tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7661148872689137952024-03-18T21:33:06.129-07:00My ICT ExperienceThis blog was created for my master's degree I am currently pursuring in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Its aim is to shed some light on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and on some of the tools used in ELT.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004939271679950845noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766114887268913795.post-20381624897546738482014-06-05T10:19:00.002-07:002014-06-06T11:38:09.870-07:00PODCASTING<iframe frameborder="0" height="100" scrolling="no" src="http://www.podbean.com/media/player/audio/postId/5176533/url/http%253A%252F%252Fterryspr9.podbean.com%252Fe%252Fmy-ict-podcast%252F/initByJs/1/auto/1" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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experts agree that there are countless benefits by using Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) in English Language Teaching (ELT), and
podcasting definitely adds to those benefits. Nowadays, it is one of the
greatest tools used in ELT environments due to its easy-to-implement
characteristics and invaluable advantages.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">According to the
Business Dictionary.Com a podcast is <span style="background: white;">a<span class="apple-converted-space"> digital recording </span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">of music, news</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">or other<span class="apple-converted-space"> media</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">that can be downloaded from the<span class="apple-converted-space"> internet</span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">to a portable media player. The term
originated from “P.O.D.”, meaning Portable<span class="apple-converted-space"> on demand</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> and
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word is a</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"> neologism</span></span></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">and<span class="apple-converted-space"> p</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white;">ormanteau</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">derived from "broadcast"
and "pod" from the success of the<span class="apple-converted-space"> iPod</span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">, as audio podcasts are often listened to on </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">portable media players: </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting</a></div>
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contemplating on the above definitions, I would say that podcasting is a language
teacher’s paradise. It is like a magic wand for teachers of second languages.
There are so many things that could be done using this tool because of its
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is a splendid mean to assign out-of-class activities. Both students and
teachers could easily go beyond the walls of a rigid academic classroom. This
would most probably promote positive habits of continuous learning and
engagement by the language learner. The teacher could give explanations and
clarifications of any topic and the student would have access to such from
anywhere and at anytime. For instance, a second language learner who did not
understand a certain matter in the classroom could always rely on a podcast for
a revision of that particular theme.
Another example, students could spend most of their commuting time
listening to podcasts, and considering my context, Caracas, where they spend at
least two hours daily getting to and from work, this tool could be most useful.
Also, teachers could send previews of future classes so learners could check
prior to sessions and so enabling them to better understand the topics, and, as
a result, be more efficient and proficient in the classes. It is much easier
for students that way. Additionally, language learners could improve their language
skills such as listening due to the constant use of this tool. Podcasting is
also a way to get away from the overuse of text books.When teachers depend on
these books, which for the most part do not contain authentic language, it
could be quite monotonous and annoying for some second language learners. The
level of interest becomes low. A podcast could boost motivation, a necessary
trait for learning anything, resulting in students’ willingness to give some
extra time to their language endeavors. A further reason to podcast is that second
language students could be involved in creating their own podcast as a class
project and so forth. In my opinion, this is an enormous benefit because they
could improve their skills such as writing due to the huge effort in trying to be
attentive and correct in what they do knowing that it is going to be published
to a wider audience and not just to their peers and teachers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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means having the ability to read and write and being able to use what we have
around us and adapt to changes. Podcasting is the “now.” It is the trend, so I would
suggest that we EFL/ESL teachers use these technological inventions to enhance
the learning and teaching process in ELT. If we did not, then we would be considered
digitally illiterate, so to speak.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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readings: </span><a href="http://www.csus.edu/irt/newsletter/issue/2/9.stm" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.csus.edu/irt/newsletter/issue/2/9.stm</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004939271679950845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766114887268913795.post-57407399416311946002014-05-27T12:59:00.002-07:002014-05-27T12:59:59.050-07:00WIKI<div class="MsoNormal">
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mainly relating it to </span><b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">E</b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">nglish </span><b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">L</b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">anguage </span><b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">T</b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">eaching (ELT), specifically to my context as an </span><b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">E</b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">nglish as a </span><b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">F</b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">oreign </span><b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">L</b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">anguage teacher.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Wik</b>i is a Hawaiian word meaning “fast”
or “quick.” According to Ward Cunningham, the one who coined this term, the
word “wiki” (taken from </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">Honolulu International Airport </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">shuttle service: </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">Wiki Wiki) </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">was used as an alternative to the word “quick” to avoid calling the
software “quick-Web.” It was started by Cunningham in Portland, Oregon, in
1994, and put on the internet in 1995. The word wiki was listed in the online
Oxford English Dictionary in March 2007. This name is now part of the internet
language together with other terms such as blogs and podcasts.</span></div>
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and users can comment and change one another’s texts by a click of a button,
edit-write-save. It uses the web 2.0 platform, which enables users to share and
collaborate documents without special software or training. Anyone, from any
part of the world can participate on a wiki just by having internet access.
