Technology in the ESLEFL Classroom J JA QUAYS

Technology in the ESL/EFL Classroom J. JA QUAYS UNIVERSIDAD DE MADERO EFL B OOT C A MP PUEBLA, MEXICO SUMME R 2016

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Discussion Questions: (Richards & Renandya, 2002) 1. Do you think technologies should play a central or a peripheral role in second language teaching and learning? Why? 2. What are the roles of the teacher and students in a technology-based classroom? 3. Have you had any experience using the information technology in your second language classroom? What lessons can you draw from the experience? 4. Some teachers are not very comfortable using the computer in the classroom. What advice would you give to these teachers? 5. In what ways can the computer help to promote second language learning? 6. How is the language used on the internet different from that found I traditional textbooks? What are some of the differences? 7. How can the computer be used to teach vocabulary and grammar? Give some examples. 8. How can the standard-lectures, word-processing programs be exploited for teaching writing skills?

Developing Literacy Skills in Learners Nicky Hockly, Consultant for Technology. This week she will be discussing what research can currently tell us about using learning technologies with our learners. Wednesday, June 29 at 9: 00 a. m. You are welcome to join me in watching this.

In her video, she discusses some of the research into learning technologies, and what it has to tell us about whether or not they improve learning outcomes. Nicky will focus on how some online tools can help to improve writing and other more general communicative skills. She will also reflect on the importance of both considering pedagogy and technology when training teachers in the use of these technologies.

Something to think about. . . What does the term 'digital literacies' mean to you? Why do you think we say digital 'literacies' (plural) instead of digital 'literacy' (singular)? How digitally literate do you think you are? What about your students? Do you think that English teachers should be involved with digital literacies? Or do you think we should only focus on teaching language? What challenges would including an element of digital literacies in your English language classes create?

What is digital literacy?

(Casey & Bruce, 2010)

Jones and Sato (1898) suggest asking: 1. 1. Does the new technology facilitate the attainment of course goals? 2. 2. Is it cost-effective? Do the benefits outweigh its cost? 3. 3. Are the teachers ready to work with the new technology? Is any training required? 4. Does it sere the needs of the teachers and the students? 5. Does it help teachers make more efficient use of class time?

Traditional types of technology/media q cassettes q digital media & storytelling q videos q social media q CDs q blogs http: //jjaquays. blogspot. mx/ q Power. Point / Prezi q photography / images q Internet q apps q Cell phones / tablets q Whatapp q Nearpod q Zoobie q Animoto q Memes q Quizlet q Online newspapers http: //blog. mlive. com/saginawnews/2008/04/sn ow_language_among_the_shocks. html q You. Tube

Guidelines to consider: q Goals: choose appropriate tasks q Integration: activities should be integrated into the curriculum as a whole q Technical support: sufficient computer support should be provided to avoid problems of a technical nature q Learner-centered teaching: involve students throughout the instructional process

Bloom’s Taxonomy with Technology

Flipping the Classroom What is a flipped classroom? • The flipped classroom is a pedagogical model in which the typical lecture and homework elements of a course are reversed. Short video lectures are viewed by students at home before the class session, while in-class time is devoted to exercises, projects, or discussions. • Things you should know about flipped classrooms: https: //net. educause. edu/ir/library/pdf/eli 7081. pdf * Many interesting articles can be found here: http: //larryferlazzo. edublogs. org/2012/08/11/the-best-posts-on-the-flipped-classroom-idea/

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Other options to flipping: q Incorporating technology into the face to face classroom q Online classes q Hybrid classes

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Animoto Civic Engagement: https: //animoto. com/play/7 bg. J 00 ts 04 K 0 qwu. Ber. Ks. GA See more on jjaquays. edublogs. org

Lea Sobocan’s pearltreesan amazing collection of …. Everything digital Digital writing: http: //newsmanager. commpartners. com/tesolc/issues/201412 -01/2. html Pearltrees: http: //www. pearltrees. com/leasobocan Lea´s TESOL presentation: https: //drive. google. com/file/d/0 B 9 SDu. Qfn. XHg. SMn. Ix. Yk. JQbk pf. OXM/view

Review Why should we use technology? ◦ It’s pedagogically sound ◦ It increases motivation ◦ It adds variety to the classroom How should we use technology? ◦ There are many options. Consider the guidelines and make sound choices When should we use technology? o. To begin a lesson o. During a lesson o. After a lesson