Utilizing Blogging & Microblogging in foreign language teaching & learning
- 1. • Composed by Amir Hossein Rahimi Utilizing Blogging & Micro- blogging in foreign language teaching & learning C.A.L.L COURSE, IUST ENTRY OF 98
- 2. In this presentation, we will be discussing the potential of using blogging technology in teaching foreign languages.
- 3. Blogging & Micro-blogging can both be useful tools in learning language, in most contexts including our own country. They can be used: - by teachers to provide reading practice - by students to engage in writing practice They can also be followed up by speaking exercises, including comprehension.
- 4. In early levels (elementary to intermediate): Teachers can work on reading comprehension & summarizing by presenting the students with: - Narratives - Procedures - Explanations And then asking the students to refl ect on what they’ve read, either in written form outside the class or in oral form during the session.
- 5. In more advanced levels (UI and up): Students can take initiative by producing: - Diaries - Line-limited expositions - Detailed descriptions in online blogging (or micro-blogging) platforms to share with their peers. Teachers can subsequently provide feedback on what the students post.
- 6. Essentially, it seems fruitful to start from receptive skills and move on to productive ones later on, when it comes to blogging. The transition can also help reduce anxiety and shyness students often face in sharing ideas.
- 7. In conclusion: Blogging allows for - free observation & expression of ideas - widening the range of topics and subjects the students are familiar with - the provision of additional linguistic exposure and social experience the students might otherwise never have.
- 8. It can be considered a practical supplementary technique, which can be used in classes consisting of both introverted and extroverted students. However, it’s worth noting that the topics of discussion or stories must be chosen according to the age & interests of the participants.
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