Using Technology in education

1. Prepared by
Eman Mohamed Abdel Kader
EFL Teacher at Bani Zeid Prep School
Al Fateh Administration
Assuit Governorate
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2.  Introduction
 Technology and 21st century skills
 Why do we use technology
 Types of Technology used in ELT
 Tablets and language Learning applications
 Interactive white board advantages
 Web based applications
 Challenges and solutions
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4. To be an effective 21st century teacher,
a teacher must first possess the very same
21st century skills that their students are
expected to have.
And, in addition to those skills, they must be
able to help all of their students obtain and
develop 21st century skills.
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5. Communication
Critical
thinking
Collaboration
Creativity
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6.  Prepare students to life long learning
 Prepare students for their future careers
 Encourage exploration ,imagination and
problem solving
 Reach diversity in learning styles
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8.  Computers/Tablets
 Interactive whiteboards
 Websites/Apps
 Mobile phones/Smart phones
 MP3 players and cameras
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10. Using English language learning apps for kids
Fun English app
Learning Games For Kids
 Include 2 free English lessons and 14 learning
games
 Build motor skills and concentration
 Reinforce hand-eye coordination during activities
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11.  Advance their reading ,listening and speaking
skills
 Learn the rules of English sentence structure
and grammar
 Memorize vocabulary
 Learn on their own at their own pace
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12. Grammar Express Series
Tenses, Prepositions ,Active and Passive ,Nouns
 Practice exercises for various grammar
points
 Self-assessment practice exercises
 Peer revision exercises
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14.  Timed reading comprehension exercises
 Reading practice exercises
 Reading Comprehension classes
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15. A large touch screen Interactive activity builder
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16. •Record and save lessons for future reference
•Access to any material on the computer
•Suitable for all ages and all learning styles
•Use of audio and visual materials
•Provide learner feedback rapidly
•Enhance research activities
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17. A web based application which allows people
to have conversations and make comments
using any mix of text, a microphone, a web
cam ,a teletext phone ,or uploaded audio file.
http:// voicethread .com
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19.  Technology is not an integrated resource
within teaching activities.
 Lack of technological resources both
hardware and software
 Lack of technological skills for both students
and teachers
 Organisational constraints at school
 Lack of technical assistance
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20.  Technology based curricula
 Continuous training
 Technology selections need to be useful
instead of troublesome
 Provide the appropriate technical support for
teachers
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