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The merits and demerits of an The merits and demerits of an iPadiPad

in WELL (in WELL (WWeb eb EEnhanced nhanced LLanguage anguage LLearning)earning) in teaching writing in teaching writing

for large Univ. EFL classes in Japanfor large Univ. EFL classes in Japan

YASUDA, Masami, Kwansei Gakuin Univ.,

Myasuda[at]kwansei.ac.jp

Theme: Building Learning Environments JALTCALL SIG 2011

Kurume University, Mii Campus Media Center, JAPAN.

June 3-5, 2011JALTCALL SIG 2011

Kurume University, Kurume, Kyushuu, JAPAN.

E-Learning at KG Univ.

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Use of iPads,Web Browsing, E-mailPhotos, VideosMusic, GameseBooks, etc.

22. . Introduction: Introduction: UUse of iPadsse of iPads

An iPad is NOTan eBook Reader, alone… .

But, how can we use iPads for language learning, CALL, and as mobile presentation tools?

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33. . iPads in WELL iPads in WELL ((Web Enhanced Language Learning)

Lots of applications are available.But, how to use iPads

for language learning: CALL, WELLas mobile presentation tools,

and, for autonomous self learning.

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44. . iPads in WELL iPads in WELL ((Web Enhanced Language Learning)

An iPad in class useas an instruction mode to present teaching materialsi.e. a show and tell gadget

Students have no iPadsa CALL labwith access to the internet

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55. . How to conduct How to conduct WELL WELL

No textbook was assigned, Compiled are:

Web and WIKI pages, Online review quizzes

A campus BBS (Blackboard, since 2011)To announce lesson plans:

Web links and quizzesQuizzes and the final exam

are totally online.

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66. . iPads – Ideal iPads – Ideal gadgets?gadgets?

Cost Performance?Hardware limitations

VGA Output – Not all applications! iPad1 - partial, BUT iPad2 - OK!!

Software: No FLASH vs. HTML5 war Apple-html5-flash-friendly-browser-for-ipad-iphone/

No keyboard short cuts (cut & paste) Weight: Heavier than Note or Laptop

PC? No External storage devices

But… Coming soon!! (USB & HD on WiFi)6

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l77.. Applications for VGA Output

2Screens 230 yen

File Types

Web HTML, PDF, TEXT, Safari WebArchive

MS Office Words, Excel, PowerPoint

Apple Software Apple Work, Pages, Numbers, Keynote

Images PNG, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, etc

Vidoes HTML5 Video

Audios MP3, AIFF, M4A

GoodReader 115 yen

File Types

PDF Files over 10 MB, and Ok for the password embedded

TextCodes over 90, Multi-lingual texts, including Japanese

MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Apple Software

Apple Work, Pages, Numbers, Keynote

HTML Web pages, WebArchive

Pictures 11 kinds that include JPG and TIFF

VidoesMOV. MP4. M4V. 3GP. 30 frames/s, bit rate 1.5Mbps. VGA H.264

Audios 12 kinds including MP3, WAV

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88.. Cloud Computing and Cloud Computing and MobilesMobiles

No external storage devices: Cloud Computing?

DropBox,Evernote, SugarSynch, etc.

Coming soon!???External storage –HD or USB via WiFi.HyperDrive HD

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99. . eBook readers eBook readers

eBooks arecontent-rich of wide general interest.

eBooks & dedicated devices woulddefinitely change the literacy worlda viable device for EFL ・ ESL readers

eBook readers or dedicated devices Apple’s iPadAmazon’s Kindle, SONY’s Libié, iRex’s Digital Reader

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10.10. iPad iPad eBook ReaderseBook Readers

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1111.. iPad Text2Speech and iPad Text2Speech and HyperMedia ApplicationsHyperMedia Applications

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1212.. iPad Audio and Speed Reading iPad Audio and Speed Reading Applications Applications

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1313.. iPad Text2Speech Applications iPad Text2Speech Applications

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Can EFL teachersauthor or publish eBooks on the PC’s,

as well asOn an iPad?

1414. . eBooks for EFL/ESLeBooks for EFL/ESL

Students would benefit from reading eBooks, vocabularyListening drills, etc.

Content selection by teachers is the key!! Cost effectiveness – Not yet??

Prices - still too high for students in class.

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1515. . Microsoft Reader Microsoft Reader Microsoft Reader features:

Page by page reading: files (LIT extension) Highlight word by word Synchronized audio reading Dictionary Lookup

Platforms:Windows Mobile PCs, Smartphones (Windows CE), Mobile phones.

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1616. . iPad eBooks: iPad eBooks: Formats - ePUB and Formats - ePUB and PDFPDF

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Work: Work: Grading, and PDF Grading, and PDF AnnotationsAnnotations

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Marking and Grading Blog Marking and Grading Blog TheadsTheads

saekakg2011/2011/02/17/my-father-12/http://kgblogcast.com/kgblogcast2011/

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1919.. Summary: BlogCast Summary: BlogCast with RSS Mixing and Text2Speechwith RSS Mixing and Text2Speech

RSS MixerwithTextto

Speech

Playlist,Feed,

New XML

iPods,iTunes,

Presentations,Other

PodCasting sites

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2020.. BlogCasting: (3) BlogCasting: (3) WebWeblog Projects - log Projects - 20082008

KGLaw BlogCast 2008

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Class WeBlogs – Text2Speech Advcomp –

Education course kglaw2011f2 – Freshmen

3rd kglaw2011s1 – Sophomores

1st Kglaw2011s2 – Sophomores

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AdvComp - Online grading as admin of the server

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21.21. Comparison of eBooks: Comparison of eBooks: with other media, and PDFswith other media, and PDFs

Comparison of eBooks

with the already developed BlogCast, PDFs

Text to speech applicationsBenefits to EFL students.

How useful eBooks would help improve EFL reading skills

YouTube-eBooks– It's A Book - By Lane Smith

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2222. . Comparison of eBooks: Comparison of eBooks: (2)(2) with other media, and PDFswith other media, and PDFs

1 Media Books eBooksAudio Books

Blog or Podcast PDF

2 Cost △ ◎ △ ◎ △

4Audio/ Voice × △ ○ △ △

5Text to Speech × ○ × ○ ○

6Highlight/Synchro × ○ × △ ×

7 Delivery × △ × ◎ △

8Control Speed × △ △ △ ×

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2323. A . A WELL Project:‘Was the Night Before Christmas

http://s.phpspot.org/u/myasuda/

TwasTwas the Night before Christmasthe Night before Christmasbyby

Clement C. MooreClement C. Moore

YASUDA, Masami,Kwansei Gakuin Univ.,

Myasuda[at]kwansei.ac.jpE-Learning at KG Univ.

WELL: WELL: Web Enhanced Language LearningWeb Enhanced Language Learning

Oral Presentation and Process WritingOral Presentation and Process Writing

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2424. . Technology in Technology in Language Teaching and LearningLanguage Teaching and Learning

Figure 1 Range-of-Use Technology Chart Szecsy, Elsie M. "Technology in Language Teaching and Learning." Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education. 2008. SAGE Publications. 29 Mar.

2009. <http://www.sage-ereference.com/bilingual/Article_n313.html>. Source: EnGauge. Available from http:/ / www.ncrel.org/ engauge. 　 Broken Link Copyright © 2006 Learning Point Associates. All rights

reserved. Reprinted with permission.