due: Class 2)
and
“Follow” everyone in the class.
Class 2
-Twitter Homework 2
The instructor will email you the
(Due: Class 3)
classmates’ email addresses. Use
the addresses to follow them.
Class 3
-Twitter Homework 3

Twitter: Breakdown
Username
“Home”

Twitter: Breakdown
This part works
like INBOX

Twitter: Breakdown
2 followers
When Gyutaro1 says
something publicly, it will go
to the followers’ Homes.

Twitter: Breakdown
Gyutaro1 follows 5 people.
When any of them writes a
line publicly, it will come to
Gyutaro’s Home (here).

Twitter: Breakdown
Everyone’s messages are
viewable here.

Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-
face classes of a foreign/second language course
Class 1 Homework assignment:
-Introduction: Syllabus
-Twitter Homework 1
One half of the classmates will
(Due: Class 2)
receive someone’s name, and
Class 2 will answer questions. The
-Twitter Homework 2 other half will ask Yes/No
(Due: Class 3)
questions. Use your target
foreign language to post Qs
Class 3
and As.
-Twitter Homework 3

Advantages of using Twitter
• Anonymity lowers affective filter and increases
outputs.
• Twitter can be used to provide “today’s
expression!” in a daily flip calendar.
• Twitter helps classroom management
(reminders, schedule changes, etc.)
• Twitter increases communication.
• Twitter poll and Twitpic expand the use.

Disadvantages
• Cannot post video.

Give Shigetake Advice at the Wiki page:
http://shigetake.wikispaces.com

Seesmic
• Video version of Twitter
• Advantages:
– Easy
– Teacher can provide visual and auditory
information for students after the class.
• Disadvantages:
– Public
www.seesmic.com

Ning
• Advantage:
– Private social networking tool with video
www.ning.com

Etherpad
• Advantages
– Synchronous
– Collaboration
– Easy (No log in needed)
– Can be used with Instant Messenger (voice, video)
www.etherpad.com