Technology in the classroom
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The document discusses the evolution and importance of technology in language education, originating from language laboratories in the 1950s and expanding greatly with the introduction of personal computers in the 1980s. It highlights the benefits of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), emphasizing multimodal practice, immediate feedback, and individualization. The document also outlines principles for effectively integrating technology into language teaching, ensuring accessibility, and having contingency plans for technology failures.
Technology in the classroom
- 2. Technology in the classroom First entered in the language classroom in the 50s and 60s as the language laboratory. Come to the rescue of less than totally effective methods.
- 3. Linguistic input Linguistic Fun output New technology Interactivity Feedback Students’ collaboration
- 4. Non-computer based technology Technology: equipment that requires electricity to operate. Motion pictures (movies) Films and fimlscripts Slides Phonograph records
- 5. Useful, interactive and convinient technology Commercially produced audiotapes and CDs Commercially produced videotapes and DVDs Self-made audiotapes and CDs Self-made videotapes and DVDs Overhead projection
- 6. Computer assited language learning (CALL) In the 80s the personal computer was introduced -> Household item. New terms in the dictionary: keyboard, monitor,CPU, etc. Computer hardware and software had provided a set of resources for language classrooms.
- 7. Computer assited language learning (CALL) (2) The practical aplicattions of CALL are growing at a rapid pace. Consider some CALL applications in your own teaching. Don’t overuse CALL
- 8. CALL, CMC, TMLL, or What? Chapelle(2005) integrating CALL into interactionist theories of second language learning and teaching. Alternatives for CALL: Computer-mediated communication (CMC) Technlogy-mediated language learning (TMLL)
- 9. Principles of CALL To enhance your teaching: Use technology to support the pedagological goals of the class and curriculum Evaluate the appropriateness of software for your purpose and the availability of sufficient hardware
- 10. Principles of CALL (2) Make the technology accesible to all learners Use technology effecitivelly Use technology efficiently Have a backup plan in case the technology fails
- 11. Benefits of CALL Multimodal practice (viasula, auditory, wirtten) Immediate, personalized feedback Individualization in a large class Self-pacing Private space to make mistakes Collaborative projects Variety in the resources available and learning styles used
- 12. Uses of CALL in the language classroom Collaborative Peer-editing of E-mail Blogs projects compositions Web-based Reinforcement bulletin board Web page Videoconferencing of calssroom communicatio design material n Computer- Speech Games and Podcasting adaptive recognition simulations testing software Multimedia Concordancing presentation
- 13. The End