This document discusses the use of iPads for language learning and as eBook readers. It provides examples of how iPads can be used in Web Enhanced Language Learning (WELL) projects, both in the classroom with the teacher presenting and for autonomous student learning. The document compares eBooks to other media like printed books, audio books, blogs and PDFs. It also discusses eBook formats, text-to-speech applications for iPads, and the potential of eBooks and dedicated eBook readers to become future textbooks.

1. eBooks and Future of Textbooks:
How to author EFL eBooks with Text to
Speech Technology
BEYOND CALL: INTEGRATION,
Theme:
NORMALISATION, OR SEPARATION?
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JALTCALL SIG 2012
Konan University,
Nishinomiya, JAPAN.
YASUDA, Masami,
June 2-3, 2012
Kwansei Gakuin Univ.,
E-Learning at KG Univ.
JALTCALL SIG 2012 Myasuda[at]kwansei.ac.jp
Konan University,
Nishinomiya, JAPAN.

2. 2. Introduction: Use of iPads
 Useof iPads,
Web Browsing, E-mail
Photos, Videos
Music, Games
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eBooks, etc.
An iPad as an eBook Reader … .
But, how can we use iPads
 for language learning, CALL,
 and as mobile presentation tools?
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3. 3. iPads in WELL
(Web Enhanced Language Learning)
Lots of applications are available.
How to use iPads
for language learning: CALL, WELL
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as mobile presentation tools,
and, for autonomous self learning.
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4. 4. iPads in WELL
(Web Enhanced Language Learning)
An iPad in class use
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as an instruction mode
to present teaching materials
i.e. a show and tell gadget
Students have No iPads
a CALL lab, with PCs
access to the internet
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5. 5. iPads – Ideal gadgets?
 CostPerformance?
 Hardware limitations
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 VGA Output – Not all applications!
 iPad2 & 3 - OK!! BUT iPad1 - partial,
 Software:No FLASH vs. HTML5 war
 No keyboard short cuts (cut & paste)
 Weight: Heavier than Note PC?
 No External storage devices
 But…being available - USB & HD on WiFi
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6. 6. Cloud Computing and Mobiles
 No external storage devices:
 Cloud Computing?
 DropBox,
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 Evernote,
 SugarSynch, etc.
 Finally!!
 External storage –
 HD or USB via WiFi.
 HyperDrive HD
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7. 7. eBook readers
 eBook readers or dedicated
devices
Apple’s iPad
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Amazon’s Kindle,
SONY’s Libié, iRex’s Digital Reader
eBooks are
content-rich
of wide general interest.
Changes in the literacy world
a viable device for EFL ・ ESL readers
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iPad eBook Readers
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9. 9. iPad Text2Speech Applications
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10. 10. eBooks for EFL/ESL
 Can EFL teachers
 author or publish eBooks on the PC’s,
as well as
 On an iPad?
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 Students would benefit from
reading eBooks, vocabulary
Listening drills, etc.
 Content selection by teachers is the key!!
 Cost effectiveness – Not yet??
 Prices - still too high for students in
class.
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11. 11. Microsoft Reader
 Microsoft Reader features:
 Page by page reading: files (LIT extension)
 Highlight word by word
 Synchronized audio reading
 Dictionary Lookup
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 Platforms:
 Windows Mobile PCs,
 Smartphones (Windows CE),
 Mobile phones.
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12. 12. iPad eBooks:
Formats - ePUB and PDF
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13. 13. Class Group Portfolio Work:
Grading, and PDF Annotations
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14. 14. Process Writing Class:
Marking and Grading Blog Theads
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saekakg2011/2011/02/17/my-father-12/
http://kgblogcast.com/kgblogcast2011/

15. 15. Summary: BlogCast
with RSS Mixing and Text2Speech
Next slide?
RSS Mixer
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iPods,
with
iTunes,
Text
Presentations,
to
Other
Speech
PodCasting
sites
Playlist,
Feed,
New XML
D:
Servers.finfoseek.ne.jp.fmyasuda2.f
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16. 16. BlogCasting: Weblog Projects - 2008
 Class WeBlogs – Text2Speech

KGLaw BlogCast 2008
 Advcomp – Education course
 kglaw2011f2 – Freshmen
3rd
 kglaw2011s1 – Sophomores
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1st
 Kglaw2011s2 – Sophomores 2nd
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17. 17. Comparison of eBooks:
with other media, and PDFs
 Comparison of
eBooks
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with
the already developed BlogCast, PDFs
 Textto speech applications
Benefits to EFL students.
 How eBooks would
help improve EFL reading skills
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18. 18. Comparison of eBooks: (2)
with other media, and PDFs
Audio Blog or
1 Media Books eBooks
Books Podcast PDF
2 Cost △ ◎ △ ◎ △
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Audio/
4
Voice × △ ○ △ △
Text to
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Speech × ○ × ○ ○
Highlight/
6
Synchro × ○ × △ ×
7 Delivery × △ × ◎ △
Control
8
Speed × △ △ △ ×
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19. 19. A WELL Project:
‘Was the Night Before Christmas
Twas the Night before Christmas
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by
Clement C. Moore
WELL:
Web Enhanced Language Learning
http://s.phpspot.org/u/myasuda/
Oral Presentation and Process Writing
YASUDA, Masami,
Kwansei Gakuin Univ.,
E-Learning at KG Univ.
Myasuda[at]kwansei.ac.jp
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20. 20. eBooks Applications on iPads
 eBooks formats:
 From: Doc, Lit, Text
 To: ePub, PDF
 Sources:
 Project Gutenberg
 Publishers
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 Mailing List
 Google Scholar -
Link
 Convertors:
 Calibre (Mac, Win) -
Link
 e2Pub (Web) - Link
 eBook reader
Options:
 Text to speech
 Reading Speed
 Scrolling
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21. 21. Future Textbooks
 eBook Textbooks
 DedicatedeBook Readers
 Smartphones
 Merits
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 Portability
 Budget, Interactivity
 Virtual Reality
 Demerits
 Budget, Authoring, Copyright
 Authoring Software
 Publishers
 Amazon, Apple, etc.
 Teachers
 Programmers
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22. 22. Technology in
Language Teaching and Learning
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 Figure 1 Range-of-Use Technology Chart
 Szecsy, Elsie M. "Technology in Language Teaching and Learning." Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education. 2008. SAGE Publications. 29 Mar. 2009.
<http://www.sage-ereference.com/bilingual/Article_n313.html>.
 Source: EnGauge. Available from http:/ / www.ncrel.org/ engauge. Broken Link Copyright © 2006 Learning Point Associates. All rights
reserved. Reprinted with permission.
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