Wikis are a collection of web pages, and you can create as many pages as you
like. You can also insert gadgets and
widgets of any kind, upload videos, in fact, it allows you to add multiple web
applications due to its web 2.0 system. One of the most popular wikis is
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When considering all these facilities
mentioned above, I do believe that wikis should be implemented in ELT courses
due to the growing demand for English learning across the globe. It makes the
entire learning and teaching process of the language much simpler. Take for
instance, students who live in remote areas, and cannot come to the traditional
classrooms for whatever reason, this approach would be the perfect solution
because it is quite appropriate for education that cannot be done in a
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Another example is the case of students who
have no time to go to a mortar-brick classroom due to work or because of too
much traffic, and so on, a “wiki option” is perfect because it permits distance
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at a world-renown software company. Most of my students (10 in all) are highly
technologically-trained professionals with all the state-of-the-art devices.
Therefore, wouldn’t it be impossible for me not to use some sort of technology?
In addition, they almost never have the time to do any kind of out-of-class
activities, thus, I normally assign computer-based homework such as web-searching
for information and so forth. The creation of wikis for these courses would be
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digital citizens. I am the one who, as an English teacher, has to befriend
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ease up the workload and learning process. For example, my students have to use
the language at the same time they are learning and improving their
proficiency. They have to do lots of conference calls, give online
presentations, and write emails to their superiors, who are generally native
speakers of English. Establishing course wikis would be the ideal tool for
these classes because these are some of the main uses of wiki. This tool is
apparently easy and straightforward, and everyone in the class would be able to
read, and react to information being generated and add their modifications or
corrections from the comfort of their homes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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amazing tool for ELT classes because it is interactive, it encourages
participation, it improves students and teachers relationship, and it promotes
collaboration. Anyone can edit and change the context, so it develops creativity
as well. All these are traits that are necessary to become a competent and
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specific topics, genres, personal opinions, news, comments and interaction,
photographs, your activities, and more. Anyone can create a blog. Bloggers,
people who post blogs, can publish really interesting materials and share
information with the general public. It is a webpage that serves as a publicly
accessible journal. It organizes posts in a chronological order, meaning the
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public. For example, people around the world who had no means of expressing
opinions publicly now have a chance to do so freely. Blog are giving them a
voice they have never had before. Educators and students can now share their
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because, first of all, it helps students to become somewhat digitally literate,
which is vital because in our technologically changing and advancing world,
they would most likely be forced to do a lot of web-searching to find information
to facilitate their learning process in the target language. There is
accessibility to more reading materials, which is one of the best ways to
increase students’ level of vocabulary in the second language. It is a good
tool to motivate and encourage students to participate more, especially the shy
ones, because that stumbling block called “embarrassment” is automatically
eradicated, thus, promoting a certain degree of self-confidence. A blog is also
a great tool to improve the students creativity because it is fairly friendly,
and students can really develop interesting posts, and, creativity is a
characteristic that they need to embrace in their language endeavors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is quite clear to me that it is one of the world’s greatest and most fascinating
inventions, furthermore, this tool has tremendously changed the way we live,
whether we accept it or not. The way we teach, learn, buy, sell and so on would
never be the same. The Internet has enhanced the performances of many services,
and today, we are going to talk about the <b>WEB</b>
(probably the most powerful communication media the world has ever known), specifically
about <b>web 1.0, web 2.0, </b>and <b>web 3.0.</b> </span></div>
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1.0 </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">was created mainly for personal and
institutional use. It is a static page with the main intention of publishing
information. Everything was available online. Accessibility was permanent an instantaneous
at the same time. It was a fundamental change, but it was, or is, limited in
dimension. Many experts refer to it as a “read only-web.” There is very little user
interaction or content contribution. There is no real interaction on this page.
It is designed by programmers and one needs, or needed, prior knowledge to use it. There is
also very limited contact with the webmaster. It is very handy for surfers who
are just navigating the internet reading for information. It is basically
used by those institutions, like government institutions, who are only
interested in giving information, not in any kind of interaction whatsoever
with browsers. Also, there is centralization of authority. The WWW is a typical
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Web
2.0 </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">was started in 2004. It is a social network that implies the
decentralization of authority. It is personal
and dynamic, and unlike web 1.0, it allows a great deal of interaction with
users. There is interaction between webmasters and users. It is an improved
version of the www, and its main features are to provide and facilitate
information in a dynamic environment. Experts call it the “read-write-publish
web.” It allows readers to be very
active. It is real-time-open communication, and the user can participate by
generating information, constructing knowledge, creating, and sharing. The
participant determines the outcome. The users contribute the information.
