This study examines the use of virtual forums and blogs as pedagogical tools in teacher education in Colombia. It finds that blogs and forums enhance communication, reflection, and a sense of responsibility among students. The study also notes that while teachers in Colombia are interested in integrating technology, they face difficulties transitioning to new practices and need training to properly and critically use tools like blogs and forums for educational purposes.
New Perspectives on CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) for Second Lan...Hertiki Marsaid
The focus of this paper is the implementation of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) which has been defined as "the search for and study of applications on the computer in language teaching and learning" (Levy, 1997, p. 1) and is now used routinely in a variety of instructional situations. As a result, language teachers are increasingly required to possess CALL expertise that includes both practical skills and a thorough understanding of information technology (IT) theory. Teachers may need to design, implement, and evaluate CALL activities in their classrooms; they may be put in charge of setting up and operating a multimedia language laboratory. Demonstrating CALL'S in promoting both fluency and accuracy in the target language as well as improving motivation and learner autonomy. By using CALL will give beneficial to the second language learner
Keywords: new perspectives, CALL, second language classrooms, language teaching
New Perspectives on CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) for Second Lan...Hertiki Marsaid
The focus of this paper is the implementation of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) which has been defined as "the search for and study of applications on the computer in language teaching and learning" (Levy, 1997, p. 1) and is now used routinely in a variety of instructional situations. As a result, language teachers are increasingly required to possess CALL expertise that includes both practical skills and a thorough understanding of information technology (IT) theory. Teachers may need to design, implement, and evaluate CALL activities in their classrooms; they may be put in charge of setting up and operating a multimedia language laboratory. Demonstrating CALL'S in promoting both fluency and accuracy in the target language as well as improving motivation and learner autonomy. By using CALL will give beneficial to the second language learner
Keywords: new perspectives, CALL, second language classrooms, language teaching
Personalising English language teaching in secondary schools through technologyCITE
4 March 2010 (Thursday) | 15:30 - 15:50 | http://citers2010.cite.hku.hk/abstract/21 | SZE, Paul M.M.; YEUNG, Li Wa Jenny; WONG, Sze Long Armstrong; Department of Curriculum and Instruction, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
I'm always looking for ways to improve teaching and enhance learning, especially through technology. Recently, I used chat and polling in the classroom. That experiment resulted in a conference paper, presented at the international conference ICT for Language Learning, Nov 2011, Florence, Italy. These slides are from the conference.
This ppt describes the framework for teachers to consider when infusing technology in the classroom in order to facilitate second language learning...especially with ELLs
The use of computer technology in efl classroom pros and cons (1) (1)ouissaless
* Teaching English as a foreign language field has encountered a great development in the past couple of years. Having the ability and tools to integrate computer technology devices inside the classroom had affected and deeply influenced learners' SLA. Learners could benefit from the technological tools to facilitate their second language acquisition through video games, videos, online learning platforms and websites that are dedicated to providing learners with a joyful and fruitful experience of second language acquisition.
Emma Thompson: Promoting reading and information literacy skills with first year management school students. Slides from the University of Liverpool Learning and Teaching Conference 2009.
Personalising English language teaching in secondary schools through technologyCITE
4 March 2010 (Thursday) | 15:30 - 15:50 | http://citers2010.cite.hku.hk/abstract/21 | SZE, Paul M.M.; YEUNG, Li Wa Jenny; WONG, Sze Long Armstrong; Department of Curriculum and Instruction, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
I'm always looking for ways to improve teaching and enhance learning, especially through technology. Recently, I used chat and polling in the classroom. That experiment resulted in a conference paper, presented at the international conference ICT for Language Learning, Nov 2011, Florence, Italy. These slides are from the conference.
This ppt describes the framework for teachers to consider when infusing technology in the classroom in order to facilitate second language learning...especially with ELLs
The use of computer technology in efl classroom pros and cons (1) (1)ouissaless
* Teaching English as a foreign language field has encountered a great development in the past couple of years. Having the ability and tools to integrate computer technology devices inside the classroom had affected and deeply influenced learners' SLA. Learners could benefit from the technological tools to facilitate their second language acquisition through video games, videos, online learning platforms and websites that are dedicated to providing learners with a joyful and fruitful experience of second language acquisition.
Emma Thompson: Promoting reading and information literacy skills with first year management school students. Slides from the University of Liverpool Learning and Teaching Conference 2009.
How to choose a psychotherapist in nycMoshe Ratson
Finding a psychotherapist in New York City is easy, but finding a counselor in NYC that is right for you might be challenging. This presentation discusses the major parameters and qualities a client might consider when choosing a professional, successful and qualify therapist.
