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This presentation is the slideshow for the ESL and technology overload to be given at the TESL Canada conference in Banff this October.
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ESL Teacher, are you ESL Teacher, are you overloaded with overloaded with technology technology expectations?expectations?
John Allan, Niagara College
Presentation Synopsis Is Web 2.0 one technology too far for ESL instructors? Most
ESL instructors spend most of their time in offices working on computers when not teaching. Web 2.0 offers potential for teaching opportunities for EFL professionals. However many are shying away from adopting these new technologies that include community interaction, active contributions and multimedia interactivity. Educational technologists fear that most English language teachers are suffering from technology overload. This paper hopes to reveal the potential expected compliance with technology usage for ESL instructor. This inventory may seem inflated, yet the ESL instructor may find that it describes their routine and expectations.
ImpetusImpetusWeb 2.0Web 2.0Inventory Inventory ConsiderationsConsiderations
Impetus
technology aggravation at my workplacephotocopier LED displays cryptic instructions PeopleSoft attendance module VPN access
Web 2.0…………
Overwhelming set of tools and resourcesCollaborationCommunityInteractivity AuthenticityFlickr - YouTube - DIGG - WikipediaFlickr - YouTube - DIGG - WikipediaDigital natives dig it……..and expect it!
When and How….
do teachers learn these tools?do teachers use these tools?do schools accommodate technology for
these tools?do teachers assess language usage with these
tools?
Web 2.0 is ….
Just the latest technology to be addedTeachers are already overloadedinventory
Inventory
Office appsCALL softwareLMSCMSVPNInternet/emailGradebook …………..
Word processor (MS Word)Word processor (MS Word)Presentation (PowerPoint)Presentation (PowerPoint)Spreadsheet (Excel [gradebook])Spreadsheet (Excel [gradebook])Database (Access/FileMaker Pro)Database (Access/FileMaker Pro)
(old school CALL)(old school CALL)Publishing (MS Publisher)Publishing (MS Publisher)
MultimediaProprietary packagesCustomized learning opportunitiesOutdated model?
HeadsetsHeadsetsPorts on the PCPorts on the PCServicing of workstations (IT)Servicing of workstations (IT)Dedicated staff Dedicated staff Microphones (levels) Ellis vs AudacityMicrophones (levels) Ellis vs Audacity
BlackBoard (example)AdministrationCreation Set upFacilitationMixed media
Speech recognitionSpeech recognitionText to speechText to speechZoomZoom
Allows access to intranet Allows access to intranet resourcesresources
From outside an institutionFrom outside an institution
Old schoolFor developersAt one time used as a CALL teaching
tool
SharePointSharePointPeopleSoftPeopleSoft
TNGTNGPeopleSoft PeopleSoft Simple spreadsheetsSimple spreadsheets
Atomic LearningAtomic Learning
SharePointSharePointInstructor supportInstructor supportthe “portal”the “portal”
WikipediaWikipediaYouTubeYouTubeGoogleGoogleDave’s ESL CaféDave’s ESL CaféWebQuestsWebQuestsTranslatorsTranslatorsDictionariesDictionaries…………
AudacityAudacityImovieImovieWindows Movie MakerWindows Movie MakerPremierePremiereFinal Cut ProFinal Cut Pro
WinZipWindows
Data projector and the “@#$%” remoteData projector and the “@#$%” remoteAudio mixer (usually software)Audio mixer (usually software)Video switcher (at the teacher podium)Video switcher (at the teacher podium)Complex integrated lecture and classroom Complex integrated lecture and classroom
control podiumscontrol podiums
Whiteboard (reduction)Whiteboard (reduction)SoftBoardSoftBoardSmartBoardSmartBoard
Task managerWiringWireless
PhotoshopPhotoshopOnline (Picnik)Online (Picnik)PaintPaintvector/pixelvector/pixel
Desktop (which one do you use?)Desktop (which one do you use?)RoxioRoxioWindows ExplorerWindows ExplorerNeroNero
NortonNortonCisco Clean AccessCisco Clean Accessbrowser security (Pop up blockers)browser security (Pop up blockers)Spam blockersSpam blockersAd AwareAd Aware
EmailEmailChatChatInstant messengerInstant messengerFaceBook - social communitiesFaceBook - social communitiesTwitter – mobile device and webTwitter – mobile device and webIP telephonesIP telephones
Pervasive learning is here and getting biggerPervasive learning is here and getting biggerITunes universityITunes universityIpodIpodMobile phoneMobile phonePDAPDABlackBerryBlackBerry
Fax machinesFax machinesPhotocopiersPhotocopiersPrinter scannersPrinter scanners
Specialized mailing listsSpecialized mailing listsTESL-LTESL-LSocial networks (NING)Social networks (NING)
Instructional coordinators only
Access, reserve monitor resourcesOn line journals and newspapers
Second LifeSecond Life3D Virtual Worlds3D Virtual Worlds
Access the institution systems and InternetAccess to Internet in external areaStudents and laptops?
WebsenseTelecoms (National)
Common trend since the late 90’sCommon trend since the late 90’sMany systems Many systems My dog ate it…….My dog ate it…….
Include stakeholders in process of Include stakeholders in process of technology acquisitiontechnology acquisition
Training – cycles, just-in-time, system Training – cycles, just-in-time, system (check list)(check list)
Upgrades of technology (equal, train, Upgrades of technology (equal, train, timely)timely)
Archiving of learning and administrative Archiving of learning and administrative media – for easier accessmedia – for easier access
Optimization of learning objectsOptimization of learning objects
Common desktop (workstation) Common desktop (workstation) Teacher/LabTeacher/Lab
Mentoring system (tech champion)
Dedicated team to support tech
Consistent Bookmaking on browser & portal page
Development of suitable activities to make Development of suitable activities to make technology relevanttechnology relevant
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