Using Technology: Beliefs and Suggestions English Teacher, CSGHS Chiu Shu-chuan (Alice Chiu)

Using Technology: Beliefs and Suggestions

English Teacher, CSGHS

Chiu Shu-chuan (Alice Chiu)

Today’s Topics

• The reasons behind the big trend• The main goals of involving ICT

• Reality and Struggles•Teacher’s Competencies

• Beliefs and Applications• Suggestions and OPD

The ultimate goal of using technology in teachingTo promote students’ ability of:

1. Task Definition

2. Information Seeking Strategies

3. Location and Access

4. Use of Information

5. Synthesis

6. Evaluation (http://www.big6.com)

Reality and Struggles

No tools.

No support.I went to ICT workshops,

but….

No time.

I am not sure if ICT can boost students’

performance.

I don’t know how to use technology in an

innovative way.

building trust in students’ potential,

ability and creativity

allowing students to play a bigger role.

giving students the ownership

of the classroom

creating opportunities to

follow new paths

taking part in learning programs

on ICT in ELT

sharing the knowledge with

learning communities

I believe in….

Internet Core Internet Core CompetenciesCompetencies

Teaching

Evaluating

Creating

Technical

Communication

Searching

Using the Internet in Teaching

Applications

Using PPT in class

Involving students in Using ICT

Communication as a main purpose

Project-based learning

Virtual Learning

Environment

Computed mediated communication

Reflections

ICT is not a panacea. Technologies are media with which

we achieve our goals. Collaboration or teamwork with

colleagues is a must.

The new technology offers a good deal It can waste enormous amounts of time

and resources The key to success is neither hardware

nor software, but…

Suggestion One Patterns of Innovative Pedagogical

Innovation Using ICT Product Creation Tool use Information Management Student Collaborative Research Teacher Collaboration Outside Collaboration Tutorial

Suggestion Two New roles for teachers:

“Guide on the side, not sage on the stage.” Facilitator Guide Advisor Planner

New pedagogical skills (But, how?)

Suggestion Three Expanding individual professional

growth and experiences

Online Professional Development for Technology Use

Self-paced, independent study course, like Edward’s Internet Workshops

Online Professional Development for Technology Use

Online courses: Online courses given by TESOL:

EVonline session (free) and paid courses I*EARN professional development Accredited distance courses

Ikarus Integrating the Inter into the classroom given b

y Lewis and Clark college Using the internet in the K-12 Classroom from I

ndiana university

Learning communities Models Join the feedback and communities in

“Teaching English” websites (FREE) TESOL Member Communities IATEFL Members

Online Professional Development for Technology Use

Subscribe to Mailing Lists ELTeCS

networking between ELT professionals across the world

NETESACH-L: Teaching ESL/EFL on the Net

More about ESL/EFL mailing lists

Online Professional Development for Technology Use

Recommended Readings TESOL Call-Is Language Learning and Technology Tech Learning Teaching English with Technology

Computers can never replace teachers.

Computers can free teachers to do what we do best—teaching.

A Closing Reminder…A Closing Reminder…

Issues for Discussion

Are we sufficiently clear about the justification for introducing ICT

to language teaching?

issues for discussion

How should teachers use ICT to lead to good qualityof learning and teaching?

issues for discussion

What are the guidelines for integrating ICT into

teaching and learning to improve the knowledge and

understanding?

issues for discussion

What are we going to evaluate after we integrate ICT into teaching, or after we encourage our learners

use new technology and ICT skills in class?

issues for discussion