The document discusses how technology can be used in language learning, providing examples of tools for creation, capturing knowledge, and collaboration. It outlines TESOL technology standards for teachers and learners, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy. Specific web tools are presented such as Google Docs, Voicethreads, and Prezi that can be used to enhance language teaching and learning.

1. Jacqueline Gardy
Materials Writer/Editor,
Office of English
Language Programs

2. In the chatbox,
write down
1 thing
you hope to learn today.

3. • Why technology?
• The web 2.0 world & beyond
• Useful tools
– Tools for creation
– Tools for capturing
– Tools for knowledge
• Lo-tech environments
• Preparing for the future

5. • Prensky (2001) terms to know: digital
native, digital immigrant, digital dinosaur
• Were you born digital or not?
• What is a digital melting pot?

6. In the chatbox,
write down
1 way you can encourage
your students to use
technology.

7. Web 1.0 Web 2.0 Web 3.0
The “read only web” The “participatory web” The “portable web”
Static information pages Dynamic information pages-
Interaction with webpages and
other people
Pages based on user behavior and
engagement
Independence Collaboration Integration
Focused on companies Focused on people Focused on individual and
personal experiences
Directories Networking (social networking,
blogging, wikis, video-sharing)
Lifestream (like Timeline on
Facebook)
Advertisement Word of Mouth Advertainment
PRESENTING CREATING CONSTRUCTING

8. Academic Skills
• Use online sources effectively
• Manage multimedia efficiently
• Understand online ethics
– Understand IPR and
copyright issues as they
pertain to a specific
situation
Peer skills
• Tech and media skills
• Writing toolkit
• Manage personal and
professional online profiles
• Collaboratively publish works
• Learn from others in
collaborative environment
Digital literacy is the
ability to locate,
organize, understand,
evaluate and analyze
information using
digital technologies

9. TESOL Technology Standards
for Teachers
Goal 1: To acquire & maintain
foundational knowledge
and skills in technology for
professional purposes.
Goal 2: To integrate
pedagogical knowledge &
skills with technology to
enhance language teaching
and learning.
Goal 3: To apply technology in
record keeping, feedback,
& assessment
Goal 4: To use technology to
improve communication,
collaboration, & efficiency.
Image from http://networkedteacher.wetpaint.com/
tesol.org

10. TESOL Technology standards
for language learners
Goal 1: Demonstrate
foundational knowledge
and skills in technology for
a multilingual world.
Goal 2: Use technology in
socially & culturally
appropriate, legal & ethical
ways.
Goal 3: Effectively use and
critically evaluate
technology-based tools as
aids in the development of
their language learning
competence as part of
formal instruction and for
further learning.
tesol.org

11. 1. Preparation is key
2. Research thoroughly
3. Download before class
4. Have back-ups
5. Find and use what works in your
classroom, for your students,
in your situation

13. • Types of
blogs
• What blogs
can be used
for
• Pros and
cons
• Tips for
setting up

14.  Create
collaborative
documents
 Requires a
gmail address
 Requires some
preparation &
organization
 Great for
giving student
feedback

15.  Create
collaborative
documents
 Requires a
gmail address
 Requires some
preparation &
organization
 Great for
giving student
feedback

16.  Create interactive
posters that imbed
videos, songs, links,
and more
 Students can share
and contribute to
each other’s Glogs
 Teacher version
that holds up to
200 student
accounts- free for
private Glogs

17.  A virtual white board
 Add text or draw
with “markers”
 Free
 Can be used as a
classroom aid
 Integrates with
Facebook
 Collaborative

18.  Add words to
pictures to create
stories
 Images can be saved
and shared
 Useful for task-
based learners

19.  No software needed
 Collaborative
multimedia slide show
 Holds images,
documents, and
videos
 Users can comment in
a variety of ways to
provide feedback
 Users can share
voicethreads with one
another

20.  Slideshows with
music, pictures and
text
 Free for students
 Upgraded free
package for
teachers
 Offline capabilities
 Great for group
projects

21. • Online tool to
create
surveys
• Free
registration
• Easy three-
step process
• Tools for
analysis