This document provides an overview of using information technology (IT) in English language teaching, including definitions of key terms, rationales for using computers, the teacher's role, and how to design a WebQuest. It discusses how computers can be used as tutors or tools, outlines the building blocks of a WebQuest, and provides guidelines and resources for designing a WebQuest to integrate IT into language learning.

1. BA(ENG) and BEd(ENG EDU) / BEd(EL) Year 4 Elective Module ENG2281 Integrating Information Technology in the ESL Classroom Session 1 Introduction & Designing a WebQuest Prepared by Ms. Ruby Yang, Department of English, HKIEd. All rights reserved.

8. Are there any disadvantages of using computers? Prepared by Ms. Ruby Yang, Department of English, HKIEd. All rights reserved.

9. Learner’s skills which can be practiced in a CALL environment Prepared by Ms. Ruby Yang, Department of English, HKIEd. All rights reserved. Production Reception Written Yes (writing) Yes (reading) Spoken No (speaking) Yes (listening)

17. Traditional vs. facilitator role Prepared by Ms. Ruby Yang, Department of English, HKIEd. All rights reserved. Teacher’s Role Traditional Role Facilitator Role Design Use lectures and/or demonstrations to present information to students Create activities for students to practice the content Create problems for students to solve Create activities that require students to discover the content Implementation Direct all learning activities Guide learning activities Facilitation Oversee students’ work Facilitate students’ learning

21. Designing a WebQuest Prepared by Ms. Ruby Yang, Department of English, HKIEd. All rights reserved.