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Technology in
language teaching
Pete Sharma, Oxford Brookes University
New technology in language learning
OVERVIEW
1) Blended Learning
2) Technology
3) Language learning
What is Blended Learning?
Combination of.....
 work
+ training
 (f2f) classroom + online
 pedagogical approaches
[transmissive + constructivist ]
 different
technologies
 real world and in-world
Blended Learning
 Natural
– range of definitions
 Broad – “nothing new”
 Narrow – restrictive?
 Connotation
+/ Cultural differences
A practical definition
Blended Learning refers to a language
course which combines a F2F (faceto-face) classroom component with
an appropriate use of technology
(Sharma / Barrett)
DVD-ROMs
Electronic translators
listening to
lectures
cross- check
bilingual /
mono-lingual
review –
‘favourites’ /
games
Stop
guessing
from context
restrict
fluency
mis-used
for
‘production’
- writing
DVD ROM
Web based
Concordancers
Power Point
Death by Power Point
ペチャクチャ
Pecha Kucha
20 images x 20 seconds
6 minutes, 40 seconds
Dictaphones
Podcasts (iPod + Broadcast)
Blogs (Web + log)
Student
Teacher
Class
Wiki
Mind map software
Screen capture software
Interactive whiteboards