Graham Stanley Language Learning with Technology

Language learning with technology: Good practice Integrating technology Building a learning community Vocabulary Grammar Listening Reading Writing Speaking Pronunciation Project work Assessment and evaluation

Integrating technology SAMR Definition Example Substitution-Tech. used to perform same task (least effective) as done before using computers T. writes on IWB Augmentation-Tech. used to add value to taskT. prepares IWB flipchart Modification-Tech. has functional improvementT. integrates audio/video Redefinition-Tech. allows for new tasks that T. makes full use of all (most effective) were previously inconceivableinteractive features Model developed by Dr. Ruben Puentedura:

Integrating technology Class Dojo What it is: young learner behaviour management software What it replaces: star chart on the wall What it does better: record-keeping, fun, dynamic, behaviour analysis, parent contact Be wary of: interrupting the flow of the class

Building a learning community Edmodo What it is: a social learning platform What it replaces: paper-based homework What it does better: creating out-of-class community, quizzes, homework assignment, safe social networking Be wary of: privacy, online safety issues

Vocabulary Visuwords What it is: Online visual thesaurus/dictionary What it complements: paper-based dictionary/thesaurus What it does better: visual connections between words, helps learn word associations Be wary of: too complicated for lower level students, not a replacement for dictionary

Grammar Real world grammar or What it is: real world grammar in context What it replaces: artificial example sentence structures What it does better: examples of authentic English Be wary of: profanities, embarrassing language

Listening Videojug What it is: collection of 'how to' videos What it complements: coursebook audio What it does better: helps personalise learning, real world content Be wary of: inappropriate content

Reading QR code reading race What it is: Internet based reading race What it complements: paper-based reading texts What it does better: added interest to reading, increased motivation Needs: learners with smartphones, wifi connection

Writing Story Starters What it is: help for narrative writing What it complements: narrative writing tasks What it does better: provides random, ready-made story ideas Be wary of: some language complicated, aimed at young learners

Speaking Tele-collaboration What it is: free audio/video telephony software What it complements: can provide real communicative opportunites What it does better: motivates learners to perform better Be wary of: connection problems (have a plan B ready), lack of preparation

Pronunciation How J Say What it is: online talking dictionary of pronunciation What it offers: alternate model of pronunciation What it does better: instant access to pronunciation of English words Be wary of: overuse

Project work IWB island

Assessment and evaluation Slide text What it is: y What it replaces: s What it does better: r Be wary of: i

Assessment and evaluation Gamifying Speaking & writing

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