Teaching English with Information Technology

Teaching English with Information Technology
Author: David Gordon Smith
Publisher: Modern English Publishing
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2005
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1904549012

How to teach English using information technology - for the professional English language teacher. This new practical guide for teachers provides an introduction to, and rationale for, using information technology when teaching English. The book explains how teachers can use e-learning in English language teaching. The topics covered include using email; the importance of the web in ELT (covers websites; using audio and video clips from the web, web activities, webquests and treasure hunts); using CD-ROMs; professional training on the web for online teacher training and online teaching communities; audio- and video-conferencing and text chat; learning management systems; and finally, using standalone software on desktop computers.

Technology and Teaching English Language Learners

Technology and Teaching English Language Learners
Author: Mary Ellen Butler-Pascoe
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

This unprecedented book introduces the latest use of technology to support second language acquisition, combining the application of technology with language acquisition theory and practice in the modern classroom. This book is coherently organized around the teaching concepts and approaches such as communicative, content-based, skills-based and inquiry base teaching. The authors provide an extensive, up-to-date coverage of issues such as the use of technology for communicative language teaching, using technology to teach oral communication skills and reading and writing. For anyone interested in learning ways to integrate technology in the teaching of English Language.

Teaching English with Drama

Teaching English with Drama
Author: Mark Almond
Publisher: Modern English Publishing
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2005
Genre: Drama in education
ISBN: 1904549128

How to teach English language students with drama - for professional English language teachers. This new book covers the exciting sector of teaching English language students using drama, plays and with theatre techniques. The book covers a wide range of subjects for teachers including how to plan class work, choosing appropriate texts, working with students with theatrical techniques, modifying dialogue and lines for different levels of student, stage management, and how these all work together to improve language appreciation and learning; using classic plays, suggested characters; resources beyond the textbook; using stories, songs, games, etc.

Mindful Teaching with Technology

Mindful Teaching with Technology
Author: Troy Hicks
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2021-10-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1462548067

Technology is integral to teaching in the English language arts, whether in-person, hybrid, or remote. In this indispensable guide, Troy Hicks shows how to teach and model "digital diligence"--an alert, intentional stance that helps both teachers and students use technology productively, ethically, and responsibly. Resources and lesson ideas are presented to build adolescents' skills for protecting online privacy, minimizing digital distraction, breaking through “filter bubbles,” fostering civil conversations, evaluating information on the internet, creating meaningful digital writing, and deeply engaging with multimedia texts. Dozens of websites, apps, and other tools are reviewed, with links provided at the companion website; end-of-chapter teaching points and guiding questions facilitate learning and application.

Teaching English with Information Technology

Teaching English with Information Technology
Author: Smith David Gordon Baber Eric
Publisher:
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES
ISBN: 9781909810280

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the problems, solutions and products available to teachers; from the internet, websites and email through to audio-visual conferencing, teaching software, learning management systems (LMS) and the latest trends in blogs.

English in the Digital Age

English in the Digital Age
Author: Andrew Goodwyn
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2000-03-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1847142486

New communications technology has been a boon to teaching and learning subjects of English, from reading and writing to literature such as Shakespeare. This book explores the ways that information and communications technology, or ICT, can be employed in teaching English and enriching the abilities of students. What are the advantages of ICT, and what are some of the concerns? Contributors from Europe, Australia, and North America address the use of media in teaching, from video, film, and audiotape to computer games and online resources. English in the Digital Age surveys the ways ICT is presently being employed in teaching and learning, and it introduces new methods for education.

Digital Literacies

Digital Literacies
Author: Mark Pegrum
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2014-06-03
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1317860306

Dramatic shifts in our communication landscape have made it crucial for language teaching to go beyond print literacy and encompass the digital literacies which are increasingly central to learners' personal, social, educational and professional lives. By situating these digital literacies within a clear theoretical framework, this book provides educators and students alike with not just the background for a deeper understanding of these key 21st-century skills, but also the rationale for integrating these skills into classroom practice. This is the first methodology book to address not just why but also how to teach digital literacies in the English language classroom. This book provides: A theoretical framework through which to categorise and prioritise digital literacies Practical classroom activities to help learners and teachers develop digital literacies in tandem with key language skills A thorough analysis of the pedagogical implications of developing digital literacies in teaching practice A consideration of exactly how to integrate digital literacies into the English language syllabus Suggestions for teachers on how to continue their own professional development through PLNs (Personal Learning Networks), and how to access teacher development opportunities online This book is ideal for English language teachers and learners of all age groups and levels, academics and students researching digital literacies, and anyone looking to expand their understanding of digital literacies within a teaching framework.

How to Teach English with Technology

How to Teach English with Technology
Author: Gavin Dudeney
Publisher: Pearson Longman
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2007
Genre: Educational technology
ISBN: 9781405853088

Indhold: Technology in the classroom ; Word processors in the classroom ; Using websites ; Internet-based project work ; How to use email ; How to use chat ; Blogs, wikis and podcasts ; Online reference tools ; Technology-based courseware ; Producing electronic materials ; e-learning : online teaching and training ; Preparing for the future.