1. Russell Stannard Lecture 1 An introduction to some of the tools and theories

2.  Like to start the lesson by showing the most interesting site I have found this week.  www.loudit.org 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

3.  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.

4.  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)

5.  http://www.listen-and-write.com/ http://www.listen-and-write.com/  http://todaysmeet.com/ http://todaysmeet.com/  http://www.languageguide.org/ http://www.languageguide.org/  http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/  http://www.elllo.org/ http://www.elllo.org/  http://vocaroo.com/ http://vocaroo.com/  http://www.writingfun.com/ http://www.writingfun.com/  http://www.dvolver.com/live/mm.html http://www.dvolver.com/live/mm.html  http://www.grapheine.com/bombaytv/ http://www.grapheine.com/bombaytv/

6.  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?

7.  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

8.  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

9.  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)

10.  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?