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Chat in Language Teaching
Chapter 6 - How to teach English with technology
PPT by Ángel Rodríguez & Jesús Martínez (2019)
● Asynchronous communication (email)
(not immediate)
● Synchronuos communication (chat)
(immediate)
1. Why use Chat in Language Teaching?
2. Types of Chat
3. Chat Apps
4. Considerations before using Chat in Language teaching
5. How to start using Chat with learners
6. How to structure a chat lesson
7. Sample Chat lesson plan
1. Why use Chat in Language teaching?
● It can connect classes and groups in different locations
● It can be used outside the classroom
● Learners can improve their English/practice the 4 skills
● It can be used to work remotely or for self-study
2. Types of Chat
● Text Chat
● Voice Chat (Video Chat)
● Public Chat
● Private Chat
● Free topic Chat
● Collaborative Chat
● Informative Chat
● Academic Chat
● Practice Chat
2.1. Types of Educational Chat
3. Chat Apps ● WhatsApp
● Google Meet
● Skype
● Telegram
● Slack
● Facebook Messenger
● Jitsi Meet
● Discord
4. Considerations before using Chat in Language
teaching
● Does using text or voice chat improve their English?
● What kind of English should learners use in chat?
● What technical skills do teachers and learners need to be able to use chat?
● What benefits does the use of chat bring to the classroom?
● Rules of netiquette
5. How to Start using chat with learners
Carefully staged approach
1. Install and learn to use the software
2. Run a practice chat class
3. Contact with another class
6. How to structure a chat lesson
Dynamics may vary:
● Individually
● In pairs
● In small groups
3 stages:
1. Introductory phase
2. Main content of the chat
3. Closing stage
7. Sample chat lesson Plan
● Before the class: Align participants profile (class size, level of language and
access to technology)
● During the chat: Upload a worksheet, which will guide learners during the
chat, and ask for specific notes to be taken
● After the chat: Each learner has to submit their own worksheet with the
information collected
7. Sample chat lesson Plan
Bear in Mind:
● Try the software out
● Set a clear task
● Make sure the purpose of the chat is clear for everyone
● Set an ideal work group size
● Record the chat
● Have a contingency plan
Some examples of the use of chat for ELT
WhatsApp
• 1. Encourage collaboration
• 2. Extend learning time
• 3. Manage large class sizes
• 4. Flip the classroom
• 5. Build confidence
Some examples of the use of chat for ELT
Textspeak
Some examples of the use of chat for ELT
Discuss the dangers of chat
Some examples of the use of chat for ELT
• CleverBot
Some examples of the use of chat for ELT
WhatsApp generator https://www.fakewhats.com/generator
https://vilmanunez.com/crear-enlace-whatsapp/

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Chat in Language Teaching.pptx

  • 1. Chat in Language Teaching Chapter 6 - How to teach English with technology PPT by Ángel Rodríguez & Jesús Martínez (2019)
  • 2. ● Asynchronous communication (email) (not immediate) ● Synchronuos communication (chat) (immediate)
  • 3. 1. Why use Chat in Language Teaching? 2. Types of Chat 3. Chat Apps 4. Considerations before using Chat in Language teaching 5. How to start using Chat with learners 6. How to structure a chat lesson 7. Sample Chat lesson plan
  • 4. 1. Why use Chat in Language teaching? ● It can connect classes and groups in different locations ● It can be used outside the classroom ● Learners can improve their English/practice the 4 skills ● It can be used to work remotely or for self-study
  • 5. 2. Types of Chat ● Text Chat ● Voice Chat (Video Chat) ● Public Chat ● Private Chat ● Free topic Chat ● Collaborative Chat ● Informative Chat ● Academic Chat ● Practice Chat 2.1. Types of Educational Chat
  • 6. 3. Chat Apps ● WhatsApp ● Google Meet ● Skype ● Telegram ● Slack ● Facebook Messenger ● Jitsi Meet ● Discord
  • 7. 4. Considerations before using Chat in Language teaching ● Does using text or voice chat improve their English? ● What kind of English should learners use in chat? ● What technical skills do teachers and learners need to be able to use chat? ● What benefits does the use of chat bring to the classroom? ● Rules of netiquette
  • 8. 5. How to Start using chat with learners Carefully staged approach 1. Install and learn to use the software 2. Run a practice chat class 3. Contact with another class
  • 9. 6. How to structure a chat lesson Dynamics may vary: ● Individually ● In pairs ● In small groups 3 stages: 1. Introductory phase 2. Main content of the chat 3. Closing stage
  • 10. 7. Sample chat lesson Plan ● Before the class: Align participants profile (class size, level of language and access to technology) ● During the chat: Upload a worksheet, which will guide learners during the chat, and ask for specific notes to be taken ● After the chat: Each learner has to submit their own worksheet with the information collected
  • 11. 7. Sample chat lesson Plan Bear in Mind: ● Try the software out ● Set a clear task ● Make sure the purpose of the chat is clear for everyone ● Set an ideal work group size ● Record the chat ● Have a contingency plan
  • 12. Some examples of the use of chat for ELT WhatsApp • 1. Encourage collaboration • 2. Extend learning time • 3. Manage large class sizes • 4. Flip the classroom • 5. Build confidence
  • 13. Some examples of the use of chat for ELT Textspeak
  • 14.
  • 15. Some examples of the use of chat for ELT Discuss the dangers of chat
  • 16. Some examples of the use of chat for ELT • CleverBot
  • 17. Some examples of the use of chat for ELT WhatsApp generator https://www.fakewhats.com/generator https://vilmanunez.com/crear-enlace-whatsapp/