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Using Instructional Technology for Teaching ESL

Using Instructional Technology for Teaching ESL. HRE 384 -- Group Project 1 Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom. Using Instructional Technology for Teaching ESL. Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu. Overview of Instructional Technology in ESL. 1990s. Live Broadcasts.

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Using Instructional Technology for Teaching ESL

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  1. Using Instructional Technology for Teaching ESL HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom Using Instructional Technologyfor Teaching ESL Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  2. Overview of Instructional Technology in ESL 1990s Live Broadcasts Audio Video HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom • 1970s - Affordable AV technology emerged Applied as Language Learning Tools - Improvements up through the 90s & beyond Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  3. Outstanding Professionals in the Field • Ian Hewitt • - A Japan-based English teacher • - Teaching language with fun & games • Andy Hoodith • - Saitama university • - Using video in the ESL classroom . HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  4. Using Video in the ELT Classroom HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom 3 stages of using video materialsfor ELT classroom use Andy HoodithSaitama UniversityJapan Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  5. Stage 1: Emergence in 60s – 70s HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom • Video accompanied by: - teaching notes Additional material usually notwell-presented. - transcripts - classroom activities • Experimentation with video generated: Veryuseful - Discussion  Suggestions for teachers - New source of authentic materials Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  6. Stage 2: Emergence of Story-Based Videos HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom • Video written specifically for the classroom Long-termcommitment - 1 episode / class Difficult Balancing Actof Needs - Strict control over introduction of new language items Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  7. Stage 2: Emergence of Story-Based Videos Difficult Balancing Act of Needs HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom Need to structure the language to match learning objectives Need to presentthe languagein realisticcontexts Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  8. Stage 2: Emergence of Story-Based Videos HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom Long-termcommitment Needsthat are at oddswith one another + ? = Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  9. Stage 2: Emergence of Story-Based Videos HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom Long-termcommitment Needsthat are at oddswith one another + Drawn-out seriesof unrealistic, watered-downlanguage models = Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  10. Stage 3: Adaptation of Authentic Materials HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom Focal pointfor well-writtenlanguage-learning activities • BBC’s “Television English” Series - Excerpts from TV shows • Sony Studio’s Movies - Limited number of major Feature Films Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  11. The Power of DVD HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom • Audio / Subtitles – Multiple Languages / Any Combination • Instant seek / AutoLoop Replays – No delay / Bookmark files • Downloadable transcripts with timecodes – http://member.netease.com/~wyan • – http://www.div-x.f2s.com/subtitles.htm • – http://www.divx-digest.com/subtitles Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  12. Computer integration into curriculum HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom • WWW  Internet –based Training (1996) • Flood of websites & software • The Intensive English Language Program University of New Orleans: Blackboard (Internet-based program) Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  13. Teaching ESL Reading Using computers EfficientUse Independent Learners HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom 3 software programs • MacReader: Sentences & paragraphs structures • Storyboard Text completion & vocabulary building • Reading Galaxy Interaction, sound, music effects Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  14. 5 Web-based learning activities • Hotlist SubjectSampler • WebQuest • Treasure Hunt MultimediaScrapbook HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  15. Advantages and Challenges HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom Advantages and Challenges Pros • Self-paced • Highly interactive (?) • Easy accessibility (anytime, anywhere) (?) • Easy student tracking • Updated content Cons • The lack of human contact • Training needs and cost are high. • “Plan B” is a must. Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

  16. Future HRE 384 -- Group Project 1Instructional Technology in the ESL Classroom • E-Learning, E-Teaching, E-Assessment • Impacts of New Technologies on Teaching ESL • Online ESL classroom possible • More people exposed to education • Variety of materials accessible • New educational ethics needed • Teacher training courses needed Group Members: Jim Bertelsen, Sooyoung Kim, Fei Liu.

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