Sunday, June 25, 2023
Information Technology
in English Language
Teaching
Dr. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang
SEAMEO RETRAC
HUTECH, Sunday June 25, 2023
01 Introduction
Agenda Roles of IT in English Language Teaching
02 Implementation of IT in ELT
Basic Skills & Tools
Web-based Tools
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Creating Multimedia
03 Best Practices & Challenges
Best Practices
Challenges
04 Q & A
Sharing experiences
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01 Introduction
Roles of IT in English Language Teaching
Why do we need IT in ELT?
“Technology will never replace teachers,
but a teacher who cannot teach with technology
will be replaced by another one who can.”
Zuzana Molčanová, Slovakia
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Importance of IT in English Language Teaching
Enhanced student engagement and motivation: technology
can make language learning more interactive, dynamic, and
appealing to students (Barrs & Smith, 2018).
Increased access to authentic resources and materials:
technology enables students to access real-world content,
multimedia resources, and authentic language use beyond
traditional textbooks (Levy, 2009).
Opportunities for personalized and adaptive learning:
technology can facilitate individualized instruction, adaptive
feedback, and personalized learning paths, catering to the
unique needs of each learner (Plass et al., 2015).
IT in ELT Timeline
• Introduction of computer-
assisted language learning
(CALL): Language learning CD-
ROMs • Rapid growth of web 2.0 technologies, • Expansion of online language
• Emergence of internet-based enabling user-generated content learning platforms and Massive
language learning platforms and and social interactions Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
websites: Online dictionaries and • Introduction of blogs, wikis, and online • Gamified language learning apps
translation tools. forums and platforms
1990s Mid-2000s 2010s
Present
(2020s)
• Continued advancement in
Early 2000s Late 2000s educational technology, with
artificial intelligence (AI),
• Integration of multimedia elements: • Rise of mobile learning virtual reality (VR)
Web-based audio and video materials • Introduction of language • AI chatbots, speech recognition
• Use of email and online learning apps and mobile software
communication tools platforms.
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The continuum of technology-based teaching
Waddington (2019)
• How many technologies in this photo?
• How do you currently make decisions about what technology to use for teaching?
• Use what’s in the room? Ask the IT support?
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02 Implementation of
IT in ELT
§ Basic Skills & Tools
§ Web-based Tools
§ Artificial Intelligence (AI)
§ Creating Multimedia
Basic Skills & Tools: Let’s Test yourself!
● TRUE or FALSE: If you're working in a document and use
"Undo," but then realize you didn’t want to undo your most
recent change, "Redo" will restore it.
● You are attending a webinar on Zoom. There is a useful
presentation slide you want to capture and download for
later use. What will you do?
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Basic Skills & Tools
Internet Browser Shortcuts
● PrtScr / Windows + Shift +S / Snipping Tool
● Ctrl + Tab
● Ctrl + F
● Ctrl +/- (with browsers)
Basic Skills & Tools
Windows Shortcuts
● Alt + Tab / Windows + Tab ● Windows + D
● Alt + F4 ● Windows + L
● Windows + E
● Windows + ↓ / ↑ / ← /→
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Basic Skills & Tools
Keyboard shortcuts
Basic Skills & Tools
Learn & Test
your basic computer skills
https://tinyurl.com/ytdtpdca
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Web-based tools
Why using the Internet in teaching?
• To find free resources?
• To search for authentic materials?
• To motivate students?
• To let students learn by doing things themselves?
• To make students feel like citizens of a global
classroom to practice communication on a global
level?
Web-based tools
URL Shorteners
• Tinyurl.com
• Bitly.com
• T.ly
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Web-based tools
Internet skills
Best Search Engines
1. Google (still the Best): http://www.google.com
2. ASK(has some nice stuff, including displaying alternative search
suggestions on the right of the screen): http://ask.com/
3. Microsoft Bing: http://www.bing.com/
Web-based tools
Google tips
•Carrying out a search for specific information
•Use keywords and phrases
•Combining selection criteria in a search.
•Don't use a single search word!
•Use + and " symbols to narrow your search
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Web-based tools
Google tips
o dictionary: ingratiate / define: ICT
o acronym: ICT
o thesaurus: satisfy
o 4+5*23.4 (use Google as Calculator)
o Check spelling enter suspected word. e.g. seperate (wrong separate)
o Check word use/word order (good for writing)
Web-based tools
Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers
Remember, Google works best with Google!
Sign-in & Sync (bookmarks, history, passwords, and other settings)
Find and Install Extensions
Browsing History
Switch Accounts
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Web-based tools
Information Skills
Being able to ...
Ø identify the key sites for your subject
Ø search the Internet effectively
Ø evaluate Internet resources
Ø use the Internet to support your work
Web-based tools
Information Skills
You may begin by asking the following questions:
1. Does the website offer anything extra that cannot be done in more traditional ways,
e.g. with pencil and paper or chalk and talk?
