Technology in language teaching

Pete Sharma, Oxford Brookes University

New technology in language learningOVERVIEW

1) Blended Learning2) Technology3) Language learning

What is Blended Learning?

Combination of.....

work + training(f2f) classroom + onlinepedagogical approaches

[transmissive + constructivist ]

different technologiesreal world and in-world

Blended Learning

Natural – range of definitionsBroad – “nothing new”Narrow – restrictive?Connotation + / -Cultural differences

A practical definition

Blended Learning refers to a language course which combines a F2F (face-to-face) classroom component with an appropriate use of technology

(Sharma / Barrett)

DVD-ROMs

Electronic translators

listening to lectures

cross- check bilingual / mono-lingual

review – ‘favourites’ / games

Stop guessing from context

restrict fluency

mis-used for ‘production’ - writing

DVD ROM Web based

Concordancers

Power Point

ペチャクチャ

20 images x 20 seconds 6 minutes, 40 seconds

Death by Power Point

Pecha Kucha

Dictaphones

Podcasts (iPod + Broadcast)

Blogs (Web + log)

Teacher

Class

Student

Wiki

Mind map software

Screen capture software

Interactive whiteboards