Nh, Roanoke 2010, M EspíRitu
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ADVANTAGES OF USING TECHNOLOGY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING
New Horizons 2010Roanoke,
María Espíritu
Some years ago it was unthinkable the use of technology in the learning of foreign languages.
Today in most colleges we have Internet Wireless connection.
Older textbook’s generation
Today
Nice grammar instructor
Other online resources
Streaming Video
Caption
Lab Audio MP3
Practice, homework
Record and compare
Reviews, exams
Assessment
V
Video without caption
Gradebook
The “next” generation
Student's friendly technology that reinforces The 5 C's:
1. Communication,
2. Culture,
3. Connections,
4. Comparisons,
5. Communities
Teacher's friendly technology: (rosters, scripts, answer keys)
Availability 24/7.
Group work
Bb Exams with feedback
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Wikis,Twitter,
YouTube,ITunes,
My Space,Facebook,
Google Docs,Dropbox,
Groove Synchronization,Skype, etc., etc.