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So you’ve decided to use Technology…
By Ivan Aguilar
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this presentation, we’ll have…• Reviewed language instruction principles.• Outlined the functions of technology in our
classrooms.• Evaluated some examples of technology
used in the language classroom
Objective
PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
• Match the guidelines for language instruction with their definitions.
Matching Activity
1. Provide appropriate input2. Use language in authentic ways3. Provide context4. Design activities with a purpose5. Use task-based activities6. Encourage collaboration7. Use an integrated approach8. Address grammar consciously9. Adjust feedback/error correction to the situation
Let’s put the principles into practice.
INPUT, INTERACTION, AND OUTPUT: I2O
1. INPUT
2. INTERACTION
3. OUTPUT
Functions of technology in the language classroom
• Information you convey/give to your students.– Context– Non-verbal clues– Adjusted verbal communication
INPUT
• Variety of activities occurring among students.(pair/group work)– Negotiation of meaning– Adjusted level of proficiency– Scaffolding
*Interaction also happens between the student and learning material.
INTERACTION*
• Verbal or written expression according to a specific situation– Adjusted level of proficiency– As authentic as possible– Pragmatically adequate
OUTPUT
TECHNOLOGY AND ITS FUNCTIONS IN THE
LANGUAGE CLASSROOM
ASSESSING MY OWN BLOG
My Blog
1. Clarify the learning objective
2. Evaluate potential technologies
3. Determine the learning function of each technology (Input, Interaction, Output)
4. Match technology with your Ss’ learning preferences.
5. Did tehcnology help your student achieve the learning objective?
Final suggestions
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LANGUAGE TEACHING
VISIT ME ATwww.ivantrainer.weebly.com
THANK YOU!