ICT in Primary Language Learning Presentation English Didactics Course Janne Lumme 13th Oct 2004

ICT in Primary Language ICT in Primary Language LearningLearning

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English Didactics CourseEnglish Didactics Course

Janne Lumme Janne Lumme

13th Oct 200413th Oct 2004

Presentation Outline:

1. Definitions, history, key words

2. Possibilities and challenges

3. Examples

4. Conclusion

5. Questions for discussion

1. Definitions 2. Possibilities and challenges 3. Examples 4. Conclusion 5. Discussion

1.1. Definitions, history & key words

ICT = Information and communications technologyCALL = Computer assisted language learning (old)ICTELL = ICT enhanced language learningNBL = Network based learning

Computers have been in use since first computers came. A breakthrough have not been yet.


1.2. References


References:http://www.lu.hio.no/ENGELSK/videoproject/brian/

Jonassen, D.H. 1995. Supporting Communities of Learners with Technology: A Vision for Integrating Technology with Learning in Schools. Educational Technology 35 (4), 60–63

Language Awareness; 2003, Vol. 12 Issue 3/4, p187, 17p

All internet links in adding to this slideshow are readable in web:http://jannelauri.tripod.com/enlinks.html

1.3. Meaningful Learning


Meaningful learning process is (Jonassen 1995):- Active- Constructive- Collaborative- Communicative- Intentional- Contextual- Reflective

1.4. Seven Cs – Seven seas :)


- Catalyst- Collaborative- Creativity- Complementary- Control- Competence- Communication(Read more: http://www.lu.hio.no/ENGELSK/videoproject/brian/

+ Motivative

+ Interaction

+ Active

+ Supports different learning styles

+ Safe feedback

+ Independence of place

+ Differentiation

2.1. Benefits...


- Lack of equipment

- Maintenance

- Poor ICT-skills among teachers and pupils

- Pupils do wrong things

- Diversity of materials

2.2. ...and Challenges


3.1. Classical learning games

3.2. Multimedia

3.3. Network in Language Learning

3.4. New Possibilities of Communication and Interaction

3.5. Internet as a Material Resource

3.6. Natural Language Processing

3.7. Computer Games

3.8. Book Related Programs

3.9. Writing Skills Through Web Pages

3. Examples


3.1. Classical learning games

- Basic programs to train vocabulary, grammar and structures- “WERTY”


3.2. Multimedia

- Sound + picture or video- Drilling- Vocabulary training- Real spoken language- http://www.lu.hio.no/ENGELSK/videoproject/brian/videoclips/ict-in-elt-0303-2.mpg- Creativity


3.3. Network in language learningNetwork based learning environmentshttp://opit.wsoy.fi/

+ A lot of material+ Material for different levels+ Easy to take in use+ Pupil observation

- A few pronunciation and listening excercises- Price


3.4. New Possibilities of Communication & Interaction

- Cross-cultural encounters- Co-operation and interaction with foreign children via internet- Contextual use of language- Modern ways to communicate- Chatting – Lack of accuracy?- Language change – is it good or not?- Independence of place - Distance learning- Interaction around computer


3.5. Internet As a Material Resource

+ A HUGE number of possibilities- Needs much prework, searching, choosing and so on.- Varied quality

+ Access to scientific knowledge

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3.6. Natural Language Processing

+ A program that corrects and advices writer identifying systematic errors and mistakes

+ Raises language awareness

+ Differentiative

- Not possible yet

Read more: Language Awareness; 2003, Vol. 12 Issue 3/4, p187, 17p


3.7. Computer games in language learning

- Many computer games train player’s - Many computer games train player’s language skillslanguage skills

- Pupils play them on their own time- Pupils play them on their own time

- They don’t always have ”good” - They don’t always have ”good” contentscontents

- Role games - Role games

- Strategy games- Strategy games


3.8. Book Related Software3.8. Book Related Software

Some publishers offer software Some publishers offer software designed for a certain bookdesigned for a certain book

WSOYWSOY Price Price


3.9. Writing Skills Through 3.9. Writing Skills Through Web PagesWeb Pages

Motivating way to make pupils writeMotivating way to make pupils write Pupils can write about themselves, book Pupils can write about themselves, book

they have read, a film, a hobby etc.they have read, a film, a hobby etc. Technological challengesTechnological challenges VocabularyVocabulary ““How to write and how to make a page”How to write and how to make a page” Pair workPair work


4.1. Conclusion4.1. Conclusion

ICT can be used in language learning ICT can be used in language learning many waysmany ways

ICT in LL is waiting a breakthroughICT in LL is waiting a breakthrough ICT is a natural learning tool for ICT is a natural learning tool for

children of our timechildren of our time


4.2. Hints4.2. Hints

Trust yourself and try!Trust yourself and try! Prepare lessons wellPrepare lessons well Provide structured tasksProvide structured tasks Pair workPair work


5. Discussion Topics5. Discussion Topics

Is ICT needed on language lessons?Is ICT needed on language lessons? How you have used ICT in your How you have used ICT in your

teaching work? Why? Why not?teaching work? Why? Why not? What are the biggest problems using What are the biggest problems using

ICT in teacher’s work?ICT in teacher’s work? What are your most interesting What are your most interesting

findings?findings?


5.2. More Discussion Topics5.2. More Discussion Topics

What thoughts did the video raise?What thoughts did the video raise? How can you affect that pupils do at How can you affect that pupils do at

least more or less right things when least more or less right things when using ICT?using ICT?


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ICT in Primary Language Learning Presentation English Didactics Course Janne Lumme 13th Oct 2004