This is the slides to cover the theory of unit 1

1. TECHNOLOGY
IN LANGUAGE TEACHING
ELT M ETHODLOGY 5

2. THE
CONTENT
PART 1
PART 2
PART 3
concentrates on 3 main parts
Technology & EFL teachers and learners
Technology & language teaching and learning
Technology & language testing

3. PART 1:
01
02
03
UNIT 1: The Role of Technology
Technology & EFL teachers and learners
The concepts of Educational Technology
The history of Educational Technology
The importance of Educational Technology

4. DEFINITION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Activity 1:
Scan the QR code below and arrange the words given to form the correct
definition of Educational Technology.

5. DEFINITION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Educational technology can be defined as “the study and ethical practice of facilitating
learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate
technological processes and resources.”
(Januszewski & Molenda, 2013)

6. DEFINITION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
• The first view which may call Educational Technology 1 (ET 1) refers to the application of physical
sciences and engineering technology to provide mechanical instruments or “hardware” which can be
used for instructional purposes.
• The second view which we may call Educational Technology 2 (ET 2) refers to the application of
scientific principles or ‘software approach’ to instruction.
• The third and the modern view of Educational Technology 3 (ET 3) incorporates both ET 1 and ET 2
through the application of a ‘system approach’ to education and training.
Source: https://drarockiasamy.wordpress.com/unit-i-concept-of-educational-technology/
James O. Finn, et al (1960).
Skinner, Gagne and others
Davis and Hartley (1972)

7. DEFINITION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
• Educational technology (commonly abbreviated as EduTech, or EdTech) is the combined use of
computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice to facilitate learning.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_technology)
• “Educational technology refers to the use of tools, technologies, processes, procedures, resources, and
strategies to improve learning experiences in a variety of settings.”
(http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Educational_technology)

8. DEFINITION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
• Technology of Education: the application of behavioral sciences like psychology of educational theories and
practical teaching, the study of educational problems and the techniques to be used in solving the teaching-
learning problems so that best results should be achieved.
• Technology in Education: the use of implements, tools and machines in education.
Source: https://drarockiasamy.wordpress.com/unit-i-concept-of-educational-technology/

9. TUTOR
ET as a
EXAMPLES OF
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
• What are some examples of ET tools?
• What is your favourite ET?
TEACHING TOOLS
ET as a
LEARNING TOOLS
ET as a
Educational technology has three domains of use (Lazar, 2015)

10. HISTORY OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Activity 2: Put the following events in the chronological order

11. Cave Drawings
Pythagoras Academy
Paper made in China
HISTORY OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Manuscript transcription
Gluten Berg Printing Press
Audio-Visual Age
Information Age
Computer Age
Digital Age
Interative Age

12. EVOLUTION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Activity 3: Read the handout and match the periods with the corresponding events in the evolution of ET.

13. EVOLUTION OF
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Activity 3:
Read the handout and match the periods
with the corresponding events in the
evolution of ET.

14. A TIMELINE
ANCIENT TIMES 15-16TH CENTURY 19TH CENTURY EARLY 20TH
CENTURY
•Ancient civilizations
use basic tools like
abacus, tablets, and
scrolls for education.
•Early libraries and
educational centers
emerge in places like
Egypt and Greece.
•Printing press
invented by Johannes
Gutenberg, enabling
the mass production
of books and
educational
materials.
•Chalkboards and
blackboards become
common tools in
classrooms.
•Visual aids like
lantern slides and
stereoscopes used to
enhance teaching.
•Film projectors and
educational films
introduced in
classrooms.
•Radio broadcasts
used for educational
purposes.
OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY MILESTONES

15. A TIMELINE
1940S- 1950S: 1960S 1970S 1980S
•First digital
computers are
developed, laying the
groundwork for future
educational
technology.
•The PLATO
(Programmed Logic
for Automatic
Teaching Operations)
system introduces
computer-based
instruction.
•Introduction of
handheld calculators
in education.
•Videotapes and
VCRs become tools
for instructional
content.
• Personal computers
gain popularity,
leading to the rise of
educational software.
• HyperCard, an early
hypermedia system,
allows educators to
create interactive
content.
OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY MILESTONES

16. A TIMELINE
1990S 2000S 2010S
PRESENT AND
FUTURE
1990s: Internet becomes
more accessible, opening
up possibilities for online
learning.
-PowerPoint revolutionizes
presentation and
instruction.
Learning Management
Systems (LMS) like
Blackboard and Moodle
enable online courses and
assignments.
Interactive whiteboards,
like SMART Boards,
integrate technology into
traditional classroom
setups.
• Mobile devices and
tablets gain prominence,
leading to the rise of
mobile learning apps.
Massive Open Online
Courses (MOOCs) gain
popularity, offering free
online education to the
masses.
• Adaptive learning
platforms personalize
education using data and
AI.
• Virtual reality (VR) and
augmented reality (AR)
technologies enhance
immersive learning
experiences.
• Blended learning models
combine online and in-
person instruction for a
holistic approach.
OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY MILESTONES

17. ENTER NAME
Job Position
COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING
(CALL)
DEFINITION OF CALL
refers to the use of digital technologies, specifically computers and software applications, to enhance the
teaching and learning of languages.
GOAL OF CALL
to provide learners with engaging and effective opportunities to develop their language proficiency in
reading, writing, speaking, and listening, often catering to individual learning styles and paces.

18. ENTER NAME
Job Position
DEFINITION OF CALL
Behavioristic
CALL
(1960s-1970s)
Communicative
CALL
(1980s-1990s)
Integrative
CALL
(1990s-present)

19. ENTER NAME
Job Position
PHASES OF CALL
Activity 4:
Watch the video and fill in the table
below with ONE word.
https://youtu.be/VecSn5tKRIY?si=KrQrVIG
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20. Job Position
PHASES OF CALL
Activity 4:
Watch the video and fill in the table
below with ONE word.
skills
practice
mini-computers
context
non-drill
communication
content
integrated
authentic
share
https://youtu.be/VecSn5tKRIY?si=KrQrVIG
BdUxvWsKm

21. UNDERPINNING THEORIES OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
BEHAVIORISM
COGNITIVISM
CONSTRUCTIVISM
LEARNING THEORIES

22. UNDERPINNING THEORIES OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
BEHAVIORISM COGNITIVISM CONSTRUCTIVISM
all behaviors are
acquired through
conditioning
how information is
received, organized,
stored and retrieved
by the mind (visual
learning, auditory
learning, multimedia
learning)
knowledge is
constructed by
learners as they
attempt to make
sense of their
experiences

23. EXAMPLES OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Behaviourism-
based technologies
Cognitivism-
based technologies
Constructivism-
based technologies
Ex: digital games,
online quizzes
Ex: presentation tools,
multimedia tools,
mind- mapping tools
Ex: collaborative tools
(wikis, journals, Google
docs)

24. DISCUSSION
• What are some benefits of using technology in education?
• What are some challenges that teachers and learners may face when using
technology?
Activity 5: Share your answers of the two following questions on the forum on LMS.