language learning with technology: good practice
DESCRIPTION
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.TRANSCRIPT
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?
Thank you