Efficacy of Incorporating Social Media -Based Framework as a Strategy to Enhance LSRW Skills among ESL Learners

- M.Sarpparaje

An Overview of Today’s Presentation

ICT- A (R)evolution

shift of education from teacher – centered to learner- centered.

catalyst in language development process. various resources available. authentic, easy & interesting.

LSRW = SOCIAL MEDIA

= SMSM

How SM = LSRW ?

For R & W

For L & S

Constraints of Incorporating SM in teaching – learning Process

Technical Issues.

Uninterrupted High Speed Internet Access is needed.

Feeling of Uncertainty among Educators about the Effect & Possibility.

Instructors’ Unfamiliarity with the Technology.

As per an Observation…

SM is like a Sea – Attractive But contains Jumping Dolphins (Distractions).

How to overcome the shortcomings of SM?

- Ultimately it’s in the Hands of Teachers…

What We Need?!

Redefining Our Roles as U see Below…

Justification / Final Thoughts

SM is important because…

Young learners are After it (even Addicted).

Learning Experience is Dynamic.

Enhancement of Multiple Skills not just One.

Conclusion

Change this Question

‘Is Social Media Good for Language Learning?’

TO

‘Social Media is Good for Language Learning.’