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The Technology Gap
Presented by Margaret Price
What technology do you use in class?
Pros and Cons Interesting Real world
examples fun
×Troubleshoot×Distraction×REPLACE THE TEACHER
OR ALT×The style can’t varyTechnology needs CONTEXT.
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
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.
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
Solutions for Teachers
Solutions for ALTs
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?
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
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