kind of technology in teaching englih

1. The Use of
Technology to
Teach and Learn
English as a
Foreign or
Second Language

2. “There can be infinite uses of the
computer and of new age
technology, but if teachers
themselves are not able to bring it
into the classroom and make it
work, then it fails.” - Nancy
Kassebaum

3. • Toidentify the uses of Traditional”
and “new” technologies in teaching
English as a foreign or second
language
• T
o determine key ideas and to
implement an effective use of
technologies in the language
classroom
Objectives

4. WHAT DOES TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
MEAN IN EDUCATION?
• Integration of technology in education refers to
the use of technology to enhance the student
learning experience.
• Utilizing different types of technology in the
classroom, virtual classrooms, creates learners
who are actively engaged with learning
objectives.

5. • Stereos &
televisions
• Overhead
projectors &
document
cameras
• Audiotapes
& CDs
• Videotapes
& DVDs
• Cameras &
camcorders
Telephones
Traditional Technological Tools

6. New
Technology
Tools
• Computers, data
projectors, and the
Internet
• Stand-alone software
• MP3 players
• Podcasts
• iTunes
• Smart phones

7. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO INTEGRATE
TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
.
Keeping students engaged
Active engagement is a key
part of any lesson plan.
Whether students are working
independently or
collaboratively, technology
engages students because it
is interactive.

8. What you can do with technology in
the language classroom
Increase
the Value of
Teamwork
Multimodal
Practice
with
Feedback
Individualization in
a large class
Real-World
Skills related to
Technology
Effective
Collaboration
Techniques.

9. Adapting video
Creating activities to
go along with video
Using video as
something other
than a “filler”
Using Movies and
TV
Using Movies and TV Shows

10. Why use multimedia?
Multimedia activities encourage
students to work in groups, express
their knowledge in multiple ways,
solve problems , revise their own
work, and construct knowledge
Advantages include:
.
• Real-world skills related to technology
• The value of teamwork
• Effective collaboration techniques
• The impact and importance of different
media
• The challenges of communicating to
different audiences

11. Drawbacks presented by the use of Multimedia
Some constraints in the classroom include:
• Technological resources, both hardware
and software
• Technological skills, for both the students
and teacher
• Time required to plan, design, develop,
and evaluate multimedia activities
• Sometimes the technology doesn’t work
• Hurts face-to-face communication skills
• Provides more opportunities for academic
dishonesty
• Distractions might occur

12. • Prepare students with life skills
Technology has become its own form of literacy because of how often it is used
in everyday life.
one aspect of Microsoft Office or
budgets on spreadsheets, creating
attaching documents to emails to
For Example: Many careers use at least
Google Drive on a daily basis: balancing
decks or slide shows to be presented, or
communicate important information.
• Helps students with different learning styles
Technology is an opportunity for teachers to differentiate instruction
Not all students learn and retain information in the same way or at the same
speed. The use of technology can also allow students to work at their own paces
Remember!

13. Computer-
assisted
Language
Learning
What can we do with CALL?
 Collaborative projects
 Peer editing of compositions
 Email
 Reinforcement of classroom material
 Games and simulations
 Blogging and podcasts
 WebQuests
 Authentic language learning opportunities

14. • We need to
consider how
learning will
be affected by
using an
online
environment
.
• suggestions
for effective
use of the
web for
online
learning:
.
• encourage meaningful
interaction with
content
• bring people together
to challenge, support,
or respond to each
other (Wilson &
Lowry, 2000)
It provide s access
to rich sources of
information
Recommendations
for online learning

15. .
Mass media
New York Times
Voice of America
BBC
Newsweek
Time Magazine (for kids)
Some examples
of Authentic
Language
Sources

16. Advantages of Using
Computers in the
Language Classroom
• Multimodal practice with
feedback
• Individualization in a large
class
• Pair & small group work
on projects
• Fun factor
• Variety in resources
available & learning styles
used
• Real-life skill-building in
computer use

17. LISTENING
Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening – Listening
activities organized by length
(short/long) or topic (general/academic).
Students listen to a sound file(with or
without caption) and then answer
questions about the dialogue they've
heard.
At Arlyn Freed's ESL/EFL Listening
Resources - Includes reviews of the
web sites listed, noting the forms
of technology used, pros and cons
about the site/material, and
suggestions for listening.
At esl.about.com there are Listening practices for
learners of different proficiency levels with accent
listening gallery and listening lesson plans.
English Listening Room – Listen to songs
and fill in the blanks.

18. Reading and Vocabulary
• Vocabulary for English
language learners - a co
of links for learners
• Online Books
• Reading Activities -
• Puzzle maker
llection

19. Pronunciation and Speaking
Education – Varieties
of games with
animation and audio
on the basic phonics
such as consonant
cluster, CVC words
and long vowels.
Sounds of English – Online resources on
the pronunciation of pairs of sounds in
text, audio and graphic formats.
English Pronunciation
-electronic dictionaries
-text-to-speech websites
and QuickTime movie on how
to pronounce individual
sound, and activities such as
tongue twisters, minimal pair
distinction and dictation.

20. Grammar
Quizzes –Acollection of grammar
quizzes
organized according to level of
difficulty. Quizzes are in the form
of multiple choice and fill-in-the-
blank.
Grammar Reference –An extensive
site that contains grammar references
at different levels (e.g. word &
sentence level, paragraph level) as
well as a collection of interactive
grammar quizzes.
Comprehensive online
resource for grammar
usage with explanations
and examples.
Internet Grammar of English –
Online resources on word
classes and structural rules of
English with explanations and
examples. Each section
provides a list of exercises after
explanation.

21. An educational software can guide
learners step by step through the
whole process of writing a passage.
there are writing tips and quizzes at
word, sentence, and paragraph levels
to help learners to improve their
writing skills.
Writing Guidelines – Online resources of
guidelines on different genres of writing (tips,
sample writings, etc.)
WRITING

22. Role of the Teacher
PLANNING
ADAPTING
MONITORING
CONSULT
ANT
ASSESSING/
FEEDBACK
.Plan
appropriate
activities that
students
accomplish by
using
technology
• Monitor the
students
work.
• Students
need to stay
on tasks.
Adapting the
technology to
the students
'needs.
Provide help to
the students
whenever
possible
Provide
students
alternative
ways of
assessment by
using
appropriate
technology
tools

23. Padlet
Examples of
Students 'Work
Have high
expectations for
students .
Voice Thread
youtube
blogger

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