July 22, 2009July 22, 2009

Technology and Young Learners

Technology and Young Learners

Ana Maria ScandiuzziDomingos Di Lello

Ana Maria ScandiuzziDomingos Di Lello

7th CTJ TEFL7th CTJ TEFL

In what ways does In what ways does the rapid change the rapid change in technology bring different in technology bring different perspectives to our language perspectives to our language classrooms?classrooms?How do you feel about using How do you feel about using technology when teaching English technology when teaching English to young learners?to young learners?

What technology tools have you What technology tools have you ever used with your students?ever used with your students?

What difficulties do you face when What difficulties do you face when using technology in your classes?using technology in your classes?

Examples of technology used as tools:

Examples of technology used as tools:

Digital cameras Scanners E-mail The Internet Video cameras Computer programs Word processing Mp3 Ipods Cell phones

Digital cameras Scanners E-mail The Internet Video cameras Computer programs Word processing Mp3 Ipods Cell phones

Technology tools and activities will help young

students:

Technology tools and activities will help young

students: develop language and writing skills; learn how to observe, document, and

organize; learn to communicate effectively; develop listening and proficiency in a playful

and enjoyable context; engage in cooperative learning; present or represent learning in ways that

make sense to them.

develop language and writing skills; learn how to observe, document, and

organize; learn to communicate effectively; develop listening and proficiency in a playful

and enjoyable context; engage in cooperative learning; present or represent learning in ways that

make sense to them.

What teachers should do:What teachers should do:

Implement technology in ways that are developmentally appropriate;

Develop plans focused on specific learning goals; Link technology use directly with hands-on

activities; Manage the class constructively; Learn to use technology to improve curriculum

and promote engagement; Incorporate blogs into daily efforts to grow

professionally (http://supportblogging.com, http://reader.google.com and www.bloglines.com)

Implement technology in ways that are developmentally appropriate;

Develop plans focused on specific learning goals; Link technology use directly with hands-on

activities; Manage the class constructively; Learn to use technology to improve curriculum

and promote engagement; Incorporate blogs into daily efforts to grow

professionally (http://supportblogging.com, http://reader.google.com and www.bloglines.com)

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http://www.mixbook.com/photo-books/education/my-favorite-animal-4186509

www.mixbook.comwww.mixbook.com

A site to create booksA site to create books

www.vuvox.comwww.vuvox.com

A site to create stripsA site to create strips

www.flickr.comwww.flickr.com

A site to manage photos and A site to manage photos and videos videos

http://zunal.com/webquest.php?user=27690

www.zunal.comwww.zunal.com

A site to create webquests A site to create webquests

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www.smilebox.comwww.smilebox.com

A site to create booksA site to create books

Chris Riedel, "Top 10 Web 2.0 Tools for Young Learners," T.H.E. Journal, 2/2/2009,

http://www.thejournal.com/articles/23898

Gail Lovely

Chris Riedel, "Top 10 Web 2.0 Tools for Young Learners," T.H.E. Journal, 2/2/2009,

http://www.thejournal.com/articles/23898

Gail Lovely

http://glovely09.wetpaint.com/page/TopTen+for+Young+Learners?t=anon

http://glovely09.wetpaint.com/page/TopTen+for+Young+Learners?t=anon

http://pbskids.org/ : coloring, games, videos, and songs

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/ : games, stories, coloring, and songs (Discovery Kids)

http://www.storyplace.org/PRESCHOOL/other.asp : stories and activities

http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=2601&e=gamesByAge&mcat=game_preschool&site=us : games and activities

http://www.lil-fingers.com/storybooks/index.html : stories and activities

http://www.agendaweb.org/songs/english-songs-for-kids.html : songs

http://www.agendaweb.org/songs/songs-for-children.html : songs

http://www.agendaweb.org/songs/children-songs.html : songs

http://pbskids.org/ : coloring, games, videos, and songs

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/ : games, stories, coloring, and songs (Discovery Kids)

http://www.storyplace.org/PRESCHOOL/other.asp : stories and activities

http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=2601&e=gamesByAge&mcat=game_preschool&site=us : games and activities

http://www.lil-fingers.com/storybooks/index.html : stories and activities

http://www.agendaweb.org/songs/english-songs-for-kids.html : songs

http://www.agendaweb.org/songs/songs-for-children.html : songs

http://www.agendaweb.org/songs/children-songs.html : songs

http://www.kizclub.com: stories http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/ :

stories and activities http://www.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-

read/load.htm?f : phonic activities and stories http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/index/

load.htm?f?f : stories with different genres http://www.starfall.com/n/level-b/index/

load.htm?f : reading activities http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/greek-

myths/load.htm?f : Greek myths and fables http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/folk-tales/

load.htm?f : fables http://www.nickjr.com/playtime/cats/stories/

all_stories/index.jhtml : Nickelodeon stories

http://www.kizclub.com: stories http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/ :

stories and activities http://www.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-

read/load.htm?f : phonic activities and stories http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/index/

load.htm?f?f : stories with different genres http://www.starfall.com/n/level-b/index/

load.htm?f : reading activities http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/greek-

myths/load.htm?f : Greek myths and fables http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/folk-tales/

load.htm?f : fables http://www.nickjr.com/playtime/cats/stories/

all_stories/index.jhtml : Nickelodeon stories

Thank you all.

References:- Blanckensee, L. V., Technology Tools for Young Learners- aforementioned suggested links

Thank you all.

References:- Blanckensee, L. V., Technology Tools for Young Learners- aforementioned suggested links