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Effectiveness of using technology in teaching and learning language

Course facilitator: Mukibuzzaman KhanLecturer, Eastern University

Presented by:Md. Ziaul Islam

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What is ICT?ICT stands for Information

and Communication Technology.

O While teaching our main focus is on the following three words behind ICT:

INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS and TECHNOLOGY

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Types of technology we currently have in our school

We are currently use the following technologies in our school: O Calculators, whiteboards, O Handhelds/PDAs/iPods, O Specific educational software

applications O Computers O Multimedia/ ProjectorO Digital cameras

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Technology infuses classrooms with digital learning tools, to increase

student engagement and motivation; and accelerate learning.

It always helps shape the learning outcomes of the learners and make them responsible, autonomous and gives them ownership of their work.

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Technology also has the power to transform teaching by ushering in a new model of connected teaching. This model links teachers to their students and to professional content, resources, and systems to help them improve their own instruction and personalize learning.

To engage students in the learning process, provide authentic examples of the target culture, and connect their classrooms.

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Distance learning programs can enable language educators to expand language-learning opportunities to all students, regardless of where they live, the human and material resources available to them, or their language background and needs. In sum, technology continues to grow in importance as a tool to assist teachers of foreign languages in facilitating and mediating language learning for their students.

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Embedding technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

The following technological tools I’d like to recommend for my section, as they are cost effective and can be easily used and understood by teachers and learners.

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Embedding software technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

(cont.) OClassroom BlogOPowerPointOWord DocumentsOOnline Video StreamingOStorybirdOPodcastingOSMART board/Interactive WhiteboardO Mobile apps

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Classroom BlogO Value of classroom blogs

O Great for the beginning of the yearO getting information to parents and studentsO Engaging learners in various discussions.O allows learner to participate in another way other than in class.O follow through with lesson at homeO eliminates excuses for not knowing homework

O Possible ways to use blogsO Posting homeworkO follow up discussion on a book or lessonO Building on new vocabularyO sharing ideasO asking classmates questions or for help on a lesson/homeworkO classroom announcements

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PowerPoint

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PowerPoint in an ICT Classroom

O Great for introducing new vocabulary (definition, picture, examples, etc.)

O Addresses the needs of visual learnersO Helps students who can’t see the

boardO Change font/color of slides it will save

time and is helpful to address student needs.

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Microsoft Word

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Word Documents in an ICT Classroom

OGraphic Organizers/Worksheets/Quizzes/Tests

OStudents typing their class work instead of writing

OEngaging in activitiesOGreat for Kinesthetic/ Tactiles learners

(Do-ers)OHelps learners focusOGreat for learners who struggle with

fine motor skills/handwriting

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Online Video Streaming

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Online Video Streaming in an ICT Classroom

OShort video clips significantly enhance a lesson

OAddress the needs of visual/auditory learners

OHelps students who have low reading levels learn content, yet is engaging to all students

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Storybird.com

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Web 2.0 technology Storybird.com

O Story and poetry writing software for English language.

O Self generated class for activities.O Can be integrated with Art O Stories can be made with the help of

given pictures.O It gives the opportunity to develop the

writing skills and expression in creative writing tasks.

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Embedding hardware technologies to enhance

teaching and learning. (cont.)

OPodcasting

OSMART board/Interactive Whiteboard

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Podcasting

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Podcasting

O Podcasting allows users to record information which is later turned into an MP3 file

O These MP3 files can be listened on computer or uploaded to a class blog.

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Podcasting in an ICT Classroom

OVery user-friendly; students can record their own podcasts with a few quick clicks of the buttons allowing the majority of this activity to be student-centered.

OAddresses the needs of auditory and kinesthetic learners

OSynthesizes information

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Podcasting in an ICT Classroom cont.

O Assesses student knowledge orallyO Allows students to teach one anotherO Great for mixed ability groupsO Provides opportunities to learners

with Speech and Language Impairments to practice speaking

O It is also good for peer or group assessment

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Interactive Whiteboard

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SMART Board/ Interactive Whiteboard

OConnects to your computer to create a giant touch screen computer combined with an electronic whiteboard

OAllows teachers and students to interact with the whiteboard to teach and participate in lesson activities

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SMART Boards in an ICT Classroom

OEngages studentsOAddresses the needs of

Visual and Kinesthetic Learners

OAllows students to teach one another

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ConclusionTechnology based teaching & learning opportunities can increase educational productivity by accelerating the rate of learning; reducing costs associated with instructional materials or program delivery; and better utilizing teacher time.

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Adapted from: http://www.ed.gov/oii-news/use-technology-teaching-and-learning (Accessed: 08/09/15 BST 9:15 pm)

http://www.actfl.org/news/position-statements/role-technology-language-learning (Accessed: 08/09/15 BST 11:25 pm)

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So far any question?

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Thanks everybody being with us