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University of Évora Évora, 27 – 30 November 2002

Language – Communication – Culture International Conference. University of Évora Évora, 27 – 30 November 2002. To chat or not to chat in the EFL classroom, that is the question!. Teresa Almeida d'Eça Évora, 29 th November 2002. INTRODUCTION : LANGUAGE – COMMUNICATION – CULTURE

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University of Évora Évora, 27 – 30 November 2002

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  1. Language – Communication – Culture International Conference University of Évora Évora, 27 – 30 November 2002

  2. To chat or not to chat in the EFL classroom,that is the question! Teresa Almeida d'Eça Évora, 29th November 2002

  3. INTRODUCTION: LANGUAGE – COMMUNICATION – CULTURE "Language is a powerful means to communicate . . . [that] has proven to be a superior tool toward . . . help[ing] others reach higher states of knowledge." (Lynne T.Diaz-Rico) "Communication is the key to education, understanding and peace." (James Bryce) Évora, 29 November 2002

  4. CHAT • synchronous two-way communication • computer-mediated communication (CMC) Évora, 29 November 2002

  5. CHAT AND WEBHEADS IN ACTION an international online group of EFL/ESL teachers a community of practice a multicultural community who speaks different varieties of English "a support group for those interested in learning and doing CMC" Évora, 29 November 2002

  6. CHAT AND THE LEARNING PROCESS • 3 chat modes • text • audio • video • diversified and comprehensive learning Évora, 29 November 2002

  7. TAPPED IN (campus and reception) • a multi-user virtual environment (MUVE) • a CyberCampus Évora, 29 November 2002

  8. YAHOO MESSENGER • '3 in 1' mode: text, audio and videoconferencing • the '4 in 1 tool': practice the four basic skills Évora, 29 November 2002

  9. APPLICATIONS OF CHAT TO THE EFL (ESL) CLASSROOM • setting: cyberspace • strong emphasis on communication and authentic language • talk about the 'real' world, with 'real' people, in 'real' time • intensive practice in 2 or 4 basic skills Évora, 29 November 2002

  10. CHAT AND THE EFL (ESL) CLASSROOM: ADVANTAGES • added motivation and excitement • learning by interacting with real people • collaborative and cooperative learning • interactions at 3 different levels: p2p / t2s / m2s • communicative skills and technological competencies • social skills • transferable skills Évora, 29 November 2002

  11. CHAT AND THE EFL (ESL) CLASSROOM: DISADVANTAGES • oversimplified language • "Nu Shortcuts in School R 2 Much 4 Teachers" (Jennifer 8. Lee) (sic) • u - r - ur - b4 - l8r - wuz - cuz - 2 • jk - nm - oic - brb - ttyl - lol • time zones and limit to participants • technical problems Évora, 29 November 2002

  12. CHAT AND EMAIL: CONFLICTING OR COMPLEMENTARY TOOLS? • complementary tools • same basic aim: communication • a more fascinating, authentic and enriching experience Évora, 29 November 2002

  13. SUGGESTIONS / PRACTICAL ADVICE • care in the choice of platform • start small • set a task for each session • monitor student work both on and off line Évora, 29 November 2002

  14. CONCLUSION • fascination, excitement, enrichment • community online building • intense and real(-time) practice of language • tremendous potential for professional development • fun, healthy socializing, mutual support and true friendship Évora, 29 November 2002

  15. VISIT MY WEB PAGE! • www.malhatlantica.pt/teresadeca/ • READ MY PAPER! • www.malhatlantica.pt/teresadeca/papers/ • evora2002/chat-and-efl.htm • SEND ME YOUR COMMENTS! • tmvaz@mail.telepac.pt Évora, 29 November 2002

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