Using Technology: Beliefs and Suggestions English Teacher, CSGHS Chiu Shu-chuan (Alice Chiu)

Today’s Topics The reasons behind the big trend The main goals of involving ICT Reality and Struggles Teacher’s Competencies Beliefs and Applications Suggestions and OPD

The ultimate goal of using technology in teaching To promote students’ ability of: 1. Task Definition 2. Information Seeking Strategies 3. Location and Access 4. Use of Information 5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation (

Reality and Struggles No tools. No support. I went to ICT workshops, but…. No time. I am not sure if ICT can boost students’ performance. I don’t know how to use technology in an innovative way.

building trust in students’ potential, ability and creativity allowing students to play a bigger role. giving students the ownership of the classroom creating opportunities to follow new paths taking part in learning programs on ICT in ELT sharing the knowledge with learning communities I believe in….

Internet Core Competencies Teaching Evaluating Creating Technical Communication Searching Using the Internet in Teaching

Applications Using PPT in class Involving students in Using ICT Communication as a main purpose Project-based learning Virtual Learning Environmen t Computed mediated communication

Reflections ICT is not a panacea. Technologies are media with which we achieve our goals. Collaboration or teamwork with colleagues is a must.

The new technology offers a good deal It can waste enormous amounts of time and resources The key to success is neither hardware nor software, but…

Suggestion One Patterns of Innovative Pedagogical Innovation Using ICT Product Creation Tool use Information Management Student Collaborative Research Teacher Collaboration Outside Collaboration Tutorial

Suggestion Two New roles for teachers: “Guide on the side, not sage on the stage.” Facilitator Guide Advisor Planner New pedagogical skills (But, how?)

Suggestion Three Expanding individual professional growth and experiences

Online Professional Development for Technology Use Self-paced, independent study course, like Edward’s Internet WorkshopsEdward’s Internet Workshops

Online Professional Development for Technology Use Online courses: Online courses given by TESOL: EVonline session (free) and paid courses EVonline session I*EARN professional development Accredited distance courses Ikarus Integrating the Inter into the classroom given by Lewis and Clark college Integrating the Inter into the classroom Using the internet in the K-12 Classroom from Indiana university Using the internet in the K-12 Classroom

Learning communities Models Join the feedback and communities in “Teaching English” websites (FREE)Teaching English TESOL Member Communities TESOL IATEFL Members IATEFL Online Professional Development for Technology Use

Subscribe to Mailing Lists ELTeCS networking between ELT professionals across the world ELTeCS NETESACH-L: Teaching ESL/EFL on the Net NETESACH-L More about ESL/EFL mailing listsESL/EFL mailing lists Online Professional Development for Technology Use

Recommended Readings TESOL Call-Is Language Learning and Technology Tech Learning Teaching English with Technology

Computers can never replace teachers. Computers can free teachers to do what we do best—teaching. A Closing Reminder…

Issues for Discussion

Are we sufficiently clear about the justification for introducing ICT to language teaching? issues for discussion

How should teachers use ICT to lead to good quality of learning and teaching? issues for discussion

What are the guidelines for integrating ICT into teaching and learning to improve the knowledge and understanding? issues for discussion

What are we going to evaluate after we integrate ICT into teaching, or after we encourage our learners use new technology and ICT skills in class? issues for discussion