ict in the efl classroom
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ICT in the EFL Classroom
ICT in the EFL Classroom● Opportunities & challenges for learner● Opportunities & challenges for teacher● Learning is change● Learning by teaching● Copyright and plagiarism● Moodle layout and navigation● Showcasing tools● Grading● Final Project
Opportunities for Learner● Increases student motivation● Improves independent learning● Opportunities for learner collaboration● Improves learner output● Content and Language Integrated Learning● Instant feedback and support
Challenges for Learner● Time● Connectivity● Digital training● Safety online● Avoid plagiarism & adhere to copyrights● Learning curve● Distractions online● Intrinsic motivation
Opportunities for Teacher● Creative and varied delivery of content ● Not static (books) via audio and video● Personal attention & Individual feedback● Ongoing communication via the Internet 24/7● Control of learner progress● Ease of communication with learner &
parents
Challenges for Teacher● Time use and training● Connectivity● Hardware & software cost● Learning curve● Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation● Training required ● Expected knowledge base & skills● Expected use in and out of class● Avoid plagiarism & adhere to copyrights
PurposeNew
Start a Change
Learning is Change
Knowledge Self-Esteem
Learning Changes Self Concept
Social Self
PainPleasure
Choice
Experience the Process
● Present information● Apply tools to reach audiences globally● Receiving widespread feedback ● Experiencing information● Self-development● Gain recognition (locally and globally)● Expert (area researched)
Learning by Teaching
● Active Learning● Learning by doing● Applying information● Demonstrating learning outcomes● Sharing as a way to learn● Socially engaging with others● Experiential learning
Teaching as a Way to Learn
Copyrights for Images
Copyrights for Images
Plagiarism in the EFL Class
Avoid Plagiarism Give Credit
Moodle Learning Environment
Moodle Learning Environment
Layout and Navigation
Final Grade Attendance 20 20.1, 3.2, 17.2, 2.3, 16.3,
30.3 online, 4.5, 18.5 Tasks 40 Padlet Journal
Final Project 40 Research Project
Total 100
Final Project Task Tool
Topic Google word doc
Survey Google form (questions) + excel sheet (responses)
Report Google word doc
Introduction, body, conclusion Google word doc
Presentation Google slides,Movenote, SlideSpeech, PresentMe
Additional Reading Shernoff, D. J., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2009). Cultivating engaged learners and optimal learning environments. Handbook of positive psychology in schools, 131-145. Retrieved from http://www.coe.niu.edu/~shernoff/shernofffsc.pdf
Shin, S.-K. (2015). Teaching critical, ethical, and safe use of ICT in pre- service teacher education. Language Learning & Technology, 19(1), 181–197. Retrieved from http://llt.msu.edu/issues/february2015/shin.pdf
ICT in the EFL Classroom