E-Learning in English
Language Teaching a
nd Learning
Definition of E-learning
Learning facilitated and supported thro
ugh the use of information and commun
ications technology, e-learning can cove
r a spectrum of activities from supporte
d learning, to blended learning (the com
bination of traditional and e-learning pr
actices), to learning that is entirely onli
ne. Whatever the technology, however,
learning is the vital element.
Definition of E-learning
The delivery of a learning, training o
r education program by electronic m
eans. E-learning involves the use of
a computer or electronic device (e.g
. a mobile phone) in some way to pr
ovide training, educational or learni
ng material.
Definition of E-learning
E-learning
Traditional way of teac
hing - uses modern technology
uses chalks and board
content of learning delivered
by electronic equipment
content of learning deliv
learning environment ranges f
ered by teacher
rom being with T in class to u
learning environment is sing computer with teachers a
limited with only teache nd using computer on one’s o
rs in class wn
have limited choice of le have various choices of learni
arning ng
Uses of E-learning in ELT
Tools vs
Tutors
supplement complement Blended learning Fully online
E-learning as tools
Supplement
part of classroom instruction
learners make the decision to learn or
not
activities
e.g. reviewing what has bee
n taught, doing exercises, or doing rea
ding assignment before class discussio
n, etc.
E-learning as tools
Complement
a part of classroom instruction
teachers assign learners to learn specific cont
ent or search for specific info on the internet.
learners do the activities designed by teacher
s
work is evaluated at the end
E-learning as tutors
Replaces teaching in the classroom. The
content is completed in itself and can be
divided into 2 types:
Blended learning – combines online an
d face-to-face approaches
Fullyonline – truly online and learners
are on their own.
The Continuum of Technology-Based
Learning
Tools Tutors Tutors
Face-to-face
Face-to-face Classroom Distance
E-learning
teaching aids Education
(mixed mode)
NO FULLY
E-LEARNING E-LEARNING
Resources for E-learning in E
LT
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Stand-alone Networke
d
Multimedia programs used on Online/web-based learning
computers (hard drive or from
CD Rom)
Resources on the internet
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WWW CMC
A resource for A tool for
information communication
CLOSED OPENED
Non-dedicated Dedicated EFL
E-mail Bulletin Board
web sites web sites
Web cam VDO conference
Discussion list
For materials For
development language
For project work practice
Requires efficient INFO LITERACY SKILLS Requires
and effective management of
&
management of information and
information ICT SKILLS netiquette
2 approaches in using technology
for language learning
Focus on TECHNOLOGY
What is technology and how I can
use it in teaching English?
– the reasons of use of technology is
from Ts
2 approaches in using technology
for language learning
Focus on PEDAGOGY
What language learning do students ne
ed and how can technology help?
Ts think about what Ss needs (curriculu
m) and what technology can help Ss to l
earn better
Pedagogy before Technolog
y
“Technology is not a panacea or a magic
bullet that suddenly transforms all lear
ning. The effectiveness of educational
technology depends on how it is empl
oyed to meet educational goals for par
ticular kinds of students in specific lan
guage learning environment…”
Integrating E-learning into ELT
(Things to consider)
integrate
TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
WHY? WHEN?
WHAT? WHERE?
HOW?
WHY?
What is/are your purpose(s) of integrating t
echnology into your English curriculum?
To expose learners to authentic use of language
To consolidate learning (practice everything lear
nt)
To motivate learning
To prepare learners for the real world
Etc.
HOW?
How are you going to use the techn
ology for the learners?
Asa tool to supplement or complement
your class?
Or as a tutor to replace your teaching?
WHAT?
What resources are you going to use
?
a non-dedicated web site
a dedicated web site
an in-house CD ROM
a commercial CD ROM or an online pro
gram
an in-house online program
WHERE?
In which part of the curriculum do you w
ant to integrate technology?
At the end of each unit
One project after mid term and another proje
ct after the final
One main project at the end of the semester
Etc.
WHEN?
At what stage of your instruction do you
want to include technology?
At the beginning
At the presentation stage
At the Practice stage
At the end (Task stage)
STEPS
Decidewhy you want to include technology in
your teaching (WHY?)
Decidehow technology is going to be used in y
our teaching Tools or Tutors (HOW?)
Survey ways technology can be used (WHAT?)
Study the curriculum (map it out)
STEPS (continued)
Decide where (which units) and whe
n (at which stage of lessons) to integ
rate technology (WHERE & WHEN?)
Design the activities/projects
THANK YOU
WORKSHOP
Plan on how you can integrate technology
into your English curriculum, considering
why, what, how, when, where?)
Choose a few recourses that are available
at your Self-access Center and design one
web-based activity for use with one of yo
ur units.
