Open books open minds. Incorporating new technology in the EFL classroom: a transformation in learning and teaching

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Open books open minds Slide 2 Incorporating new technology in the EFL classroom: a transformation in learning and teaching Slide 3 What technological aids that can be used in the EFL classroom can you think of? What are the advantages of each of them? Are there any problems related to the use of new technology in class? How do new technologies change the role of the teacher? How do new technologies change the role of the students? Slide 4 What are the technologies that can be applied to ELT? Interactive whiteboard material DVD CD-ROMs The Internet Slide 5 What are the advantages of using Interactive Whiteboard Software? Slide 6 It increases motivation and allows learners to absorb information more easily. Slide 7 It helps save time and makes the teachers life easier. Slide 8 The system is very easy to use. Slide 9 The system makes existing practices easier and also offers new effective tools. Slide 10 Learning is more fun and stimulating. Slide 11 The learning experience is in tune with the different ways people learn. Slide 12 It is suitable for use with all ages. Slide 13 It is an effective tool for adding pace to lessons and making correction easy. Slide 14 It provides immediacy of response. Slide 15 It is suitable for use with learners with special needs. Slide 16 The system promotes autonomous learning. Slide 17 What are the advantages of using DVDs? Slide 18 It is a dense medium. Slide 19 It is an entertaining way to learn. Slide 20 It is a rehearsal for real-life communication. Slide 21 The material can be exploited in different ways. Slide 22 What are the advantages of CD-ROMs for students and teachers? Slide 23 Students get additional listening practice. Slide 24 Students get additional practice in vocabulary and grammar. Slide 25 Teachers Resource CD-ROM Slide 26 Students get additional practice in reading and speaking. Slide 27 Teachers Resource CD-ROM Slide 28 Teachers Resource CD-ROM Slide 29 Extra components in electronic form Slide 30 Slide 31 Language learning objectives Slide 32 My Dossier Project Slide 33 Tailor-made tests Slide 34 Teachers Resource CD-ROM Slide 35 Advantages of using the Internet in English Language Teaching A rich data base of authentic material An excellent tool for interactive learning An excellent context for collaborative materials development Material can reach a wide audience fast and at a low cost Slide 36 Culture page With web link Slide 37 mmpublications.com Slide 38 MM Publications site Slide 39 MM Publications site Students Area Slide 40 MM Publications site Teachers Area Slide 41 Its the teacher not the technology that determines the quality of learning. Slide 42 Thank you