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1 Internet Near-infinite source of authentic materials Search engines – ESP Exposure to non- standard forms Text / audio Dross Overwhelming

2 DVD-ROM Greater storage Excellent video quality Mp3 files ‘interactive workbook’ ‘limitations’ of exercise types?

3 Electronic dictionaries: MED2 Encourage autonomous learning Excellent pronunciation practice Cut-down dictionary – web-page Inappropriate for low- level learners

4 Interactive whiteboards No need for separate audio ‘Wow’ factor Save work done on server Extraordinary revealing tools Pricing Potential for something to ‘go wrong’

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6 Podcasts Listen and read transcript Learn ‘on the move’ Learner control ESP podcasts Wrong type of podcasts (slow – reading a grammar book)

7 Wikis Excellent for collaborative writing projects Good for peer correction Not everyone wants to ‘learn collaboratively’ Students object to others changing text

8 Virtual Learning Environment Great to place course on VLE All CMC tools in one system Good for shy / lower level students Empty until populated Time Exclusive


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