E-Learning in English
Language Teaching and
Learning
Kasamaporn Maneekao
Sonthida Keyuravong
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
Presented at Thammasat Language Institute, September 8 th, 2007
©2007 Kasamaporn Maneekao and Sonthida Keyuravong
Outline of presentation
Tasks
Definitions and types of E-learning
Uses of E-learning in ELT
Resources for E-learning in ELT
Integrating E-learning into ELT
Workshop: Integrating E-learning into ELT
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Tasks
Get into 5 groups and do the following tasks:
Group 1 – Using a non-dedicated web site
Group 2 – Using a dedicated web site
Group 3 – Using an in-house CD ROM
Group 4 – Using a commercial CD ROM
or an online program
Group 5 – Using an in-house online program
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Definition of E-learning
An education innovation that has transformed the
use of traditional way of learning to the use of
modern technology such as video, computer, CD
ROM, internet, intranet, satellite, etc. to deliver
content of learning through electronic equipment
in various learning environment ranging from
learning with the teacher in the classroom using
computer, web-based learning and distant
learning.
http://www.capella.edu/elearning
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Definition of E-learning
Learning facilitated and supported through the
use of information and communications techno
logy, e-learning can cover a spectrum of activi
ties from supported learning, to blended learni
ng (the combination of traditional and e-learni
ng practices), to learning that is entirely online
. Whatever the technology, however, learning i
s the vital element.
internal.bath.ac.uk/web/cms-wp/glossary.html
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Definition of E-learning
The delivery of a learning, training or educati
on program by electronic means. E-learning i
nvolves the use of a computer or electronic de
vice (e.g. a mobile phone) in some way to pro
vide training, educational or learning material
.
http://derekstockley.com.au/elearning-definition.html
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Definition of E-learning
Traditional way of teaching E-learning
- uses chalks and board - uses modern technology
- content of learning - content of learning
delivered by teacher delivered by electronic
- learning environment is equipment
limited with only teachers - learning environment
in class ranges from being with T
- have limited choice of in class to using computer
learning with teachers and using
computer on one’s own
- have various choices of
learning
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Uses of E-learning in ELT
Tools vs Tutors
supplement complement Blended learning Fully online
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E-learning as tools
Supplement –
part of classroom instruction
learners make the decision to learn or not
activities e.g. reviewing what has been taught,
doing exercises, or doing reading assignment
before class discussion, etc.
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E-learning as tools
Complement –
a part of classroom instruction
teachers assign learners to learn specific content
or search for specific info on the internet.
learners do the activities designed by teachers
work is evaluated at the end
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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 and face-
to-face approaches
Fully online – truly online and learners are on
their own.
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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
Bates (2003)
Effective Teaching with Technology in Higher Education
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Resources for E-learning in ELT
Stand-alone Networked
Multimedia programs used on
computers (hard drive or from Online/web-based learning
CD Rom)
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Resources on the internet
WWW CMC
A resource for A tool for
information communication
CLOSED OPENED
Non-dedicated Dedicated EFL
web sites
•E-mail •Bulletin Board
web sites
•Web cam •VDO conference
•Discussion list
• For materials • For language
development
• For project work practice
Requires efficient INFO LITERACY SKILLS Requires
and effective management of
&
management of information and
information ICT SKILLS netiquette
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Jarvis, The Teacher Trainer (2002)
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
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2 approaches in using technology
for language learning
Focus on PEDAGOGY
What language learning do students
need and how can technology help?
Ts think about what Ss needs (curriculum)
and what technology can help Ss to learn
better
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Pedagogy before Technology
“Technology is not a panacea or a magic
bullet that suddenly transforms all
learning. The effectiveness of
educational technology depends on how it
is employed to meet educational goals for
particular kinds of students in specific
language learning environment…”
Oxford and others 1998
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What technology cannot do!
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Integrating E-learning into ELT
(Things to consider)
integrate
TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
WHY? WHEN?
WHAT? WHERE?
HOW?
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WHY?
What is/are your purpose(s) of integrating
technology into your English curriculum?
To expose learners to authentic use of language
To consolidate learning (practice everything
learnt)
To motivate learning
To prepare learners for the real world
Etc.
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HOW?
How are you going to use the technology for
the learners?
As a tool to supplement or complement your
class?
Or as a tutor to replace your teaching?
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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 program
an in-house online program
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WHERE?
In which part of the curriculum do you want
to integrate technology?
At the end of each unit
One project after mid term and another project
after the final
One main project at the end of the semester
Etc.
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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)
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STEPS
Decide why you want to include technology
in your teaching (WHY?)
Decide how technology is going to be used in
your teaching Tools or Tutors (HOW?)
Survey ways technology can be used
(WHAT?)
Study the curriculum (map it out)
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STEPS (continued)
Decide where (which units) and when (at
which stage of lessons) to integrate
technology (WHERE & WHEN?)
Design the activities/projects
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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 your units.
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