language learning with technology: good practice

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Graham Stanley Language Learning with Technology

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https://www.cambridgeenglishteacher.org/eventdetail/1501 How best can teachers incorporate technology into their practice without sacrificing language learning aims? In this session I will give teachers ideas how best to do this, illustrated with example activities from the handbook for teachers 'Language learning with technology' (CUP, 2013), winner of the English Speaking Union HRH Duke of Edinburgh ELT Book of the year and recently short-listed for a British Council ELT Innovation (ELTon) award for best teacher resources.

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Page 1: Language Learning with Technology: Good Practice

Graham Stanley

Language Learning with Technology

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Language learning with technology: Good practice

• Integrating technology• Building a learning community• Vocabulary• Grammar• Listening• Reading• Writing• Speaking• Pronunciation• Project work• Assessment and evaluation

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Project work

IWB island

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Assessment and evaluation

Slide text

What it is: y

What it replaces: s

What it does better: r

Be wary of: i

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Assessment and evaluation

Gamifying

Speaking & writing

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Any Questions?

Thank you