Teachers and Technology

Eman Mohamed Abdel Kader

Teachers and Technology

Prepared byEman Mohamed Abdel Kader

EFL Teacher at Bani Zeid Prep SchoolAl Fateh Administration

Assuit Governorate


Introduction Technology and 21st century skills Why do we use technology Types of Technology used in ELT Tablets and language Learning applications Interactive white board advantages Web based applications Challenges and solutions

Content



Effective TeacherTo be an effective 21st century teacher,

a teacher must first possess the very same 21st century skills that their students are expected to have.And, in addition to those skills, they must be able to help all of their students obtain

and develop 21st century skills .


Technology and 21st century skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Creativity


do we use technology Why Prepare students to life long learning Prepare students for their future careers Encourage exploration ,imagination and

problem solving Reach diversity in learning styles



Types of Technology used in ELTComputers/Tablets Interactive whiteboardsWebsites/AppsMobile phones/Smart phonesMP3 players and cameras


Using tablets in primary schools


Using English language learning apps for kidsFun English appLearning Games For Kids Include 2 free English lessons and 14 learning

games Build motor skills and concentration Reinforce hand-eye coordination during activities

Tablets


Advance their reading ,listening and speaking skills

Learn the rules of English sentence structure and grammar

Memorize vocabulary Learn on their own at their own pace

Fun English Stories


Grammar Express SeriesTenses, Prepositions ,Active and Passive ,Nouns

Practice exercises for various grammar points

Self-assessment practice exercisesPeer revision exercises

Using language learning applications



Timed reading comprehension exercisesReading practice exercisesReading Comprehension classes

ESL Reading Comprehension (ESL English Reading)


Interactive Whiteboard

A large touch screen Interactive activity builder


Advantages of interactive whiteboard

• Record and save lessons for future reference

• Access to any material on the computer

• Suitable for all ages and all learning styles• Use of audio and visual materials

• Provide learner feedback rapidly• Enhance research activities


Web based applications VoiceThreadA web based application which allows people

to have conversations and make comments using any mix of text, a microphone, a web cam ,a teletext phone ,or uploaded audio file.

http:// voicethread .com

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Challenges teachers face when using technologyTechnology is not an integrated resource

within teaching activities.Lack of technological resources both

hardware and softwareLack of technological skills for both students

and teachersOrganisational constraints at schoolLack of technical assistance


SolutionsTechnology based curriculaContinuous training Technology selections need to be useful

instead of troublesomeProvide the appropriate technical support

for teachers



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Teachers and Technology