So you’ve decided to use Technology…

By Ivan Aguilar

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this presentation, we’ll have…• Reviewed language instruction principles.• Outlined the functions of technology in our

classrooms.• Evaluated some examples of technology

used in the language classroom

Objective

PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION

• Match the guidelines for language instruction with their definitions.

Matching Activity

1. Provide appropriate input2. Use language in authentic ways3. Provide context4. Design activities with a purpose5. Use task-based activities6. Encourage collaboration7. Use an integrated approach8. Address grammar consciously9. Adjust feedback/error correction to the situation

Let’s put the principles into practice.

INPUT, INTERACTION, AND OUTPUT: I2O

1. INPUT

2. INTERACTION

3. OUTPUT

Functions of technology in the language classroom

• Information you convey/give to your students.– Context– Non-verbal clues– Adjusted verbal communication

INPUT

• Variety of activities occurring among students.(pair/group work)– Negotiation of meaning– Adjusted level of proficiency– Scaffolding

*Interaction also happens between the student and learning material.

INTERACTION*

• Verbal or written expression according to a specific situation– Adjusted level of proficiency– As authentic as possible– Pragmatically adequate

OUTPUT

TECHNOLOGY AND ITS FUNCTIONS IN THE

LANGUAGE CLASSROOM

INPUT INTERACTION OUTPUT

Which technology? Which function(s)?

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1. Clarify the learning objective

2. Evaluate potential technologies

3. Determine the learning function of each technology (Input, Interaction, Output)

4. Match technology with your Ss’ learning preferences.

5. Did tehcnology help your student achieve the learning objective?

Final suggestions

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