Teaching in the digital age Aims To update on “what’s new” in digital trends in language teaching To exchange practical teaching ideas
Overview (1) The digital world (2) What’s new? (3) Controversies (4) Practical ideas (5) Over to you
(1) Teaching in a new era! Chalk – e-pen Blended learning Digital immigrants vs digital natives (Prensky) Web 1.0 – Web 2.0 user content / collaborative
More than a coursebook……. Disc CD-Rom DVD Internet E-lesson Web-site Support TB Blog More than a coursebook…….
(2) Controversial: Multiple perspectives Trainer Theory DOS Multiple perspectives $$$ Teacher School Student Designer Author Publisher Developer
(3) Technology has changed teaching and learning forever (4) The importance of attitude
(5) Range of course types face-to-face Blended: 3 + CD-ROM distance
Course types Adjunct Mixed / hybrid Integrated