web2.0 technologies and second/foreign language teaching and learning
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Workshop
Use of Web2.0 Technologies to Teach Foreign/Second Languages
Time: Tuesday, April 7th, 1 – 2 P.M. Place: Beering Hall 3288 (Computer Lab)
Shigetake UshigusaM.S. Student in Educational Technology
Facilitated by
sushigu1@purdue.edu
Web2.0 Technologies
• Twitter: strong networking but with no video• Seesmic: with video but not private• Ning: private and with video• Etherpad: synchronous collaborative editing(Other Web2.0 technologies mentioned in this workshop:
Wikispaces, Slideshare, Delicious, Survey Monkey)
Wikipedia Definition: Web2.0 Technologies
• A perceived 2nd generation of web development and design
• Exist on the Internet• Features: Facilitated communication, secured
information sharing, collaboration, …
Retrieved on April 6th 2009 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0
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• Twitter:– Social-networking– Micro-blogging (140 characters)
• Twitter in FLL/ESL:– Communication tool among people in the class• Course management• Instructional materials
www.twitter.com
Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-face classes of a foreign/second language course
Class 1-Introduction: Syllabus-Twitter Homework 1
(Due: Class 2)
Class 2-Twitter Homework 2
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3-Twitter Homework 3
Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-face classes of a foreign/second language course
Class 1-Introduction: Syllabus-Twitter Homework 1
(Due: Class 2)
Class 2-Twitter Homework 2
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3-Twitter Homework 3
Syllabus statement of Twitter :
In this course, you will be expected to use Twitter. It means that you will create your own Twitter account to communicate with the instructor and other students throughout the semester.
Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-face classes of a foreign/second language course
Class 1-Introduction: Syllabus-Twitter Homework 1
(Due: Class 2)
Class 2-Twitter Homework 2
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3-Twitter Homework 3
Syllabus statement of Twitter :
How?-Use a computer or mobile phone-Log in Twitter at least once a day
Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-face classes of a foreign/second language course
Class 1-Introduction: Syllabus-Twitter Homework 1
(Due: Class 2)
Class 2-Twitter Homework 2
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3-Twitter Homework 3
Syllabus statement of Twitter :
Why?-Instructor’s posts: homework assignments, hints for upcoming exams, changes of schedule, today’s expression... -Other students’ posts: questions, comments, target language output
Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-face classes of a foreign/second language course
Class 1-Introduction: Syllabus-Twitter Homework 1
(Due: Class 2)
Class 2-Twitter Homework 2
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3-Twitter Homework 3
Syllabus statement of Twitter :
Here are some manners and tips regarding how to use Twitter:
(This part will be explained later)
Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-face classes of a foreign/second language course
Class 1-Introduction: Syllabus-Twitter Homework 1
(Due: Class 2)
Class 2-Twitter Homework 2
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3-Twitter Homework 3
Homework assignment:
Go to http://www.slideshare.net//... andopen your Twitter account and “Follow” the instructor.
Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-face classes of a foreign/second language course
Class 1-Introduction: Syllabus-Twitter Homework 1
(Due: Class 2)
Class 2-Twitter Homework 2
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3-Twitter Homework 3
Homework assignment:
Go to http://www.slideshare.net/...and“Follow” everyone in the class.
The instructor will email you the classmates’ email addresses. Use the addresses to follow them.
Twitter: Breakdown“Home” Username
Twitter: Breakdown
This part works like INBOX
Twitter: Breakdown
2 followers
When Gyutaro1 says something publicly, it will go to the followers’ Homes.
Twitter: Breakdown
Gyutaro1 follows 5 people.
When any of them writes a line publicly, it will come to Gyutaro’s Home (here).
Twitter: Breakdown
Everyone’s messages are viewable here.
Twitter: Demonstration of the first three face-to-face classes of a foreign/second language course
Class 1-Introduction: Syllabus-Twitter Homework 1
(Due: Class 2)
Class 2-Twitter Homework 2
(Due: Class 3)
Class 3-Twitter Homework 3
Homework assignment:
One half of the classmates will receive someone’s name, and will answer questions. The other half will ask Yes/No questions. Use your target foreign language to post Qs and As.
Advantages of using Twitter
• Anonymity lowers affective filter and increases outputs.
• Twitter can be used to provide “today’s expression!” in a daily flip calendar.
• Twitter helps classroom management (reminders, schedule changes, etc.)
• Twitter increases communication.• Twitter poll and Twitpic expand the use.
Disadvantages
• Cannot post video.
Give Shigetake Advice at the Wiki page:http://shigetake.wikispaces.com
Seesmic
• Video version of Twitter• Advantages: – Easy– Teacher can provide visual and auditory
information for students after the class.• Disadvantages:– Public
www.seesmic.com
Etherpad
• Advantages– Synchronous– Collaboration– Easy (No log in needed)– Can be used with Instant Messenger (voice, video)
www.etherpad.com
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