This document discusses using information and communication technologies (ICT) in foreign language classrooms. It defines ICT and argues that ICT allows for a wider range of motivating and interactive activities compared to traditional methods. Both computer-based programs and web-based resources are described. Web-based resources include web 2.0 technologies that facilitate collaboration, such as blogs, wikis, and social networking sites. Examples of ICT activities that could be used for language teaching are provided, including creating multimedia content and interactive online projects. Both benefits and challenges of using ICT in the classroom are acknowledged.

1. Using ICT in theForeignLanguageClassroom Elena Moreno Fuentes Escuelas Profesionales Sagrada Familia- Úbeda- 10th, December 2009

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4. What do students like?

5. Another old newspaper reading exercise… The well-known listening at the airport… Another grammar exercise…

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7. Why ICT?

8. ICT ?? Information and Communication Technologies. A series of resourcesthatfacilitatelearninghavingmoderntechnology as basis. Key elements in thedevelopment of the “Digital Competence”

9. ICT vs. Blackboard Widerange of activities. You can adaptmaterialstoyourlearners’ needs. Methodologyradicallychanges. Learner Teacher Collaborationamongteachersisfostered. Easy use of authenticmaterials. You can teachthe 4 skillsbyusing ICT: More motivating, creative and interactivethanthestudent’sbook.

10. ICT vs. Blackboard Time-consuming. Computers and hardware are expensive and scarce. TechnologicalHiccups Teacherneedstobedigitallycompetent Learnersneedtobedigitallycompetent as well. ICTand the Internet are justresources, theyshouldn’tbethecore of thelesson. A “Plan B” isalwaysneeded.

11. Speakingabout ICT…What can wefind? There are twotypes of ICT “applications/resources” CALL (Computer-based) INTERNET (Web-based)

12. CALL: Computer Assisted Language Learning (ELAO) CALL/ ELAO includesallapplicationsdesigned and createdbyteachers. OFFLINE

13. CALL: Computer Assisted Language Learning Computer-based materials MALTED

14. HotpotatoesActivities http://www.lewco.uuuq.com/

15. CuaderniaActivities http://cuadernia.educa.jccm.es/ejemplos/School_things/index.html

16. CmapToolsActivities http://www.lewco.uuuq.com/call_folder/cmap_exer/family.jpg

17. AtenexActivities http://constructor.educarex.es/odes/secundaria/ingles/europe/udis/Uk_shopping/index.html

18. JCLIC Activities http://www.lewco.uuuq.com/

19. MALTED Activities http://malted.cnice.mec.es/unidades/projects/Band/Band.html

20. Web-based Web-based are thoseapplications and activitiesthatrequirean Internet connection. Among web-based, web 2.0 isincluded.

21. What’s WEB 2.0? According to O'Reilly (2002): “Web 2.0 is the business revolution in the computer industry caused by the move to the Internet asplatform, and an attempt to understand therules for successon that new platform”

22. What’s WEB 2.0? In layman’s terms: “It is atrendin the use of World Wide Web technology and web design that aims to facilitatecreativity, informationsharing, and, most notably,collaborationamong users. These concepts have led to the development and evolution ofweb-based communitiesand hosted services, such as social-networking sites (Badoo, Tuenti) , wikis (Wikipedia), blogs, and folksonomies (Flicker)”. (Wikipedia)

23. Important 2.0 elements… Mind map pictured by Markus Angermeier (wikipedia.com)

24. Web-based Web-based materials

25. How can it help EFL teachers ? One of the best motivators. Content is easily structured Contents are easier to remember and learn The learner takes an active part: inmediate feedback. New roles in learning process: teacher  pupil. Different orientation of the classroom.

26. How can it help EFL teachers ? Collaborative. Web 2.0 in itself is made up by collaboration amog users, so we are collaborators in this platform. It fostersthebuilding of relationshipsbetweenlearners and teachersallovertheworld.

27. A blog’sexample http://resfuerzandonos.blogspot.com ESO- English Blog (SAFA -Úbeda- )

28. Blog Activities EmbedComics createdbystudents. EmbedVideo and Powerpoint EmbedCrosswords. (Writtenvocab.) Post Exchange Letters EmbedSocial Networks’ Links Modifyentriesbystudents Embed a speaking avatar bywritingitsmessage.

29. WIKIS

30. What’s a wiki? A wiki is a website allowing the easy creation and editing of any number of interlinked Web pages. Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites.

31. Wiki-Activities Create easy and quick websites Digital Newspapers. Group projects. Classroom Debates Update activities, tasks, assignments, etc. International Exchange with foreign students.

33. A Webquestexample http://elenaycarlos.wikispaces.com/

35. http://www.slideshare.net/ (Upload PPT presentations)

36. http://bubbl.us/ (Free Mindmaps Creator)

38. http://www.voki.com (Create your own speaking avatar)