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The Technology Gap
Presented by Margaret Price
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What technology do you use in class?
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Pros and Cons Interesting Real world
examples fun
×Troubleshoot×Distraction×REPLACE THE TEACHER
OR ALT×The style can’t varyTechnology needs CONTEXT.
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What does the “Technology Gap” mean?
Differences in the availability/quality of technology
Differences in the availability/quality of technology
Using technology ineffectively
Using technology ineffectively
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How the Gap Affects You
English Teachers
Some technology has a steep learning curve.A lot of new/ interesting English resources online are designed for NES’sYou may not have all technology available to you.
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How the Gap Affects You
ALTs
You can get replacedYou can get replaced
Different levels of accessibility to technology is difficult
Some technology is made for Japanese users
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Solutions for Teachers
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Solutions for ALTs
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Workshop QuestionsGroup 1- How have you used technology in your class?Group 1- How have you used technology in your class?
Group 2- How can you avoid being replaced/ replacing your ALT? What roles do technology and the ALT play in class?
Group 2- How can you avoid being replaced/ replacing your ALT? What roles do technology and the ALT play in class?Group 3- What is good about the new technology (like digital textbooks)?Group 3- What is good about the new technology (like digital textbooks)?
Group 5- What is the most interesting class you have had using (any) technology? What did you use?
Group 5- What is the most interesting class you have had using (any) technology? What did you use?
Group 4- What are some drawbacks to using technology? When is technology good to use/ bad to use?
Group 4- What are some drawbacks to using technology? When is technology good to use/ bad to use?
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Resources1. http://www.keepvid.com/
2. Real English- http://www.real-english.com/reo/15/unit15.html
3. Skype- an interesting lesson!
4. Breaking News English
5. The National Geographic website- http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ Provides pictures, videos, and
games that can be used when discussing different parts of the world (like Ghana).
Real EnglishReal English
Schoolhouse RockSchoolhouse Rock
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