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Technology in language teaching. Pete Sharma, Oxford Brookes University. New technology in language learning. OVERVIEW 1) Blended Learning 2) Technology 3) Language learning. What is Blended Learning?. Combination of..... work + training (f2f) classroom + online pedagogical approaches
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Technology in language teaching Pete Sharma, Oxford Brookes University
New technology in language learning OVERVIEW 1) Blended Learning 2) Technology 3) Language learning
What is Blended Learning? Combination of..... • work + training • (f2f) classroom + online • pedagogical approaches [transmissive + constructivist ] • different technologies • real world and in-world
Blended Learning • Natural – range of definitions • Broad – “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)
Electronic translators listening to lectures cross- check bilingual / mono-lingual review – ‘favourites’ / games Stop guessing from context restrict fluency mis-used for ‘production’ - writing
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