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Integrating Technology in English Language Instruction POSDRU/87/1 Integrating Technology in English Language Instruction POSDRU/87/1.3/S/62665 with TEACHER EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY an Edexcel Assured Programme, PEARSON LONDON, UK – spring/autumn 2013 www.okian.ro/elt

Computer literacy changes. Being able to use computers means: getting people involved in creating materials adaptability in using different technologies hitting the CREATIVITY button Being able to use computers meant: having adequate editing skills basic skills for operating the machine hitting the PLAY button www.okian.ro/elt

Be aware that your student may be more at ease in a digital interactive environment (online gaming experience, social networking etc) be well-versed in utilizing technology use different technology: IOS- or Android-based apps want to participate actively rather than passively listen/watch www.okian.ro/elt

Some suggestions don’t just find a video > inspire them to find videos themselves don’t just play a video > get them to make one don’t just give them a written assignment > start an assignment on Google docs and motivate them to contribute in one collective effort do have faith in their goodwill, step back and watch them show what they can do don’t just grade them like a lesser god > give them the instrument to evaluate their own work; www.okian.ro/elt

ONLINE PRESENTING TOOL – PREZI Present anywhere, anytime! Prezi is a cloud-based online presenting tool -present from your browser, desktop, iPad, iPhone, or Android device and always have the latest version of your work at your fingertips. Create or edit on the go, then auto-sync across all your devices with ease. www.okian.ro/elt

You can get started with professionally designed templates Easy to use! You can get started with professionally designed templates You can find inspiration and content from the massive library You get help and support from Prezi experts 24/7 https://prezi.com Simple steps to a great prezi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmgF-dLXv58 www.okian.ro/elt

TEXT2MINDMAP - CONVERT YOUR IDEAS INTO MINDMAPS Cool tool, free, simple to use, displays no advertising, and does not require a login How does it work? -- You simply make a list of things you want to have on the mindmap, tap the tab key to delineate outline levels, click Draw Mind Map and see a visualization of your ideas https://www.text2mindmap.com/ www.okian.ro/elt

Visualize an outline for an essay How can this help students learn? Individually or as a group, you or your students can:  Brainstorm ideas Take notes on a topic Visualize an outline for an essay Outline an article or section of a text Create a visual thesaurus entry for a vocabulary item Create a visual dictionary for Word Study Chart character relationships Analyse traits of characters, functions, or concepts Demonstrate a process Create and share an outline template Construct a timeline of events www.okian.ro/elt

Other useful links http://www.freetech4teachers.com (free technology for teachers) http://www.ted.com/ (talks on a multitude of topics) http://www.teachitelt.com/ (language games, interactive resources) https://www.surveymonkey.com/ (surveys) www.okian.ro/elt

Google tools Google forms (feedback forms, feed-forward forms, test papers) Google presentations Google documents Blogging Sharing (Google drive) www.okian.ro/elt

What is a WEBQUEST?   IT IS AN INQUIRY-ORIENTED LESSON FORMAT IN WHICH MOST OR ALL THE INFORMATION THAT LERNERS WORK WITH COMES FROM THE WEB. www.okian.ro/elt

- it is classroom based; A WEBQUEST is distinguished from other internet-based research by three aspects: - it is classroom based; - it requires critical thinking, analysis, creativity or criticism rather than just acquiring information; - information use rather than information gathering www.okian.ro/elt

www.zunal.com (for webquests) STEPS: INTRODUCTION TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION www.zunal.com (for webquests) American Dream Webquest, The Great Gatsby Unit www.okian.ro/elt

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