Technology in the classroom:All the fun, none of the fear!

Technology….

FEAR!

Many teachers think technology is:

• Difficult to use/learn• Unreliable• Expensive

Technology is new and unfamiliarSomething we see and use everyday

What electronic devices do you/your students use

every day?

Using common technology in your classroom

Customizing materials- Worksheets, role play cards

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Student A You are in an electronics store and want to buy some things. As the store clerk (Student B) for: • A thing to connect your MP3 player to your

computer • A thing to give you more memory in your

camera • A thing to let you plug your power cable into

wall (yours is the wrong type)

Student B You work in an electronics store. Help a customer (Student A) to buy what they need. Your store has: • Adapter plugs • SD memory cards • USB cables

You want to buy these things.

DON’T show these pictures.

Using common technology in your classroom

Customizing materials• Worksheets, role play cards• Students can provide images,

songs, audio recordings – build interest and motivation!+

Using common technology in your classroom:

Video is a powerful tool for learning

Using common technology in your classroom

Video is a powerful tool for learning

Video by expatozzie1

Using common technology in your classroom

Video is a powerful tool for learning

• To analyze performance• For ‘Self analysis’• To draw attention to things like

body language, proximity, eye contact, pronunciation

• It can be student directed to reduce stress and increase motivation

• To track progress over time• Its fun and appeals to many

students!

Audio devices allow great flexibility• Self study anywhere, anytime• Many modern devices (phones,

mp3 players) allow for easy recording…

• Keeping an audio journal• Track progress• Comparing student recordings to

native samples can point out differences in pronunciation

The InternetBring the whole world into your class room!

• A major source of resources!Images, audio, video…

• Internet based project work and research• Youtube – both downloading and sharing• podcasting - audacity

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

The InternetSend your students out into the world!

• Shared Blog – Seating chart and introduction (Audio/video)

• Social media – facebook, dropbox, self study opportunities

Digital teachingThe future of education today!