Technology in the classroom

Technology in the classroom First entered in the language classroom in

the 50s and 60s as the language laboratory.

Come to the rescue of less than totally effective methods.

New technology

Linguistic input

Linguistic output

Feedback

Students’ collaboration

Interactivity

Fun

Non-computer based technology

Technology: equipment that requires

electricity to operate.

Motion pictures (movies)

Films and fimlscripts

Slides

Phonograph records

Useful, interactive and convinient technology

Commercially produced audiotapes and CDs

Commercially produced videotapes and DVDs

Self-made audiotapes and CDs

Self-made videotapes and DVDs

Overhead projection

Computer assited language learning (CALL)

In the 80s the personal computer was

introduced -> Household item.

New terms in the dictionary: keyboard,

monitor,CPU, etc.

Computer hardware and software had

provided a set of resources for language

classrooms.

Computer assited language learning (CALL) (2)

The practical aplicattions of CALL are

growing at a rapid pace.

Consider some CALL applications in your

own teaching.

Don’t overuse CALL

CALL, CMC, TMLL, or What?

Chapelle(2005) integrating CALL into

interactionist theories of second language

learning and teaching.

Alternatives for CALL:

Computer-mediated communication

(CMC)

Technlogy-mediated language learning

(TMLL)

Principles of CALL To enhance your teaching:

Use technology to support the

pedagological goals of the class and

curriculum

Evaluate the appropriateness of

software for your purpose and the

availability of sufficient hardware

Principles of CALL (2)

Make the technology accesible to all

learners

Use technology effecitivelly

Use technology efficiently

Have a backup plan in case the

technology fails

Benefits of CALL Multimodal practice (viasula, auditory, wirtten)

Immediate, personalized feedback

Individualization in a large class

Self-pacing

Private space to make mistakes

Collaborative projects

Variety in the resources available and

learning styles used

Uses of CALL in the language classroom

Collaborative projects

Peer-editing of compositions E-mail Blogs

Web-based bulletin board communicatio

n

Web page design

VideoconferencingReinforcement of calssroom

material

Podcasting Games and simulations

Computer-adaptive testing

Speech recognition

software

Concordancing Multimedia presentation

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