Download - Language Learners And Tech
Guerrero, Annamarie
ED 480
Using Technology to Assist Language Learning
What can you do with technology?
Technology can be used as:An instructional tool in the classroomA delivery system for learner instructionAs instructional content itselfHelp find thousand of examplesTakes you around the worldTechnology offers a variety of ways for children to weave together words and pictures.
Why use TechnologyWhen used appropriately, it can.
• Develop further all four skills• Enable students to become more effective and
confident learners• Raise the standards of students achievements• Individualize learning, appropriate level and speed.• Develop independent learning• Provide opportunities for real communication/real
language use/ cultural experiences• Specific programs provides support for children with
dyslexia and other learning difficulties
Traditional Technology Tools
Stereos and Televisions
Overhead projectors & document camerasAudiotapes & CDsVideotapes & DVDs
Cameras & camcorders
telephones
New and Improved Technology…
Computers, data projectors, and the internetVast amount of internet websites
MP3 playersHandhelds and Cell phones
Computer SoftwareRecorders
INTRODUCING CALLC: Computer
A: Assisted
L: Language
L: Learning
It is a form of computer-based learning which carries two
important features: bidirectional learning and
individualized learning. It is not a method. The focus of
CALL is learning, and not teaching.
CALL, What is it for?Call is not a method
Its materials are tools for learningThe main focus of CALL is learning, and not teaching. Its
materials are used in teaching to facilitate the language learning process.
It is a student-centered learning material that promotes self-paced learning.
How is it helpful?.?.
CALL is a tool that helps teachers to facilitate language learning process. It can be used to
reinforce what has been learned in the classrooms, and can also be used as remedial to help learners with limited language proficiency.
What can we do with CALL?
Collaborative projectsPeer editing of compositions
EmailReinforcement of classroom material
Games and simulationsBlogging and Podcasts
WebQuestsAuthentic language learning opportunities
3 Suggestions for effective use of the web for online learning
Provide access to rich sources of information
Encourage meaningful interaction with content
Bring people together to challenge, support, or respond to each other.
Online Language Sources and tools..
• CALL• Blogger
• Photo Management• Wikis
• Forums• Chat
• New York Times• Time Magazine for kids
All in All…There are many ways that
technology can help assist in language learning. There are many web sites that are made available to be utilized be teachers and students
to help with listening, grammar, vocabulary and reading,
pronunciation and speaking, and writing. They are all just one click away and they great thing is they
can be used by anyone at any time.
Resources…www.slideshare.comwww.lewco.es – imageweblogs.about.com – imagewww.thejournal.com – imagewww.openeducation.net – imageladdersprogram.org – image