1. The Technology Gap Presented by Margaret Price

2. What technology do you use in class? Digital Textbooks Music Video The Internet (websites, videos, games, etc.) Equipment (players, projectors, TVs, computers)

3. Pros and Cons Interesting Real world examples fun ×Troubleshoot ×Distraction ×REPLACE THE TEACHER OR ALT ×The style can’t vary Technology needs CONTEXT.

4. What does the “Technology Gap” mean? Differences in the availability/quality of technology Using technology ineffectively

5. How the Gap Affects You English Teachers Some technology has a steep learning curve. A lot of new/ interesting English resources online are designed for NES’s You may not have all technology available to you.

6. How the Gap Affects You ALTs You can get replaced Different levels of accessibility to technology is difficult Some technology is made for Japanese users

7. Solutions for Teachers Technology is difficult- get some help If you need help finding/understanding resources, ask your ALT! Plan lessons with a specific goal in mind

8. Solutions for ALTs Talk/ lesson plan with your teachers Look for English translations, or take time out to learn the technology If there is some technology you want/have, tell your HRT, or bring it with you.

9. Workshop Questions Group 1- How have you used technology in your class? Group 2- How can you avoid being replaced/ replacing your ALT? What roles do technology and the ALT play in class? Group 2- How can you avoid being replaced/ replacing your ALT? What roles do technology and the ALT play in class? Group 3- What is good about the new technology (like digital textbooks)? Group 3- What is good about the new technology (like digital textbooks)? Group 5- What is the most interesting class you have had using (any) technology? What did you use? Group 5- What is the most interesting class you have had using (any) technology? What did you use? Group 4- What are some drawbacks to using technology? When is technology good to use/ bad to use? Group 4- What are some drawbacks to using technology? When is technology good to use/ bad to use?

10. Resources 1.http://www.keepvid.com/http://www.keepvid.com/ 2.Real English- http://www.real- english.com/reo/15/unit15.htmlhttp://www.real- english.com/reo/15/unit15.html 3.Skype- an interesting lesson! 4.Breaking News EnglishBreaking News English 5.The National Geographic website- http://www.nationalgeographic.co m/ http://www.nationalgeographic.co m/ Provides pictures, videos, and games that can be used when discussing different parts of the world (like Ghana). Real English Schoolhouse Rock