Using Technology Using Technology in the (I)ESL Classroomin the (I)ESL Classroom

Digital Native or Digital Digital Native or Digital Immigrant?Immigrant?

“Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants”

by Marc Prensky

What level are you?

So, what?So, what?IESL and some younger ESL

students are digital natives!

All students need computer literacy for success.

Why aren’t teachers using technology in

the (I)ESL classroom?

Why are teachers using technologyin the (I) ESL classroom?

To teach, assess and practice language objectives

To be flexible in a variety of contexts and

classroom settings

To be responsive to different learning styles

To increase student motivation & reduce anxiety

To provide opportunities for student-centered

learning

To provide access to authentic language and

increase cultural awareness

To give immediate feedback for error correction

How is technology being used in the (I) ESL classroom?

As an aid for the instructor◦ Authoring, course management and presentation

programs like FrontPage, Blackboard and PowerPoint

Self-guided, student-centered learning (Teacher = Designer)◦ Language-learning software, and multimedia like

Focus on Grammar Online and Authentic English resources found on the Internet

As a life skill for work and community◦ Using technology to complete a task, produce

writing, communicate with others and find information

So, what does the research suggest?Presentation Software

◦ To help teachers design activities that are multi-modal, permanent, portable and environmentally friendly (Hanson-Smith, 2000 & Earp, 1997)

Multimedia ◦ To increase listening and reading comprehension (Merlet,

2000) Internet ESL Listening and Reading activities

◦ To help develop L2 learners oral skills (LeLoup, 2005)Email, blogging and other communicative writing

◦ To increase language production and student interest (LeLoup, 2003)

Course Websites and Blackboard ◦ To reduce paper, provide transparency, increase student

autonomy and desire for life-long learning (Isbell, 2000 & Okamoto, 2001)

Best Practices for Best Practices for Teachers Teachers

Research the benefits and challenges of the technology

Use technology appropriate to the goals for each level in the program

Choose technology that supports the Washington State Technology Standards for ESL

Find funding sources for hardware, software and other materials

Ask for technical training & technical support◦ Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for

Language Teachers www.ict4lt.org Create opportunities to share examples of how

to integrate technology into our classroomsRIGHT NOWRIGHT NOW

BibliographyBibliographyNCLE (January 2002). Uses of Technology in Adult ESL Education. National Center for ESL

Literacy Education, www.cal.org/ncle

Earp, Samantha (Dec. 1997). More than Just the Internet: Technology for Language Teaching. CAL Digests, http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/earp0001.html

Merlet, S (2000). Understanding Multimedia Dialogues in a Foreign Language. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 16, 148-156.

Hanson-Smith, Elizabeth (2000). Hands On Teacher Training: Presentation Software. Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments. Alexandria, VA: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. (137-148)

Jean W. LeLoup and Robert Ponterio (December 2003). Second Language Acquisition and Technology: A Review of the Research. ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics, EDO-FL-03-11

LeLoup, Jean W. & Robert Ponterio (2005). On the Net: First, You Have to Hear It! Oral Language Practice. Language Learning & Technology 9 (3): 4-8. Retrieved from http://llt.msu.edu/vol9num3/net/.

Kelly, Charles (2000, March). Guidelines for Designing a Good Web Site for ESL Students. The Internet TESL Journal, VI (3). Retrieved October 10, 2006, from http://iteslj.org/Articles/Kelly-Guidelines.html.

Boswood, T. (1998). In Boswood, T. (Eds.), New ways of using computers in language teaching (169-197). Alexandria, VA: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Isbell, Katharine & Jonathan Reinhardt. (2000). Web Integration: A Model for Task-Based Learning. In Hanson-Smith, E. (Eds.), Technology in the classroom (45-55). Alexandria, VA: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Okamoto, T., A Cristea & M. Kayama (2001). Future Integrated Learning Environments with Multimedia. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 17, 4-12.

Technology What is it? How can we use it?

1. PowerPoint

Presentation Software for Computers

2. Blackboard/ Angel

Course Management Software (used online)

3. Web sites Faculty Web Pages Available Online for Students

4. Internet Free Education Resources and Authentic English

5. Multimedia Video, Digital Recorders, Cameras (Audio-Visual Materials)

6. Excel Spreadsheet Software

7. Email/Blogs

Blog = short for Weblog (web + log)Email = short for electronic mail

8. Computer Labs

Student-Centered, Self-Guided Learning Classrooms

Jill’s ClassroomJill’s ClassroomExamples of Using TechnologyExamples of Using TechnologyUse youtube to build background

knowledge for pre- or post-reading.◦Prairie Dog Vacuum

Use a class blog for online journaling.◦ESL 041.01 Class Blog

Use Media Services for speaking self-assessment.

Use PowerPoint for grammar presentations and/or writing prompts.

Use a website for class management.◦ESL 041.01 Class Web Site

Technology What is it? How can we use it?

1. PowerPoint Presentation Software for Computers

Teaching Grammar, Low-Level Writing Activities, Speaking Games, Teaching Strategies

2. Blackboard/ Angel

Course Management Software (used online)

Online Quizzes, Class Communication, Grading, Linking to Sources

3. Web sites Faculty Web Pages Available Online for Students

Class Information, Linking to Resources

4. Internet Free Education Resources and Authentic English

Linking to Resources, Researching, Teacher-Created Activities

5. Multimedia Video, Digital Recorders, Cameras (Audio-Visual Materials)

Using YouTube, Using media services for recording

6. Excel Spreadsheet Software Managing Grades, Attendance and Student Reports

7. Email/Blogs Blog = short for Weblog (web + log)Email = short for electronic mail

Online Journaling, Writing Assignments, Classroom Communication

8. Computer Labs

Student-Centered, Self-Guided Learning Classrooms

FOG software, Net IDs, Mavis Beacon