Graham Stanley
Language Learning with Technology
Language learning with technology: Good practice
• Integrating technology• Building a learning community• Vocabulary• Grammar• Listening• Reading• Writing• Speaking• Pronunciation• Project work• Assessment and evaluation
Integrating technology
• SAMR
Definition Example
Substitution - Tech. used to perform same task
(least effective) as done before using computers T. writes on IWB
Augmentation- Tech. used to add value to task T. prepares IWB flipchart
Modification - Tech. has functional improvement T. integrates audio/video
Redefinition - Tech. allows for new tasks that T. makes full use of all
(most effective) were previously inconceivable interactive features
Model developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura:
http://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog/archives/2014/01/31/SAMRAnAppliedIntroduction.pdf
Integrating technology
Class Dojo http://www.classdojo.com/
What it is: young learner behaviour management software
What it replaces: star chart on the wall
What it does better: record-keeping, fun, dynamic, behaviour analysis, parent contact
Be wary of: interrupting the flow of the class
Building a learning community
Edmodo http://www.edmodo.com/
What it is: a social learning platform
What it replaces: paper-based homework
What it does better: creating out-of-class community, quizzes, homework assignment, safe social networking
Be wary of: privacy, online safety issues
Vocabulary
Visuwords http://www.visuwords.com/
What it is: Online visual thesaurus/dictionary
What it complements: paper-based dictionary/thesaurus
What it does better: visual connections between words, helps learn word associations
Be wary of: too complicated for lower level students, not a replacement for dictionary
Grammar
Real world grammar http://www.amazon.com/ or https://twitter.com/
What it is: real world grammar in context
What it replaces: artificial example sentence structures
What it does better: examples of authentic English
Be wary of: profanities, embarrassing language
Listening
Videojug http://www.videojug.com/
What it is: collection of 'how to' videos
What it complements: coursebook audio
What it does better: helps personalise learning, real world content
Be wary of: inappropriate content
Reading
QR code reading race http://www.qr-code-generator.com/
What it is: Internet based reading race
What it complements: paper-based reading texts
What it does better: added interest to reading, increased motivation
Needs: learners with smartphones, wifi connection
Writing
Story Starters http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/story-starters/
What it is: help for narrative writing
What it complements: narrative writing tasks
What it does better: provides random, ready-made story ideas
Be wary of: some language complicated, aimed at young learners
Speaking
Tele-collaboration http://www.skype.com/
What it is: free audio/video telephony software
What it complements: can provide real communicative opportunites
What it does better: motivates learners to perform better
Be wary of: connection problems (have a plan B ready), lack of preparation
Pronunciation
How J Say http://www.howjsay.com/
What it is: online talking dictionary of pronunciation
What it offers: alternate model of pronunciation
What it does better: instant access to pronunciation of English words
Be wary of: overuse
Project work
IWB island
Assessment and evaluation
Slide text
What it is: y
What it replaces: s
What it does better: r
Be wary of: i
Assessment and evaluation
Gamifying
Speaking & writing
Any Questions?
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