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ICT in ELT. Russell Stannard Lecture 1 An introduction to some of the tools and theories. Site of the week. Like to start the lesson by showing the most interesting site I have found this week. www.loudit.org Listen or read ( variety) Variety of levels Portability/autonomy/
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ICT in ELT Russell Stannard Lecture 1 An introduction to some of the tools and theories
Site of the week. • Like to start the lesson by showing the most interesting site I have found this week. • www.loudit.org Listen or read ( variety) Variety of levels Portability/autonomy/ Importance of reading as learning tool It works ( my own language learning experience) Key skill in itself (work, interest) Motivation/Motivating
Today’s Lesson • A taster of some of the tools that are now available on the internet. • Thinking about the following questions -How do these tools relate to language learning and language acquisition? -In what contexts and how can they be used to foster language learning? -What limitations or difficulties can you forsee.
The course • Show you a variety of technologies and understand how to use some of the them. • Help you to understand the link between using technology and current language teaching methodologies • Build the basis of a framework in which you can use and understand technology • Develop the tools and networks that will help you continue to learn within this area ( PLN)
Interesting sites in ELT • http://www.listen-and-write.com/ • http://todaysmeet.com/ • http://www.languageguide.org/ • http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ • http://www.elllo.org/ • http://vocaroo.com/ • http://www.writingfun.com/ • http://www.dvolver.com/live/mm.html • http://www.grapheine.com/bombaytv/
Think about • In what ways does using this tool link with what we know about language learning ( motivation, context, authenticity, variety, task, skills...)? • How might you use it in the class/homework/for students? • In what context do you think it would be most appropriate ( age, number of students , level, teaching situation)? • What limitations do you see with the tool?
What we know about language learning.. • It is about interaction • Meaningful, Purposeful, a reason to communicate. • If possible real communication, authenticity. • Tasks • Varied language/Work creatively • Time • The correct feedback • Mindful/Motivated • Right atmosphere of challenge/stress
What can technology provide? • Authenticity ( we need real language) • Relevance ( contemporary/areas of interest) LyricsTraining • Engaging ( if used correctly) • Variety (language/skill/learning styles) • Real audiences/reasons for communication/real communication • Valid tasks/simulations/ games • Autonomy/convenience • Fun • Relevance outside of the class ( we need to use technology) • Abundance of material • New language learning contexts ( autonomy) • Non-linear learning ( choice/constructivism/ negotiation) • Pace
Where are we now? • Ken Beatty first chapter deals with the history of CALL • Recently Web 2.0 Web 3.0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNJl9EEcsoE PLN/Social networks Games Simulation Virtual Classrooms Virtual environments ( 3D)
A few questions • Name 5 key reasons why technology is so tightly connected to current methodologies in language teaching? • What is the difference between web 2.0 and web 3.0? • Why is authentic material so important? • Name 5 things we know about the right conditions for language learning?