A Developmental Perspective on Technology in Language Education

1. A Developmental Perspective on Technology in Language Education MARK WARSCHAUER University of California, Irvine ELTAM 29.01.2008

2. Theoretical background • Integrated English Language Program-II • Updated info • Conclusion ELTAM 29.01.2008

3. Language and technology are tools for individual and societal development ELTAM 29.01.2008

4. approach - developmental based on consideration of both product and process ELTAM 29.01.2008

5. Process autonomous learning collaborative learning development and practice of language learning strategies Product ability to continue learning ability to communicate outside the classroom ELTAM 29.01.2008

6. essential means of communication videoconferencing ICQ (instant messaging) email blog chat room ELTAM 29.01.2008

7. computer literacy information literacy multimedia literacy computer-mediated communication literacy Comfort and fluency in keyboarding and using computers The ability to find and critically evaluate online information The ability to produce and interpret complex documents comprising texts, images, sounds Knowledge of the pragmatics of individual and group online interaction electronic literacies as expandedproduct ELTAM 29.01.2008

8. ?The computer is an optional tool to assist the language learning process? Research I Hawai’i Egypt ?Technology doesn’t transform the goal of what to be learned? ‘English is not an end in itself, but just a tool for being able to make use of information technology’ High school English teacher ELTAM 29.01.2008

9. The role of educational institutions to enhance the leadership in effectively integrating information and communication technologies as a developmental tool ELTAM 29.01.2008

10. Process of autonomy Self-directed use of language and technology The ability to develop, explore, evaluate, and adapt new technology as it evolves ELTAM 29.01.2008

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12. The S-shaped Curve of Adoption Innovation Laggards Late majority Early majority Early adopters Innovators time of adoption ELTAM 29.01.2008

13. Integrated English Language Program-II Goal:improve English language teaching in Egypt Focuses: Language pedagogy, curriculum, and material development; the management of English language education and training programs Two technology-based projects: 1Professional development in computer and internet use 2Teacher education via videoconferencing ELTAM 29.01.2008

14. Professional Development in Computer and Internet Use Goal:To help Egyptian educators make use of new technologies appropriate to their own circumstances Steps: leadership cadre more early adopters ELTAM 29.01.2008

15. Step One: Developing a Leadership Cadre (I) ELTAM 29.01.2008

16. Step One: Developing a Leadership Cadre (II) ELTAM 29.01.2008

17. Step Two: Reaching Out to More Early Adopters (I) Process: • organize 1-week follow-up workshops in CELT members’ own locales • an Electronic Oasis is organized each year with demonstrations • manage several Web sites for Egyptian English teachers as well as a national e-mail discussion list ELTAM 29.01.2008

18. Step Two: Reaching Out to More Early Adopters (II) Obstacles confronted: • Lack of access to equipment • Administrators’ reluctance to use computers • Huge class sizes • A centralized test-driven curriculum • A school culture that discourages innovation But, there is always a way out. Mounira’s class proves that is true. ELTAM 29.01.2008

19. Key to the Success in the Program 1 a strategic focus on the development and consolidation of change agents 2 a cascade training approach that works through change agents to reach other early adopters 3 a focus on content and tools appropriate to the current developmental conditions of Egypt 4 a fostering of ongoing sustainable leadership networks and structures ELTAM 29.01.2008

20. Form: Aim: Theme: Timespan: videoconference to train a large number of teachers who could not ordinary attend workshop principal aspects of basic English language teaching methodology two one week workshops Integrated English Language Program-II second program Sample conference ELTAM 29.01.2008

21. Drawbacks ELTAM 29.01.2008

22. Form: Aim: Theme: Time span: videoconference to train a large number of teachers who could not ordinary attend workshop principal aspects of basic English language teaching methodology a year long workshop: one week workshop + series of 1 day follow up videoconference workshops + follow up assignments between videoconferences Integrated English Language Program-II second program redesigned ELTAM 29.01.2008

23. The Expanded Product Greater emphasis on sustainable change at both the teacher and the institutional level master knowledge and skills of communicative language teaching Teachers reflect on teaching techniques and approaches in light of their classroom circumstances and continually adjust and adapt as necessary Institutionsdevelop the capacity of the Ministry of Education to develop and carry out its own effective teacher education programs via videoconferencing ELTAM 29.01.2008

24. Other Projects • Initiative for Namibian Education Technology • dot-EDU - Technology Tools for Teaching & Training in India (Project T4) • dot-ORG • Scottish Teachers for a New Era Initiative ELTAM 29.01.2008

25. Conclusion The goal of TESOL is not only development of the language, but also development of the person. classroom level – master technology as a medium for communication, research and knowledge production professional level – develop networks of innovators with expertise in technology-enhanced teaching, teacher development and educational reform ELTAM 29.01.2008