Designed By Ana María Niño Gina Marcela Quiroga Claudia Esperanza Sanchez

Use of technology as a contribution to improve learning in adults. Lifelong learning requires developing autonomy Andragogy: It is a methodolgy for adults learning with the use of technology and their requirements. Fidishun, D (2005)

The use of technological tools to facilitate foreign language learning It develops autonomous learning taking formal courses on line It is used to integrate formal courses with suplemental courses Learning conscious – formalized learning: Learning is the task itself. Make learning conscious in order to enhance it. Task-conscious- acquisition learning: Having a consciousness of the task. Being aware of the specific task in hand.

Teach ESOL ( English as a Second Language) Electronically by using software and computer classes, thereby enabling individuals to learn English at their own pace and at their own convenience E-learning Opportunities Through Technology

Teach ESOL ( English as a Second Language) electronically by using software and computer classes, thereby enabling individuals to learn English at their own pace and at their own convenience Strategy to attact nonnative English Speakers It is fundamental taking into account students needs to offer services that are relevant to their lives. (Time, Money, Distance)

Teach ESOL ( English as a Second Language) electronically by using software and computer classes, thereby enabling individuals to learn English by their own pace and their own convenience Strategy to attact nonnative English Speakers It is fundamental taking into account students needs to offer services that are relevant to their lives. (Time, Money, Distance) Resources  Downloadable Audio Books  Streaming Video  Language Learning Resources  Software

Teach ESOL ( English as a Second Language) Electronically by using software and computer classes, thereby enabling individuals to learn English at their own pace and at their own convenience. Strategy to attact nonnative English Speakers It is fundamental taking into account students needs to offer services that are relevant to their lives. (Time, Money, Distance) Resources  Downloadable Audio Books  Streaming Video  Language Learning resources  Software Impact  Developing the ability to express themselves accordingly.  Becoming more confident at speaking English, as well as developing basic computer skills  Maximizing employability through improved ESOL- learning opportunities.

 Teachers work at a Public Institution. They teach two hours per week in formal sessions at night shift, and one on line session.  Their students are adults between 20 And 30 years old.  They teach to a group of students who are in basic level of English (A1 - According to CEF)  Their class is heteregenerous.  The class is focused on needs and goals for adults.  Student’s motivation: Self-steem, quality of life, know and use technology.

Pedagogical Implications: Strategy  To improve speaking skill in an autonomous way. Adults will practice with the Magazine Speak Up (Ed. Planeta), in order to practice at home.  The teacher will suggest to students to find the most suitable technological tools for them, in order to improve their learning.  The teacher will design an online platform to introduce different grammar exercises such as: Filling the gaps, choose the right answer, match the picture with the description, etc. This will allow the creation and sharing of media-rich webpages and the incorporation of audio, video, images and texts, which will enrich students progress in and outside the classroom.

RECOMMENDATIONS  The instructions to the adult’s learners should be imparted as meaningful as possible, and the resources have to be chosen according to their needs and goals.  The goal is that adults can communicate in English their ideas as much as possible, then it is necessary to create real environments and relevant situations for their lives.

REFERENCES  Melillo, P. (2007). Transforming ESOL-Learning Opportunities through Technology. Florida Libraries, 50(2),  Fidishum, D. (2005). Andragogy And Technology : Integrating Adult Learning Theory As We Teach With Technology. Malvern, P.A. Penn State Great Valley School Of Graduate Professional Studies  Smith, M. K. (2003). ‘Learning theory’, the encyclopedia of informal education. [ Retrieved: March 5 th, 2014.