Transcript E-Learning in English Language Teaching and Learning

E-Learning in English
Language Teaching and
Learning
Kasamaporn Maneekao
Sonthida Keyuravong
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
Presented at Thammasat Language Institute, September 8th, 2007
©2007 Kasamaporn Maneekao and Sonthida Keyuravong
Outline of presentation
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Tasks
Definitions and types of E-learning
Uses of E-learning in ELT
Resources for E-learning in ELT
Integrating E-learning into ELT
Workshop: Integrating E-learning into ELT
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Tasks
Get into 5 groups and do the following tasks:
 Group 1 – Using a non-dedicated web site
 Group 2 – Using a dedicated web site
 Group 3 – Using an in-house CD ROM
 Group 4 – Using a commercial CD ROM
or an online program
 Group 5 – Using an in-house online program
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Definition of E-learning
An education innovation that has transformed the
use of traditional way of learning to the use of
modern technology such as video, computer, CD
ROM, internet, intranet, satellite, etc. to deliver
content of learning through electronic equipment
in various learning environment ranging from
learning with the teacher in the classroom using
computer, web-based learning and distant
learning.
http://www.capella.edu/elearning
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Definition of E-learning
Learning facilitated and supported through the
use of information and communications
technology, e-learning can cover a spectrum
of activities from supported learning, to
blended learning (the combination of
traditional and e-learning practices), to
learning that is entirely online. Whatever the
technology, however, learning is the vital
element.
internal.bath.ac.uk/web/cms-wp/glossary.html
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Definition of E-learning
The delivery of a learning, training or
education program by electronic means. Elearning involves the use of a computer or
electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) in
some way to provide training, educational or
learning material.
http://derekstockley.com.au/elearning-definition.html
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Definition of E-learning
Traditional way of teaching
uses chalks and board
content of learning
delivered by teacher
learning environment is
limited with only teachers
in class
have limited choice of
learning
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E-learning
uses modern technology
content of learning
delivered by electronic
equipment
learning environment
ranges from being with T
in class to using computer
with teachers and using
computer on one’s own
have various choices of
learning
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Uses of E-learning in ELT
Tools
supplement
complement
vs
Tutors
Blended learning
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Fully online
E-learning as tools
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Supplement –
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part of classroom instruction
learners make the decision to learn or not
activities e.g. reviewing what has been taught,
doing exercises, or doing reading assignment
before class discussion, etc.
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E-learning as tools
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Complement –
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a part of classroom instruction
teachers assign learners to learn specific content
or search for specific info on the internet.
learners do the activities designed by teachers
work is evaluated at the end
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E-learning as tutors
 Replaces teaching in the classroom. The
content is completed in itself and can be
divided into 2 types:
 Blended learning – combines online and faceto-face approaches
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Fully online – truly online and learners are on
their own.
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The Continuum of TechnologyBased Learning
Face-to-face
teaching
Tools
Tutors
Classroom
aids
Face-to-face
E-learning
(mixed mode)
Tutors
Distance
Education
FULLY
E-LEARNING
NO
E-LEARNING
Bates (2003)
Effective Teaching with Technology in Higher Education
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Resources for E-learning in ELT
Stand-alone
Multimedia programs used on
computers (hard drive or from
CD Rom)
Networked
Online/web-based learning
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Resources on the internet
WWW
A resource for
CMC
A tool for
communication
information
Non-dedicated
web sites
• For materials
development
• For project work
Requires efficient
and effective
management of
information
Dedicated EFL
web sites
CLOSED
•E-mail
•Web cam
• For language
practice
INFO LITERACY SKILLS
&
ICT SKILLS
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Jarvis, The Teacher Trainer (2002)
OPENED
•Bulletin Board
•VDO conference
•Discussion list
Requires
management of
information and
netiquette
2 approaches in using technology
for language learning
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Focus on TECHNOLOGY
What is technology and how I can
use it in teaching English?
– the reasons of use of technology is
from Ts
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2 approaches in using technology
for language learning
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Focus on PEDAGOGY
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What language learning do students
need and how can technology help?
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Ts think about what Ss needs (curriculum)
and what technology can help Ss to learn
better
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Pedagogy before Technology
“Technology
is not a panacea or a magic
bullet that suddenly transforms all
learning. The effectiveness of
educational technology depends on how it
is employed to meet educational goals for
particular kinds of students in specific
language learning environment…”
Oxford and others 1998
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What technology cannot do!
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Integrating E-learning into ELT
(Things to consider)
TECHNOLOGY
integrate
CURRICULUM
WHY?
WHEN?
WHERE?
WHAT?
HOW?
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WHY?
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What is/are your purpose(s) of integrating
technology into your English curriculum?
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To expose learners to authentic use of language
To consolidate learning (practice everything
learnt)
To motivate learning
To prepare learners for the real world
Etc.
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HOW?
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How are you going to use the technology for
the learners?
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As a tool to supplement or complement your
class?
Or as a tutor to replace your teaching?
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WHAT?
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What resources are you going to use?
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a non-dedicated web site
a dedicated web site
an in-house CD ROM
a commercial CD ROM or an online program
an in-house online program
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WHERE?
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In which part of the curriculum do you want
to integrate technology?
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At the end of each unit
One project after mid term and another project
after the final
One main project at the end of the semester
Etc.
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WHEN?
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At what stage of your instruction do you want
to include technology?
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At the beginning
At the presentation stage
At the Practice stage
At the end (Task stage)
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STEPS
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Decide why you want to include technology
in your teaching (WHY?)
Decide how technology is going to be used in
your teaching  Tools or Tutors (HOW?)
Survey ways technology can be used
(WHAT?)
Study the curriculum (map it out)
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STEPS (continued)
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Decide where (which units) and when (at
which stage of lessons) to integrate
technology (WHERE & WHEN?)
Design the activities/projects
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WORKSHOP
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Plan on how you can integrate technology into
your English curriculum, considering why,
what, how, when, where?)
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Choose a few recourses that are available at
your Self-access Center and design one webbased activity for use with one of your units.
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