Without users, there would be no such tools as facebook and so on. It allows
you to be more organized and innovative as well. It is a move away from static
websites. Web 2.0 is an advertiser’s paradise because you can also create
websites for free, and it offers you the opportunity to create your own site. Some
amazing developments of web 2.0 are Twitter, youtube, eZineArticles, Flickr,
and so on.<b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</b>a semantic web of linked data. It is intelligent and omnipresent, and it is
the continuation of existing techniques. Semantic web is quite difficult, and,
according to Berners-Lee explanation, it is a “read-write-execute web.” It is its intelligence, in a human manner, that converts
data into useful information. It links the gap between human users and
computerized applications. Semantics add extra information to help you with the
meaning of information. It implies relationship, from one thing to another to
build context for meaning. Everything is linked. Amazon and Last Sound are
examples of this system.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004939271679950845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766114887268913795.post-30180112428505182792014-05-25T16:00:00.001-07:002014-05-25T16:03:10.185-07:00BASICS CONCEPTS OF ICT IN ELT<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">There have been many researches on <b>I</b>nformation and <b>C</b>ommunication <b>T</b>echnology (ICT) in <b>E</b>nglish<b> L</b>anguage <b>T</b>eaching (ELT) for a few
decades. Furthermore, ICT has played an important part in the development of
ELT. From the mid 1980s to present, there have been an abundance of
technological inventions to enhance the classrooms of English language teaching.
ICT has gone through great changes over the years. From the use of word
processors to web 2.0, ICT has made quite a huge impact in the ELT classrooms. Therefore,
we, as teachers, are forced to use these technologies, even if some of us are
reluctant to do so, to improve the learning and teaching processes in our
classrooms. Otherwise, we would become obsolete, forgotten, and would be left
behind. Besides the advent of all these technological gadgets, a great number
of ELT teachers are still way behind due to the fact that many of us are probably not
digitally literate or probably do not have the infrastructure to implement such
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">E-Learning</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">
is commonly summarized as the use of electronic media and information and
communication technologies (ICT) in education, and it includes all types of
educational technology in the learning and teaching process. Many researchers
conclude that it is synonymous with multimedia learning, computer-based
training (CBT), internet-based training (IBT), online education, virtual
education, just to name a few. E-Learning can occur in or out the mortar-brick
classroom and with or without an instructor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Distance Learning, </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">sometimes called D-learning or distance
education</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">, is a form of education and instruction
given to students (who are not physically present in the classroom) via several
means of technological gadgets. The teachers or instructors and the students
are usually separated by distance and time, or by both. With the creation of web 2.0, distance
learning has become even more popular. It is a </span></div>
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feasible concept for those
learners who do not have the time to attend classes in a traditional classroom
or for those who live in remote or disserted areas. They can now have access to
education at the tips of their fingers. Distance learning can broaden the
accessibility to education and training. However, there are a few obstacles to
this concept such as distraction, unreliable technology, cost of the sessions
and adequate devices, and so on. Moreover, learners should be properly trained
in the use of the technological tools because, if not, it would most probably
result in frustration and a high percentage of dropouts.<br />
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my way of thinking, is closely related to
distance learning because it infers that both instructor and learner are
separated by time and space. According
to Benson (2002), online learning is a newer version or, an improved version of
distance learning. Several experts view these two terms as “interchangeably.”
In fact, many of these technological terms we used today are somewhat
connected, not only by definition, because they, at some point in time, imply
the use of internet, and distance between the learner and teacher.</span><br />
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classroom settings. This approach has been around for a long time, but the term
had been unheard of until the 21<sup>st</sup> century. It is my firm belief
that this concept has great benefits for the students because what is not
grasped in the virtual classes could be clarified and solidified in the
face-to-face environment which needs the co-presence of both the students and
the teachers.<o:p></o:p><br />
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learning: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;">According to what I have read (</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;"><a href="http://mobl21.com/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">http://Mobl21.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; text-indent: -18pt;">),
mobile learning is the ability to obtain or provide educational content on
personal pocket devices such as PDAs, smartphones, and mobile phones. Some
experts see mobile learning closely related to e-learning since both concepts
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digital and electronic tool for educational purposes.