Abeer Thunayan Al Aradah
Abstract: It is vital to comprehend blended learning, also referred to as hybrid learning, because it is a format now
applied more frequently than ever in virtual classrooms, whether teachers are working as freelance online teachers
or teaching English online with established tutoring companies. The technological developments have allowed for
blended learning and teaching processes in education institutions among learners successfully. Teaching the
English language needs the right processes that would enable learners to effectively capture specific concepts and
ideas in English. This work explores the importance of hybrid teaching methods among English learners by
analyzing blended and hybrid learning and teaching processes. Hybrid coaching approaches are seen as blended
teaching that combines online experiences and one-on-one interaction during the education processes. Over the
years, various foreign language programs have been designed via online classrooms due to the dependence of
online support and educator preparation through substantial studies. Thus, hybrid learning approaches need
proper research and planning to be useful and effective for learners, particularly in learning English. They entail
the development processes of connected communication skills via the support and preparations of educators based
on literature studies. The teaching of the English language among learners is based on language program
directors, literature studies, and professional development in particular contexts as provided. The study examines
the processes and significance of hybrid teaching and learning approaches that allow professional development in
teaching and learning English language among learners. The objective of this work is to motivate foreign language
educators at schools to implement hybrid learning and teaching approaches in their classes to improve student
involvement with English as a foreign language and offer more prospects to practice English outside the
classrooms. I started by describing blended or hybrid learning and some of its strengths, differentiating this mixed
approach from the flipped classrooms.
Keywords: blended learning, virtual classrooms, blended teaching, hybrid learning, learning English.
REVISITING INNOVATIONS IN ELT THROUGH ONLINE CLASSES: AN EVALUATION OF THE AP...Mohammad Mosiur Rahman
The ubiquity with regard to technology and availability of social media offered an unorthodox avenue to impart education. Concerning language teaching and learning, the meticulous use of such online platforms has been overtly observed. They become didactic concerning the issue that typical classrooms often exert gaps in terms of students’ learning. 10 Minute School, a platform to infuse language teaching and learning through Facebook live classes, undertakes the responsibility to bridge the gaps yielded from traditional English language classroom in an EFL context. The aim of the current study was to carry out a subtle analysis concerning the design of this online learning program in relation to Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) and its implication to e-learning. The study adopted the deductive method of content analysis. The themes have been shaped based on the teaching contents of 10 Minute School. The findings suggested that the approach undertaken by 10 Minute School for its online teaching and learning was instrumental to students’ quick learning.
Exploring the efl curriculum through the use of virtual forum
Virtual forums
1. Virtual Forums: A Pedagogical Tool for
Collaboration And
Learning in Teacher Education
Martha Isabel Espitia & Amparo Clavijo (2011)
Teachers in Colombia are becoming more
interested in using technology in educational
contexts, to find out the benefits of using them
in the classroom. Colombian documents like
Ley General de Educación (1994) and Visión
Colombia Segundo Centenario (2005) state the
importance of using electronic devices in the
classroom even the age, gender or socio-
economical class due to the fact that all the
students have the same opportunities. This
study focuses its attention in the use of blogs,
internet-based tools, learning software, e-mail
and forums to improve EFL learning and
teaching. This case study aims at describing the
way teachers gained insights about the
pedagogical potential of blogs and forums for
language learning, engaged in activities in the
virtual forum and planned and implemented
pedagogical projects using blogs and forums
with their students in their EFL classrooms.
Espitia and Clavijo states “…Computer and
internet based tools are thought to be useful in
language classes due to its potential to enhance
communication, literacy, and other learning
skills…” This study wanted to explore its
advantages in language education and how
with the use of the ICTs the relationships
between teachers and students change.
There are many considerations when
using ICTs the author cited Caballero et al.
(2007) reviewed studies on the difficulties that
teachers face when implementing these new
technologies in Colombia and in other
countries. The authors state that the difficulties
emerged in the process of transition from
traditional practices to the new ones. The use
of ICTs generates new policies that imply
academic challenges for the teachers who
should be trained in order to use these devices
properly. In addition, teachers have to become
more critical in terms of deciding why and
when use them as regular practices. Another
important consideration is the way reading a
writing are changing with the use of
technologies; for instance, Wollman-Bonilla
(2003) gives a specific examples in which
writing is changing when using technology,
people write brief, quick, off the cuff messages.
The current needs are different and messages
should be clear and short.
2. This study focuses its attention in the
use of blogs in the classroom, the authors state
that “…the use of blogs enhances reflection and
sense of belonging and responsibility towards
class activities. The virtual space that served as
the context for this study is a virtual
environment that offers tools such as blogs and
forums to enhance communication among
learners and teachers form different schools in
different countries. …” Forums, e-mails and
blogs provide opportunities to interact,
promotes collaborate work, the audience is real
and communication is meaningful, thus the
teachers’ role is to guide learners to use them
with a pedagogical purpose. The use of
technology is becoming natural activity for the
new generations. Thus, teacher education
programs are expected to train teachers with
pedagogical and technological tools; it is
necessary that teachers feel confident using
them in order to get a pedagogical purpose.
Since teachers need professional development
experiences that help them to use them
properly and critically. This fact provides them
the opportunity to design courses and create
virtual learning environments for the students
in this way teacher as agents of change
minimizing the social-economical differences in
education teachers are one important part of
implementation of new technologies in the
classroom but they need to be aware that
introducing technological devices also implies
changing teacher and students practices.
Martha Isabel Espitia Cruz (English Teacher
Universidad de la Sabana)