effective technology integration in the english classroom
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FIT Conference: Learning at your Fingertips
Xavier School, Manila
April 24th, 2014
Effective Technology Integration
in the English Classroom
Lada Martinez Benesova
Previous English Language Teaching Experience
International School Manila (2011- present)- Teacher Blog- Student Blogs- Google Docs- Chrome Book /Mac Laptop Carts- iPads, iPods- Promethean Board
International School of Prague (2001-11)- One-on-one laptop program (Mac Books)- Moodle- Google Docs
Why do we need to incorporate technology in the English Instruction?
“Outside school, students constantly interact with technologies such as iPods, mobile phones, the internet and social networking sites, so it is little wonder there's an expectation that these technologies will also support their learning in the classroom.” (1)
“When effectively integrated into the curriculum, technology tools can extend learning in powerful ways.” (2)
My goal is to use technology creatively and meaningfully!
• to discuss practical tips on how to integrate technology in your daily English language instruction
• to share ideas and to learn from others
The purpose of this presentation is…
You can access my notes on the following Google Document:
1) My Professional Blogwww.creativelanguageteaching.orgFIT Conference: My Presentation
2) Tiny URL:https://tinyurl.com/kotbb9q
Organization of the Presentation
1) Activities that focus on development of reading skills2) Activities that focus on development of listening and
speaking skills 3) Activities that focus on development of writing skills 4) Activities that target English grammar5) Discussion / Questions
The First Item on our Agenda:READING SKILLS
• Raz-Kids• A-Z Reading• Tumble Books• THRASS phonic program
The Second Item on our Agenda:LISTENING SKILLS• iPods and listening docks with recordings of audio
books• YouTube• Brainpop
• iPad - SonicPics app• iPad – Puppet Pal app• iPad/iPod – Video recording• iPad - Reflector Tool • Voice Thread
SPEAKING SKILLS
The Third Item on our Agenda:WRITING SKILLS
• Google Documents/Presentations/Forms• Storybird• Pages• iPad – Comic Strip• iPad - WordFoto• Student blog: Blog post – access through the Teacher
Blogshttp://martinez-benesoval.ism-online.org/• Google Translate – iPad/iPod• Padlet (brainstorming/writing process)
Pages
Comic Strip
WordFoto
Student Blog
Padlet – Autobiography:brainstorming
The Fourth Item on our Agenda:EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION
• iPad: Grammar Apps from British Council• iPad: Fun Decks app• iPads/ iPods: Google Translate (add keyboards in
other languages)• Online Games: ESL Games World• Google Documents / Forms• Interactive Board • Power point Jeopardy Game
The Fifth Item on our Agenda:Discussion / Questions
• Use this time to explore all the recommended websites and descriptions of apps!
• Feel free to ask questions!• Read through my blog posts with specific activity
examples from my English as a second language class.
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My Contact Info
Professional Blog: http://
creativelanguageteaching.orgEmail:
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Thank you for your attention!
• Please keep in touch!
References
(1)"Technology in the Classroom." The Sydney Morning Herald. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2013.(2)"What Is Successful Technology Integration?" Edutopia. N.p., 27 Nov. 2013. Web. 27 Nov. 2013.(3) Browse Patterns :: COLOURlovers. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2013.