‘Learning Technologies: Bridging the Gap between Technology and Pedagogy’ British Council, Milan, Italy

November 26-28, 2007

MP4 and the Literature Teacher: Hand in Hand Promoting Reading in EnglishRosaura Hernández AvilaUniversidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador-Venezuela

‘Learning Technologies: Bridging the Gap between Technology and Pedagogy’ British Council, Milan, Italy

November 26-28, 2007

MP4

•Wide choice of models•Multi-format player•Songs and films in AMV format•Pictures in JPEG, GIF format•FM function•E-books in TXT and IRC format

Literature Teacher

Linguistic guidance

Awareness

New perception

Technology literate

Motivator

Reading Difficulties Associated with the Reading Process of Literary Texts

*Unknown vocabulary *Inference of information

*Pronunciation and graphic symbols*Comprehension of images

*Knowledge of the topic*Old usage of words

Benefits of Using an MP4 to Promote Reading

RaudingVocalization of readings

Recognition of chunks of wordsFollow-up of pronunciation, intonation

Identification of emotions100% available at any time

and anywhere

MP4’s : Drawbacks

Size of the screenComplicated manuals Deceptive advertising

Price

Conclusion

THANK YOU

GRAZIE

GRACIAS

rha8@hotmail.com