2. Do you intend to use the website for whole-class teaching, e.g. using a computer plus
projector and wall screen / interactive whiteboard?
3. Do you intend to use the website in a computer lab, i.e. where each learner works at
an individual computer?
4. How do you intend to integrate the website into your teaching?
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Web-based tools: Gamification
Gamification is the integration of game elements and mechanics into
non-game contexts, such as education, to engage and motivate learners
(Dicheva et al., 2015).
It involves applying game design principles, such as points, badges,
leaderboards, challenges, and rewards, to make learning more interactive,
enjoyable, and immersive (Landers & Landers, 2014).
Gamification in language learning aims to create a game-like environment
where learners can actively participate, practice language skills, receive
feedback, and track their progress (Hamari et al., 2014).
Web-based tools: Gamification
Classtools.net
Quizziz Padlet
WordWall Quizlet
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Web-based tools: Communication Tools
• Video conferencing platforms: Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams
enable real-time communication and collaboration among learners
(Nordrum, 2020).
• Discussion forums and message boards: Moodle or Edmodo allow learners
to engage in asynchronous discussions, share ideas, and collaborate on
projects (Zhang & Fulford, 2019).
• Social media and language exchange platforms: Facebook groups, Twitter,
or language exchange apps (e.g., HelloTalk) to connect learners with native
speakers for language practice and cultural exchange (Lamy & Zourou,
2013).
Artificial
1 Intelligence
2 (AI) 3
Source:
1. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/glamorous-human-like-robot-named-sophia-appears-magazine-cover-223138864.html
2. https://www.the-sun.com/tech/7407828/ai-creepy-realistic-hot-women/
3. https://youtu.be/cF-QarWZiiY
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
“Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence
processes by machines, especially computer systems.
Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural language
processing, speech recognition and machine vision.”
https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/AI-Artificial-Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Reference: https://tinyurl.com/24x8ys93
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AI in language teaching
• AI can recognize natural human speech è used for assessment of speech
• Prepare students with native- like communication environment
• Enhance listening & speaking activities
• Create reading & writing activities
• Improve writing skills
• Provide feedback
• Language translation
• Integrate AI with flipped learning approach
Ali, Z. (2020, February). Artificial intelligence (AI): A review of its uses in language teaching and learning. In IOP
Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 769, No. 1, p. 012043). IOP Publishing.
AI in language teaching: ChatGPT
• ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer) first became
publicly available since November 30th, 2022.
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AI in language teaching: ChatGPT
• https://games4esl.com/chatgpt-in-the-classroom/
AI in language teaching: ChatGPT
• https://games4esl.com/chatgpt-in-the-classroom/
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AI in language teaching: ChatGPT
• https://games4esl.com/chatgpt-in-the-classroom/
AI in language teaching: ChatGPT
• https://games4esl.com/chatgpt-in-the-classroom/
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AI in language teaching: ChatGPT
• Evaluate
students’
writing
AI in language teaching: ChatGPT
• Evaluate
students’
writing
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AI in language teaching: ChatGPT
• Create a lesson plan
AI in language teaching: ChatGPT
• Provide ideas for presentations
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AI in language teaching: ChatGPT
• Ideas for lesson plan/teaching with personalized input
• Ice-breaking activities for young learners
• Quizzes: multiple choice questions & answers
• Emulate the writing style of an author
• Writing feedback
• Generate examples of concepts
• Adapt the reading level
• Vocabulary teaching
AI in language teaching: Alternatives
Merlin
Bing AI
ChatGPT
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Creating Multimedia
Creating images: Text To Image - AI Image Generator
deepai.org
Creating Multimedia
Creating & editing audio files
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Creating Multimedia
Creating & editing videos
Other tools
https://www.futuretools.io/
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03 Best Practices
& Challenges
Best practices
Align Align IT use with language learning goals and objectives.
Select Select appropriate technologies and tools based on learners' needs and preferences.
Provide Provide training and support for teachers and learners in using IT effectively.
Promote active and meaningful engagement with technology through interactive
Promote activities.
Incorporate authentic and diverse digital resources to enhance language learning
Incorporate experiences.
Encourage Encourage collaboration and communication through online platforms and tools.
Assess Regularly assess learners' progress and provide feedback using IT tools.
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Best practices
TPACK framework (Mishra & Koehler, 2006)
outlines how content (what is being taught)
and pedagogy (how the teacher imparts that
content) must form the foundation for any
effective educational technology integration.
https://educationaltechnology.net/technological-pedagogical-content-knowledge-tpack-framework/
Challenges
Limited access to technology and internet connectivity.
Technical issues and software compatibility.
Varied levels of digital literacy and skills among students and teachers.
Integration of IT tools with pedagogical goals.
Overwhelming options and selection of appropriate tools.
Monitoring and assessing students' progress in a digital environment.
Digital distractions and managing student engagement.
Privacy, ethic and security concerns.
Continuous professional development for teachers.
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THANK YOU
Email: ntttrang@vnseameo.org
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