using technology: beliefs and suggestions english teacher, csghs chiu shu-chuan (alice chiu)
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Using Technology: Beliefs and Suggestions
English Teacher, CSGHS
Chiu Shu-chuan (Alice Chiu)
Today’s Topics
• The reasons behind the big trend• The main goals of involving ICT
• Reality and Struggles•Teacher’s Competencies
• Beliefs and Applications• Suggestions and OPD
The ultimate goal of using technology in teachingTo promote students’ ability of:
1. Task Definition
2. Information Seeking Strategies
3. Location and Access
4. Use of Information
5. Synthesis
6. Evaluation (http://www.big6.com)
Reality and Struggles
No tools.
No support.I went to ICT workshops,
but….
No time.
I am not sure if ICT can boost students’
performance.
I don’t know how to use technology in an
innovative way.
building trust in students’ potential,
ability and creativity
allowing students to play a bigger role.
giving students the ownership
of the classroom
creating opportunities to
follow new paths
taking part in learning programs
on ICT in ELT
sharing the knowledge with
learning communities
I believe in….
Internet Core Internet Core CompetenciesCompetencies
Teaching
Evaluating
Creating
Technical
Communication
Searching
Using the Internet in Teaching
Applications
Using PPT in class
Involving students in Using ICT
Communication as a main purpose
Project-based learning
Virtual Learning
Environment
Computed mediated communication
Reflections
ICT is not a panacea. Technologies are media with which
we achieve our goals. Collaboration or teamwork with
colleagues is a must.
The new technology offers a good deal It can waste enormous amounts of time
and resources The key to success is neither hardware
nor software, but…
Suggestion One Patterns of Innovative Pedagogical
Innovation Using ICT Product Creation Tool use Information Management Student Collaborative Research Teacher Collaboration Outside Collaboration Tutorial
Suggestion Two New roles for teachers:
“Guide on the side, not sage on the stage.” Facilitator Guide Advisor Planner
New pedagogical skills (But, how?)
Suggestion Three Expanding individual professional
growth and experiences
Online Professional Development for Technology Use
Self-paced, independent study course, like Edward’s Internet Workshops
Online Professional Development for Technology Use
Online courses: Online courses given by TESOL:
EVonline session (free) and paid courses I*EARN professional development Accredited distance courses
Ikarus Integrating the Inter into the classroom given b
y Lewis and Clark college Using the internet in the K-12 Classroom from I
ndiana university
Learning communities Models Join the feedback and communities in
“Teaching English” websites (FREE) TESOL Member Communities IATEFL Members
Online Professional Development for Technology Use
Subscribe to Mailing Lists ELTeCS
networking between ELT professionals across the world
NETESACH-L: Teaching ESL/EFL on the Net
More about ESL/EFL mailing lists
Online Professional Development for Technology Use
Recommended Readings TESOL Call-Is Language Learning and Technology Tech Learning Teaching English with Technology
Computers can never replace teachers.
Computers can free teachers to do what we do best—teaching.
A Closing Reminder…A Closing Reminder…
Issues for Discussion
Are we sufficiently clear about the justification for introducing ICT
to language teaching?
issues for discussion
How should teachers use ICT to lead to good qualityof learning and teaching?
issues for discussion
What are the guidelines for integrating ICT into
teaching and learning to improve the knowledge and
understanding?
issues for discussion
What are we going to evaluate after we integrate ICT into teaching, or after we encourage our learners
use new technology and ICT skills in class?
issues for discussion
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