Nevertheless, e-learning covers a wider area of the whole picture, whereas,
m-learning covers only one part: the wireless. Furthermore, e- learning can be
real-time or adjusted to the pace of the learner. It is also formal and
structured. On the other hand, mobile, is basically self-paced and more of an
informal setting.<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">AS I have
mentioned earlier, the used of technology has changed the world and ICT in ELT
is a growing concept. It would only continue to increase and become more and
more popular. It is here to stay, so all English language teachers should try
to get a firm understanding of all the concepts mentioned above to enhance our
teaching styles and ease the learning process of our students. We live in a
technological world, and the only thing that is constant is change.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">Benson, A. (2002). Using online learning to meet workforce demand: A case study of</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">stakeholder influence. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 3(4), 443−452.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004939271679950845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766114887268913795.post-55787807607522872732014-05-20T08:44:00.000-07:002014-05-20T08:44:04.178-07:00Digital Literacy?<span style="color: #444444;">In the Oxford "color" English Dictionary the word "digital" (as an adjective) means having to do with information represented as a series of binary digits, as in a computer, and "literacy" means the ability to read and write. However, Digital Literacy is not just a simple combination of two words. It is much more than that. What is the real objective behind this concept? Is it comprehensible and clear cut? Would the lay person grasp its true meaning? What does Digital Literacy really mean? I would proceed to shed some light and try to clarify some doubts on this vast concept, relating it, of course, to English language Teaching, ELT, showing some of the advantages and problems of why we, as ELT teachers, should be digitally literate.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">The term Digital Literacy encompasses a wide variety of concepts. It refers to the ability to effectively use, recognize, understand, and adapt to digital technologies such as the computer, tablets, mobile devices and so on. As far as I am concerned, we ELT teachers should be digitally literate because the use of Information and Communication Technology, ICT, in classrooms is already here, and it is here to stay. In fact, it has been here for some decades, Thus, it is vital that ELT teachers know how to manipulate, evaluate and adapt easily to the advent of this technological era in order to facilitate and guide our students in their language endeavors to make the entire learning and teaching process much easier. If not, we would be left behind, become obsolete, and rust. We would simply vanish.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Digital Literacy does not replace the traditional way of teaching, and, in my opinion, never would, but it helps and builds upon the foundation of the traditional way. It is a time saver. Take, for example, an ELT teacher who establishes a class blog.This would most probably save a lot of face-to face classtime, which could be use to cover more important activities, because the teacher could assign a great part of the work for home since a blog allows interaction, and both the students and teachers could be in constant communication at all times. Even the curious parents, who would like to know about their children's school performance, could be involved. A blog could also be used to motivate the shy students to participate more and express their opinions freely because that stumbling block called "embarrassment" would simply be eradicated. Another example is the easy accessibility to information. Regarding time saving, this is quite an advantage when comparing it to the traditional way of going to a library.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">With the advent of e-learning, distance learning, blended learning, online learning, mobile learning, and so on, Digital Literacy has become a vital part of ELT training for teachers due to the huge demand fo English Learning in today's globalized world. Nowadays, teaching and learning could be done from any part of the world to anywhere in the world because of ICT. This is a great advantage in terms of cost, time an comfort. Nevertheless, there is still a gap, a digital divide in many parts of the world, and implementing high-tech gadgets in the ELT classrooms is not so feasible whatsoever. Many language schools and institutions, especially in Latin America and in developing countries, lack adequate infraestructure of these tenological devices probably because of shoestring budgets or a low level of importance given to ICT in classrooms. Although a few schools have taken the first steps in this technological direction, a lot is still yet to be done when compared to educational institutions of more advanced countries.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">In conclusion, Digital Literacy implies the finding, understanding, integrating, evaluating, creating, and communicating ionformation through the use of digital technologies. Therefore, to reach the top, and stay on top, All ELT teachers should aspire to be apt in digital literacy, whether we have or are provided with the necessary technological facilities or not.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">A digitally literate person may be describe as a digital citizen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_literacy)</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">The word "citizen" infers a great deal of responsibility.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">I hope my interpretation of Digital Literacy was interesting and clarifying enough for you. Thank you.</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02004939271679950845noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-766114887268913795.post-22300469373177796002014-05-18T15:38:00.000-07:002014-05-20T08:58:46.843-07:00 A WELCOME NOTE<a href="http://terryspr9.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/dsc00759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://terryspr9.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/dsc00759.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a><br />
Hello everyone:<br />
I am Terry L. Springer. I am from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and I have been teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) for over sixteen years. You are most welcome to my humble blog.<br />
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As you may have observed, we live in a rapidly changing world due to the speedy evolution of technology, and, by no means at all, English Language Teaching (ELT) is alienated to this phenomenon. This blog was created with the intention of shedding some light on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and on some of the tools used in ELT.<br />
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I <i>do </i>hope you find my blog most interesting and informative. Thank you.<br />
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