1. Technologically Enhanced Language Learning Pedagogy Overview : October 2009 Dr Gee Macrory

2. England

3. Spain

4. France

5. Project overview Background to the project New technologies and language learning The role of the 6 schools in the project Aims of the TELLP university project The 2 year plan Barriers and constraints Strategies for meeting aims Ensuring long-term change

6. Background to project Early language learning in Europe The Teacher Development Agency CTLI New technologies for language learning

7. New technologies and language learning Video-conferencing Use of learning platforms The importance of pedagogy Language learning issues: - Motivation - Intercultural understanding - Progression in linguistic competence - Use of L1 and Target Language (TL)

8. The role of the 6 schools in the project www.6schools.eu Schools developing expertise in new area Fundamental contextual feature of our project: resides within the parameters of the school environment

9. Aims of the TELLP university project  An innovative teacher training context  Evaluation of impact of new pedagogy on: Processes of children ’ s learning Development of intercultural understanding Children ’ s motivations School community Wider school curriculum  Description of new pedagogy

10. The two year plan Year 1: trainees on placement in project schools Year 2: involvement of wider range of trainees an dissemination

11. Barriers and constraints Change in schools: challenging and developmental Technical changes (change of LP Nov 08) Restricted opportunities for observation by larger groups Logistical problems: school hols/closures; examination periods; lack of trainee availability; Technical problems

12. Strategies for meeting aims Trainee placements Trainee observations /feedback Trainee interviews Interviews with staff Focus group work with children

13. Developing the pedagogy Content-led Using materials related to the LP for a communicative purpose Communication strategies Independence Use of webcam and email Video-conferencing

14. Impact upon children Observation Focus groups Interviews Some key findings

15. Innovative teacher training context CPD: impact on teachers in the project ITE: impact on trainees Impact on content and process of teacher education

16. Ensuring long-term change Embedding change Plans for this year New project Building on lessons learned Evaluation

17. Summary An organic and demanding experience A transformative experience