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University of Panama Department of English Course: Master of Arts in English as a Second Language Subject: Technology for the Teaching of a Second Language Instructor: Prof. Gladys M. Yunsán, M.A. A Project Presented by Maritza Harper November 20, 2007. Summaries of

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  1. University of PanamaDepartment of EnglishCourse: Master of Arts in English as a Second LanguageSubject: Technology for the Teaching of a Second LanguageInstructor: Prof. Gladys M. Yunsán, M.A.A Project Presented by Maritza HarperNovember 20, 2007

  2. Summaries of • “The Use of Computer-assisted Language Learning for Literacy Development” By: Takako Kawabata Aichi Gakuin University and • “Types of Web Resources for Language Teaching” By: • http://www.eltnews.com/features/special/ • http://englishteachinglab.blogspot.com/

  3. Introduction • Computer a worldwide technological device. • A “ must ” in offices, schools, institutions, and home.

  4. Reasons for this global growth • User-friendly computers and software • The rapid reduction in their prices in the last decade • Advancement: up dated technology (Japan) http://www2.nkfust.edu.tw/~emchen/CALL/unit1.htm

  5. Development of “ CALL” MarkWarschauer

  6. Classification of Warschauer (1996) http://www.ict4lt.org/en/warschauer.htm • According to the advancements in computer technology • According to the changes in outlook toward TESOL Three main phases (Call in the past, at present, in the future) • CALL in the past: behavioristic CALL implemented in the 1960s and ‘70s based on behaviorist theories of learning: Included drill and practice (comp - S. tutor) http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/?year=1971

  7. Classification of Warschauer (1996) • CALL in the‘70s-80s:Communicative CALL Communicative approach (main methods) Focused on the used of the TL (real settings) Non-drill format (software employed). http://www.answers.com/topic/amstrad?cat=technology http://therumbler.blogspot.com/2007/09/rumbler-can-never-be-revealed-but-his.html

  8. Classification of Warschauer (1996) • CALL at present: Integrative CALL Technological advancement (multimedia, Internet –more learning integrating 4LSkls 24 hours) http://www.rightent.com/

  9. Futuristic CALL. Underwood (1989):“ intelligent CALL ” • The use of computers and programs with Certain level of intelligence. • Authentic communication tool. • The teachers’ role. http://www.createdigitalmusic.com/2006/08/01/korg-kaoss-pad-3-enter-the-matrix-with-grid-based-music-playing-all-around/

  10. Conclusion • Use computers in more interactive ways. • Monitoring the class. • Confirm the learners’ understanding. • Teaching different levels in the same classroom. • Great assistance in developing 2LL. http://www2.nkfust.edu.tw/~emchen/CALL/unit1.htm

  11. Types of Web Resources for Language Teaching • http://englishteachinglab.blogspot.com/

  12. Introduction • The Web is full of teaching and learning resources. • Used as aid to facilitate the process. • Improves the quality of teaching.

  13. Web Teaching Resources • Materials and tools found on the web. • Improve efficiency of learning. • Distinction Between Materials and Tools. • Materials: Provide contents. • Tools: let us process the contents (create and interact) • Type of Web resources: depends on the activity. My Happy Planet               Learn a language. Make friends. Have fun.

  14. Three Types of Educational Web Materials. • Teaching materials: activities, practice, tutorial, etc / improve linguistic skills. • Authentic materials: communicative function. • Reference materials: dictionaries, online, encyclopedias, etc.

  15. Tools Used as Teaching and Learning Resource • Navigation • Search • Social Networking • Multimedia Edition • Didactic authoring • Etc.

  16. Conclusion • The web: • Makes students immerge in the language • Has a variety of resources • Promotes interaction • Improves the quality and efficiency of ESL.

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