The document discusses five key skills areas for language learning - reading, writing, grammar, listening, and speaking - and how educational technologies can support each area. Technologies like Microsoft Word, grammar drill software, digital videos and mp3s can help with reading, writing and grammar. For listening, tools like YouTube, podcasts and videoconferencing provide input. Speaking can be developed through videoconferencing, voice boards and digital recordings. While technologies offer advantages like individualized learning, some students may feel less pressure to communicate online. Good teaching still requires time and effort despite technological aids.

1. A look at five skills areasA look at possible applications of educational technologyLanguage Learning and Educational Technology:

2. Reading

3. Writing

4. Can technologies teach grammar?Grammar-translation methodOral-lingual ("Army method") approach to teaching languages. drill the basic grammar structures into the students.Contemporary Technologies:Grammar check on Microsoft Word. Grammar drill software. "Track changes" option on Microsoft word makes it easier for teachers and peers to provide feedback.Grammar

5. Students can use digital videos and mp3 files to "individualize" their learning experiences. I.e. They can listen to the input as many times as needed in a convenient, e.g. digital format. It can be a very “patient” teacher.Technologies:Youtubepodcasts and vodcasts, many of which are available on iTunes university for example.portable MP3 playersvideoconferencingListening

6. the communicative approach (communicative language teaching)oral lingual method of teachingTechnologies:Skype and videoconferencingWIMBA voice boarddigital video and MP3 recordersiMovieAdvantages or Disadvantages?Within online communication, students from different cultures could get lost and feel alienated.Some students might possibly feel less pressure to communicate online. Why?Speaking

7. Technologies, particularly for language teaching, can be promising in educationPossible advantages?Mobile devices and greater access to software such as WIMBA will leader to more possibilities to be exposed to different language learning experiences with regards to personal interactions, media input, guided practice, performance (class projects), and reflection / control over learning.Possible caveats and/or disadvantages?Cost?Learning curves necessary to learn technologies?Good teaching still is a time-intensive endeavorAny questions?Thank you for listening!In Conclusion: