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The efficient way to use computers in English class
Junshi Kameyama(Kuzumaki S.H.S., Iwate Pref.)
Step 1What are the different ways I can use a computer in the
classroom?
Step 2What are the benefits of computers compared to using the
blackboard and/or handouts?
Step 3What are the various activities or ways that the computer can
be used to address different ways of learning (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)?
Step 4I would like to learn how to create English lesson plans using
the computer in a more efficient manner.Music:
First of May
Sarah Brightman
Not many teachers in Japan use computers in classes.
If you would like to use computers in class after listening and watching my presentations today and tomorrow, my research would be successful.
But even if you would not like to, I would like you to some day.This design template is from http://office.microsoft.com/ja-jp/templates/TC010721251041.aspx?CategoryID=CT011154481041.
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Step 1What are the different ways I can use a computer in the classroom?
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Learning Support Main Tool
word processors to write up and present their work
Word
using a spreadsheet to enter their data collected as part of an investigation, creating charts, and interpreting the results
Excel
using a database to enter data collected as part of an investigation, interrogating the database by searching and sorting, in order to answer questions to help solve problems which form part of the investigation
Excel
Access
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Learning Support Main Tool
using hypermedia to write up, lay out and present their work for publication on the Internet
Word
PowerPoint
Internet
using the Internet and CD-ROMs to help with research during an investigation.
Internet
CD-ROM
http://ecs.lewisham.gov.uk/talent/pricor/module1.html
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Step 2What are the benefits of
computers compared to using the blackboard and/or
handouts?
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Activity Main Tool
use a wide range of strategies to explore contrasts, comparisons and connections dynamically
Word
annotate text in innovative ways Word, Excel
enrich or broaden the context of literary study
Word
see texts in alternative versions Word
Internet
use a wide range of analytical and critical techniques
Word
Excel
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Activity Main Tool
sort and process text and data quickly and efficiently
Excel
order and arrange text and data experimentally, using combinations of word, image, sound and hypertext
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
save, record, edit and adapt their work quickly and efficiently
Any software
retain evidence of the editing process so that it can be examined
Any software
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evidence of the editing process
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Activity Main Tool
change the organisational structure and qualities of texts to suit different audiences and purposes
Word
compose multi-authored texts Word
select from a wider range of audiences, throughout the world
Internet
exercise choice of medium and design while composing
http://www.ncaction.org.uk/subjects/english/ict-lrn.htm
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What is Mind Map?
Mind Mapping is an important technique that improves the way you take notes, and supports and enhances your creative problem solving. By using Mind Maps, you can quickly identify and…………………….........
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_01.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map#searchInput
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The download site of free Mind Map software (FeeMind) is http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page#Download_and_install
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Step 3What are the various activities or ways that the computer can be
used to address different ways of learning (Listening, Speaking,
Reading and Writing)?
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1. Exploring and investigating
Pupils explore and investigate information, ideas, language structure and usage in English.
2. Responding and interpreting
In English, pupils respond to and interpret literary and non-literary texts in spoken and written language and so develop and demonstrate their understanding and appreciation.
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3. Reflecting and evaluating
In English, pupils reflect upon and evaluate both their own and others' language use, spoken and written, to refine their own practice and learn from others.
4. Composing and transforming
In English, pupils use language creatively, in speech and writing, to express their ideas, thought and feelings. They use and adapt material for different audiences and purposes.
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5. Presenting and performing
In English, pupils present and perform in speech and writing to a range of audiences, as part of the learning process and to demonstrate the outcomes of their learning.
6. Communicating and collaborating
In English, pupils communicate and collaborate with many audiences and communities in and beyond the class room, as part of both the process and the product of their work.
http://curriculum.becta.org.uk/docserver.php?docid=4695
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Step 4I would like to learn how to
create English lesson plans using the computer in a more efficient
manner.
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Activity Correction and comparison of writing
Skill or Domain
Writing
Procedure 1. Students send their writings to teachers by email.2. Teachers correct their writings and feed back to each student by email.3. In the next class, teachers show good students’ writings on the screen. If necessary, teachers can print out and pass them out.
Tool email, Word
Teaching Plan 1
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Activity Comparison of summaries
Skill or Domain
Reading, Writing
Procedure 1. Groups or pairs of students send their summaries of the text to teachers by email.2. In the next class, teachers show their summaries on the screen, and give some comments to each group or pair. If necessary, teachers can print out and pass them out.
Tool email, Word
Teaching Plan 2
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Activity Network of Vocabulary
Skill or Domain
Vocabulary
Procedure 1. Teachers show one key category word of the lesson in the center of the FreeMind.2. Students think words associated with the key word.3. Each student enters one word he/she thought on the FreeMind.4. When the Mind Map has completed, teachers will print out and pass it out next time.
Tool FreeMind
Teaching Plan 3
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SAMPLE of MIND MAP
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Activity Sharing of ideas
Skill or Domain
Writing
Procedure 1. Teachers show a topic of writing and questions
about the topic.
2. Each group of the students answers the
questions by their imaginations.
3. Teachers consolidate their ideas by Mind Maps.
4. Students share their ideas and write their own
stories.
Tool FreeMind
Teaching Plan 4
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SAMPLE of MIND MAPStudents’ ideas
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Activity Writing an essay or memories and presentation (e.g. school trip)
Skill or Domain
Writing, Speaking
Procedure 1. Teachers show one key category word of the essay or memories to have students write in the center of the FreeMind.2. Students think words associated with the key word.3. Each student enters one word he/she thought on the FreeMind.4. When the mind map has completed, students write their essays or memories by Word or PowerPoint.5. Next time, students present their works in class.
Tool FreeMind, Word, PowerPoint
Teaching Plan 5
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PowerPoint In this research, I was interested in using PowerPoint
efficiently, because I had used it several times in my classes. In fact, it usually takes time to create files of PowerPoint presentations, but once the files have been created, they can be reused many times or shared with other teachers. Therefore, it is not very suitable to use PowerPoint in the classes based on course books. PowerPoint is suitable for practices and drills of grammar or vocabulary, etc. Of course, teachers can practice or drill without PowerPoint, but it can provide students with audiovisual practices or drills, which will enhance students’ motivations. If you want to see some samples of PowerPoint, please access http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Fisher-PowerPoint.html.
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Sample of PowerPoint
Irregular Verbs
Junshi Kameyama
(Kuzumaki S.H.S., Iwate Pref.)
• When you go to the next slide, push ↓ or ENTER. (Click doesn’t work.)
• On each stage, if you click numbers, answers appear.
• When you try again each stage, push ↑ , and then push ↓or ENTER.
• When you finish this drill, click ESCAPE.
ESCAPE
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Would you like to use computers in your class?
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Thank you for your kind attention.
Happy