This document discusses the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in language teaching. It defines ICT as generating, processing, transmitting, and presenting information using computers, telephones, radio, television and the Internet. When using ICT in teaching, teachers should consider student needs and interests, pedagogical aims, available resources, technical support, and course integration. Lesson planning with ICT requires syllabus integration, up-to-date content, clear online tasks and instructions. The document also describes some ICT tools teachers can use, including chats, wikis, blogs, and podcasting, and provides examples of classroom activities for each.

1. ICT INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL EXPERIMENTAL “ FRANCISCO DE MIRANDA” LICDA. EVELIN PEÑA J. Let’s use technology!! i C i Coordinación de Inglés del C.A. El Sabino El Sabino

2. What does ICT mean? It is the means of generating, processing, transmitting, and presenting Information (Edwards, 2000).

3. ICT involves INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Using computers Using telephones, radio, T.V.. Using the Internet

4. The factors in Teaching with ICT Student’s needs and Interests. Pedagogical aim Resource availability Technical support and Integration with the course program Teacher Training

5. Lesson plan with ICT Syllabus integration Up to date Planning for content Clear on-line task Clear instruction

6. NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TEACHER CAN Access authentic reading material Different kind of texts/genres Make communication projects Have students publish their activities Make games

7. NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY There are some tools teachers can use with the Internet Chats Wikis Blogs Podcasting

8. Using Chats It is real-time communication between two or more people using computers The use of chat can improve reading and writing skills, also some chats offer the use of microphones so students can develop their speaking and listening skills. Activities using chats include: Oral quizzes Language study Transcripts as a study tool Brainstorming sessions Small group work Guest speaker Virtual Office hour

9. Using Wikis It is a webpage or set of WebPages that can be easily edited by anyone who is allowed access (Ebersbach et al, 2006). The use of Wikis enable students and teachers to review drafts, post comments about content and publish final reports. Activities using Wikis include: Collaborative writing Group organization Peer review Peer editing

10. Using Blogs It refers to a simple webpage consisting of brief paragraphs of opinion, information, personal entries, or links, called posts. The possibility to use blogs in classroom or as an activity during a semester is considered a great strategy to promote writing, comprehension and critical thinking and other skills. Activities using Blogs include: Student’s feedback Class examples Student’s evaluation Paper topics Student/teacher conferences

11. Using Podcasting Podcast is like a radio show. It is recorded and then distributed over the Internet, so that you can listen to it whenever you please. To improve the listening and speaking skills the use of voice software, podcasting , voicemail and others, help teachers create activities in order to get students involved in the foreign language Activities using Podcasting include: Classroom news Interviews Recording of student’s works Topic writing/recording

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