The Use of Technology in TESL Yi-Chen (Jane) Lu University of South Dakota

Why Use Technology? • “The use of information technology is well established," and using technology may help teachers improve teaching and enhance student learning (Gilbert & Ehrmann, 2002) • Technology can help teachers enrich their teaching and allow them to reach students outside of class (Diamond 1998)

Benefits of Using Technology 1. Gains in content 2. Gains in access 3. Gains in effectiveness 4. Gains in efficiency 5. Gains from standardization or personalization 6. Gains in productivity (Gilbert and Ehrmann, 2002)

Working with Radio, Video Players, & TV

• Radio Shows • Listening

• Movies • Reading & Listening

• TV Shows • Reading & Listening

• Showing movies to students can help students learn to learn (Hill, 2000)

Work with Computers • A growing number of teachers are taking the advantage of the availability of computer technology to “move dissemination of information from the classroom to self-paced independent study, where a mix of media can present information far more effectively than a teacher in a classroom (Diamond, 1998)

Work with Computers • CD-ROM/DVD-ROM • • • •

Reading Listening Speaking/Pronunciation Writing

• PowerPoint/Word processor • Reading • Writing

Working with Cameras & Camcorders • Camera • Speaking • Listening

• Camcorder • Speaking • Listening

Work with On-Line Tools • WWW • Reading • Writing • Listening

• Wikipedia/On-Line encyclopedia • Dictionary.com • Blog/Blogger/Myspace

Tips • Before you use technology: 1. Understand the effects you want to gain by using technology 2. Make sure the equipment is readily available 3. Preview everything before use it 4. Be creative and flexible (Diamond, 1998)

References Diamond, R. M. (1998). Designing and assessing courses and curricula: a practical guide (Second ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Geisert, P. G., & Futrell, M. K. (1995). Teachers, computers, and curriculum: microcomputers in the classroom. Needham Height: Allyn & Bacon. Gilbert, S. W., & Ehrmann, S. C. (2002). Dealing with technology: administrative issues. In R. M. Diamond (Ed.), Field guide to academic leadership: A publication of the national academy for academic leadership (pp. 329-356). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Hill, L. G. C. (2000). To what extent should English teachers embrace technology? English Journal, 90(2), 22-26. Wikipedia. (2006, April 22). Wikipedia. Retrieved April 22, 2006, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia

Resources ESL Resources for Teachers. (2006). Online Writing Lab. Retrieved April 22, 2006 from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/eslteach er.html ESL Resources for Students. (2006). Online Writing Lab. Retrieved April 22, 2006 from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/eslstude nt.html

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