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Technology in the ESL Classroom

Technology in the ESL Classroom. Jan Gembol. Technology. “ The specific methods, materials, and devices used to solve practical problems.” http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/technology. In Education, technology is “any tool that enhances the educational process.”

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Technology in the ESL Classroom

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  1. Technology in the ESL Classroom Jan Gembol

  2. Technology “The specific methods, materials, and devices used to solve practical problems.” http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/technology

  3. In Education, technology is “any tool that enhances the educational process.” –Lindsay Harris *Lindsay Harris http://members.bellatlantic.net/~pkslah/tech_portfolio/philosophy.html

  4. Technology has always been in the classroom…

  5. But it has evolved

  6. And will continue to evolve

  7. Why we Use Technologyin Our ESL Class • Helps create a learning community so you know each other better • Offers opportunities for authentic English practice outside the classroom • Decreases performance anxiety so you can learn more easily • Gives you many different ways to learn so you can choose which works best for you

  8. Besides, it’s fun!

  9. Authentic Language Activities

  10. Using the Internet to Improve EnglishClick on the following links to see examples of internet resources for learning English: • http://www.esl-lab.com/ • http://www.zianet.com/jkline/is03000.html • http://iteslj.org/ESL.html • http://a4esl.org/ • http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Listening/Podcasts/ • http://www.englishstudydirect.com/OSAC/langacmenu.htm

  11. Technology I hope you find that using this technology makes learning English easier, more interesting, and more fun.

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