Optimizing Internet Freeware for ELT
- 2. ICT ICT in Education: E-Learning, M-Learning, D-Learning, U-Learning Internet Freeware/(Free) Online Learning Tools Plugs In Effective Use of Internet Freeware in ELT National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 2
- 3. ICT = Information Communications Technology But…not a “universal” understanding National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 3
- 4. (1) The traditional computer-based technologies (things you can typically do on a personal computer or using computers at home or at work); and (2) The more recent, and fast-growing range of digital communication technologies (which allow people and organizations to communicate and share information digitally) National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 4
- 5. Word processing Spreadsheets Database software Presentation software Desktop publishing Graphics software Accounting Software … and many others National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 5
- 6. LAN = Local Area WAN = Wide Area Network Network › Internal network › External network › linking a number of › to communicate with hardware items (input and output devices plus someone outside your computer processing) internal network together within an office or › The Internet is the ultimate building WAN - it is a vast network › share hardware facilities of networks such as printers or scanners, software applications and data National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 6
- 7. E-Learning M-Learning Electronic learning Mobile Learning Effective learning Wireless technologies Extend the classroom are revolutionizing Exploration is an education. Extraordinary Connectivity —WAP, experience GPRS, UMTS, Bluetooth, Extra efforts Wi-Fi, etc. c.f Japanese E- Enrich knowledge mailing way Enhance communication National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 7
- 8. D-Learning U-Learning Digital and Distance Ubiquitous Learning Learning Present everywhere Digital = TV, PCs, and Laptops & Projectors Distance = a fine mixture of Electronic & Mobile learning Video Conferencing, Frequency Modulating Radios National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 8
- 9. “offering a new way of learning” (versus) the requirement of high cost technology National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 9
- 10. Internet = Part of network technology Power to stimulate, excite and motivate learners in ways which are far beyond the reach of a teacher working alone in a traditional classroom. Creativity and Innovation by designing host of activities. Hard yet very exciting experience. National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 10
- 11. A variety of tools to users Potential for remote access to resources, either authentic (e.g. electronic newspapers) or purpose written, to support language study. Asynchronous communication: e-mail, newsgroups and computer conferencing Synchronous communication: Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Internet telephony and video conferencing. National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 11
- 12. I. Social Networking System Facebook: http://www.facebook.com SecondLife: http://secondlife.com Friendster: http://www.friendster.com MySpace: http://www.myspace.com Zorpia: http://zorpia.com Flickr: www.flickr.com Instant messaging Chat (YM, MSN, MiRC) Blogs: Blogger: https://www.blogger.com, Multiply: http://multiply.com, Wordpress: http://wordpress.com National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 12
- 13. II. Content Management System WebCT/Blackboard http://www.blackboard.com/us/index.Bb Angel http://www.angellearning.com Desire2Learn http://www.desire2learn.com Sakai http://sakaiproject.org Moodle http://moodle.org ATutor: www.atutor.ca ICA/VLE: www.nicenet.org, www.tappedin.org Joomla Drupal Google Framework System: www.google.com National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 13
- 14. III. Learning Object Storage Area Merlot (Multimedia Educational Resources for Learning and Online Teaching): http://www.merlot.org/merlot/index.htm TakingItGlobal: http://www.takingitglobal.org IV. (Web) Resources (see bookmarks) 1,000 Ideas and Activities National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 14
- 15. Writing/Editing › Blogs/Discussion Boards › Wiki Video/Audio › Vod/Podcast › Others? Video feeds › YouTube, TeacherTube Testing › Hot Potatoes Grading › Gradekeeper › Others (moodle-based) WOS Portable National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 15
- 16. Blogger/Multiply Friendster Flickr/Picasa Chat ICA Google Framework System MOODLE (WOS Portable) National Seminar and Workshop on English Teachers’ Empowerment (2008) 16
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