1. Technology and Second Language Teaching Ken Romeo, PhD kenro@stanford.edu Academic Computing and Stanford Language Center Academic Technology Specialist

2. Reminder: Remember your SUNetID and password. But don’t tell anyone … August 17, 2011Stanford FLTA Orientation 2

3. Goals Discuss one technology (audio) as a vehicle for understanding others Show concrete examples incorporating audio into an activity Demonstrate what you will do during the hands-on session Establish key points for adaptation and expansion August 17, 2011Stanford FLTA Orientation 3

4. Audio: What makes listening difficult? Recognizing word boundaries Recognizing new words or reduced forms of words known in text Recognizing unfamiliar accent No second chance (unlike reading where review is possible) August 17, 2011Stanford FLTA Orientation 4

5. Audio: What makes listening easier? Familiarity with vocabulary Familiarity with accent Fine-grained control to: – Identify the word boundaries – Isolate difficulty – Repeat August 17, 2011Stanford FLTA Orientation 5

6. Audio: What makes listening easier? Familiarity with vocabulary Familiarity with accent Fine-grained control to: – Identify the word boundaries – Isolate difficulty – Repeat August 17, 2011Stanford FLTA Orientation 6 Examples for practice. Record for multiple, controlled playback Technology!

7. Compare: A live lecture vs. cassette player vs. online.mp3

8. How do we turn this into an in-class activity? … and how would it be different for homework? August 17, 2011Stanford FLTA Orientation 8

9. A few examples Comprehension Questions [link]link Fill in the Blanks [link]link Discussion [link]link Audio Response [link]link

10. How to …. Record in Audacity Add audio to a PowerPoint presentation Do the afternoon activities August 17, 2011Stanford FLTA Orientation 10

11. Hands-on Session Work in groups 1:30-2:10 - Half with me, half with Joseph 2:10-2:50 - Switch 3:00-3:30 - Presentations My section: – Follow the written instructions – Work on the PowerPoint slides first – When you are done, move on to the next section August 17, 2011Stanford FLTA Orientation 11

12. Adaptation and expansion In-class vs. Homework: The context does make a difference …but how? Information control is the key: – When to play the media – When to show the questions – When to show the transcript (if at all …) Don’t forget the reflection / consolidation August 17, 2011Stanford FLTA Orientation 12

13. Technology in Instruction What? – Books, handouts, audio, video, webpages …. Why? – Increase face time opportunities – Because many students expect it – To expand your possibilities: Provide contact with L2: photos, video, audio, text … Facilitate the mechanics of instruction Assessment August 17, 2011 Stanford FLTA Orientation 13

14. Don’t forget … Guarantee student privacy Don’t violate copyright Allow for diversity August 17, 2011Stanford FLTA Orientation 14

15. Next steps … Assignments in an LMS (Learning Management System)