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Technology and language learning
This document discusses the use of technology in language learning. It begins by explaining how technology can be used as a teaching resource or to enhance language learning experiences. It then provides examples of how technology can be used in the classroom as an instructional tool, for delivering content, or as the content itself. The roles of both the teacher and students in a technology-integrated classroom are outlined. The document also discusses benefits of multimedia and computer-assisted language learning (CALL) programs. It examines the effectiveness and advantages of technology in language learning, including examples like Duolingo and FluentU, before concluding by discussing potential disadvantages.
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- 2. Introduction •There are twomain ways to think about technology for language learning/ teaching : • As providing teaching resources •For years technology may have only been chalk and blackboard. Later audio and video recording and playback equipment were added. • Now, we have www ( world wide web), a way of accessing information over internet. •This means computer are online dictionaries , grammar and style checkers for us.
- 3. WHAT CANYOU DOWITH TECHNOLOGY INTHE LANGUAGE CLASSROOM ROLE OFTECHNOLOGYIN LANGUAGE Can be used as : • An instructional tool in the classroom • a delivery system for learner instruction • An instructional content itself
- 4. WHAT CANYOU DOWITH TECHNOLOGY INTHE LANGUAGE CLASSROOM IN ATECHNOLOGYAIDED CLASSROOM • The role of teacher • Is to plan activities that students accomplish via technological means. • The teacher monitors their work and guides the students as they learn the language. • The role of students • Is to be actively involved in using the language • Taking risk with the language by connecting with others. • Students help each others.
- 5. Providing enhanced learning experiences •Technology provides more resources which teachers can use. • It also provides learners with greater access to the target language • As a result , it has potential to change where and when learning take place. • It can even shape how we view nature of what is being taught. • Technology makes possible greater individualization, social interaction and reflection on language.
- 6. Providing enhanced learning experiences •At the same time as technology enhances language learning experiences, • It also contributes to reshaping our understanding of the nature of language. • Language is not a fixed system. • It is always changing and being changed by those who used. • Technology should be integrated into the curriculum and not just added in because it is new.
- 7. Why use Multimedia? multimediaactivities encourage students ● to work in groups ● Express their knowledge in multiple ways ● Solve problem ● Revise their own work ● Construct knowledge Advantage include: -Real-world skills related to technology -The value of teamwork -Effective collaboration techniques
- 8. CALL ( COMPUTER-ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING) ● There is wide variety of CALL software and websites available for language learners. ● Some of the CALL programs are open source , which means that they are free and easily accessible, downloadable into computers. WHAT CAN WE DO WITH” CALL” ? ● Collaboration projects ● Peer editing of composition ● Email ● Reinforcement of classroom material ● games and stimulations ● WebQuests ● Authentic language learning opportunities
- 9. Benefit of UsingComputers in the Language Classroom Multimodal practice with feedback Individualization in a large class Pair & small group work on projects Fun factor Variety in resources available & learning styles used. Real –life-skill-building in computer use.
- 10. How effective isthe impact of technology in language learning ?
- 11. ● Technology hasbecome an important role in the field of language education. ● With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and natural language processing technologies, several grammar checkers are introduced as writing tools for language learners. ● Language learners can receive immediate corrective feedback from these grammar checkers. ● Technologies have greatly increased the opportunities for students to receive input outside of the classroom. WE CAN SEE...
- 12. What are the advantagesof using technology in language learning 1. The best complementary tool for teachers in the classroom 2. Books are taking a back seat and new technology means that classes can be much richer in content and more participative than before. 3. Technology in language learning is motivating and stimulating for students 4. It makes the students feel much more motivated, using devices with which they can practice a language through features such as voice recognition and interactive multimedia exercises etc.
- 13. What are the advantagesof using technology in language learning 5. Ease in managing and monitoring student progress 6. managing courses, evaluating students with tests and exams, and they can perform important tasks such as monitoring the progress of students through specialized software. 7. Create a unique experience as much for the teacher as the students 8. Learning is better with virtual whiteboards, the students are a lot more involved, and online exercises and interactive multimedia content are motivating for them.
- 14. What are thedisadvantages of using technology in language learning 1. It can be distracting to students. 2. Students may find themselves trying to access other components of the online experience instead of the learning experience. 3. It can disconnect students from face-to-face relationships. 4. Interacting with people online is a very different experience than interacting with them face-to-face.When people feel like they can be anonymous, they begin to lose the filter that they have over their words and conduct.
- 15. What are thedisadvantages of using technology in language learning ● It can make it easier to cheat. ● All it takes is a single group email broadcast to share the answers to a quiz or test, especially if the teacher is not monitoring student interactions on the computer. ● It can create a dependence. ● Students using technology every day might feel offended by the idea of picking up a real book to read.They might even resist going outside for recess or to participate in family activities.
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- 18. FluentU • FluentU isan online immersion platform that takes real-world videos—like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks—and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. FluentU takes a step back from the traditional textbook approach and encourages you to learn languages in a more natural way.
- 19. BrainPOP ELL integratesengaging lessons with language practice to create an excellent resource for ELLs.
- 20. Read&Write •Read &Write isa helpful text- to-speech app for students with a variety of literacy needs. Helps in improving listening comprehension and allowing students to engage both auditory and visual senses.
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- 22. Discussion Questions • Q1-Whataspects/skills of language learning can be best learned from use of technology? • Q2 - How doesTechnology Affect language learning process at an Early Age
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