the role of ict in indonesian language teaching and learning

ASILE Conference - IALF BALI, 29 and 30 September 2014

The Role of ICT in Indonesian Language Learning and the Teaching of BIPABy Wieke Gur, Bahasa Kita founder

ICT allows creativity, adaptability and flexibility in Language Teaching & Learning

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The role of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) encourages Interactive Language Teaching & Learning

audio/visual learning

live communication !/consultation

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eBook

website!student portal

time table/!lesson plan

email

online exam!exam result!

online survey

webinar24/7 access !

from anywhere

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Website

✤ online resource and information!

✤ interactive flash cards!✤ language games!✤ video and web conferencing !✤ video and online conversation

with native speakers!✤ lesson plans and materials!✤ student portal and useful links

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Student Portal

A single entry point for students and staff to access a whole range of information such as:!✤ timetables !✤ courses materials!✤ exam schedules!✤ online exams submission!✤ exam results!✤ department contact numbers !✤ personal details!✤ enrolments!✤ emails/direct communication

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ICT in Education

Formal Platform Informal Platform

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Social Media in Language Teaching & Learning

✤ Topics are current and actual real-life situations.!

✤ Greater effort to establish smooth conversation with someone you don’t know.!

✤ Opportunity to get in touch with native speakers and learn the culture directly.!

✤ Fun, efficient, interactive and interesting.!

✤ Community and relationship.

1 http://e27.co/the-state-of-indonesias-social-media/!2 http://www.socialmedianews.com.au/social-media-statistics-australia-june-2014/

Choosing Social Media Platform4 Social Media Users Comparison

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Facebook Linkedin Twitter Youtube

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Australia

Australia IndonesiaFacebook FacebookYoutube Twitter

Wordpress PathTumblr Youtube

Linkedin Wordpress

Technology Doesn't Have All the Answers

✤ Technology needs someone to manage it !People can better identify and manage content quality through creative and out-of-the-box solutions!

✤ Technology can't think like a teacher!Technology can cast a broad net to filter content, lewd images, and text, it takes a person to make good decisions on content.!Technology can make the teaching & learning easier, but it can't tell you which learning material to deliver, when to teach, and for whom/target students.!Technology can’t identify potential of students

ICT Planning & Strategy

Content Strategy Depends on Your Goal

Facebook Page

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Facebook Group

✤ Teachers and students don’t actually have to be ‘friends’ on Facebook yet have a close virtual relationship.!

✤ Teachers can create a ‘ closed group’ and invite pupils to join the group by email.!

✤ Teachers can upload files for homework and revision, and can also begin debates using an in-built polling feature. !

✤ Teachers are able to see how many group members have seen and read the file, question or post.

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YouTube

✤ Make theoretical concepts come alive. Tap into the mind of the visual learner. !

✤ Build a global classroom on YouTube EDU by creating educational videos then uploading them to your YouTube channel.!

✤ Video has to be short and entertaining.

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Twitter

✤ Twitter is like a discussion forum. Students can share ideas (via twitter) with others in their class on an ongoing basis.!

✤ It can be used for stand alone activities or it can easily be combined with other classroom or homework tasks; to enable a parallel conversation in class.!

✤ 140 Characters.

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Linkedin Group

✤ Teachers can create a ‘ closed group’ and invite pupils to join the group without being connected on Linkedin.!

✤ Teachers and students can initiate discussion!

✤ Teachers can post useful information or links.

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SlideShare

✤ A powerful platform for sharing content and increasing awareness.!

✤ It’s the world's largest community for sharing content.!

✤ It allows users to gather metrics on on who viewed a presentation, who followed you and how much time they spent on each slide.!

✤ In May 2012, SlideShare has been integrating itself into LinkedIn.

BlogIt’s an online journal. A good blog will have you inspired, entertained and informed.

The Role of ICT in Indonesian language learning and the teaching of BIPA can be powerful:!

1. if it's used not only in the class-room situation or formal education environment but also embedded in learners’ daily life and activities.!

2. if it’s supported by the teachers who understand the power of ICT and content strategy.

Conclusion

“Terima Kasih.”

–Wieke Gur.!

wieke.gur@gmail.com