Technology in language teaching Pete Sharma, Oxford Brookes University.

Technology in language teaching

Pete Sharma, Oxford Brookes University

New technology in language learningOVERVIEW

1) Blended Learning2) Technology3) Language learning

What is Blended Learning?

Combination of.....

work + training(f2f) classroom + onlinepedagogical approaches

[transmissive + constructivist ]

different technologiesreal world and in-world

Blended Learning

Natural – range of definitionsBroad – “nothing new”Narrow – restrictive?Connotation + / -Cultural differences

A practical definition

Blended Learning refers to a language course which combines a F2F (face-to-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

ペチャクチャ

20 images x 20 seconds 6 minutes, 40 seconds

Death by Power Point

Pecha Kucha

Dictaphones

Podcasts (iPod + Broadcast)

Blogs (Web + log)

Teacher

Class

Student

Wiki

Mind map software

Screen capture software

Interactive whiteboards