edtech in elt: sorting out the trends from the fads

Edtech in ELT:

Sorting out the trends from the fadsBrian Engquist

The SAMR model for evaluating technology use

Student uses word processer and e-mails you their writing

Student collaborates with classmates on group writing using tool.

Writing is published and shared with other classes around the world starting a debate.

Student uses spell check and embeds media.

Some other things to think about

Teachers will not be made extinct by tech or “disintermediated.”

The debate has reached a moment of maturity.

Language teachers are uniquely positioned to contribute to the debate.

Edtech applied to languages is a different ballgame.

The grassroots use of Edtech vs. top-down implementation is largely a false dichotomy.

Today we’ll be looking at three things:

Mobile Learning

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Mobile Learning: Not just a fad. But why?

Mobile Learning…

Is concerned primarily with work outside of class.

Is conditioned by learners using the same/similar devices.

Is primarily concerned with the software/apps being used.

Requires a centre to devise a programme for their use.

Means investing in content for the devices.

The USA

Mobile Learning…

Is concerned primarily with work outside of class.

Is conditioned by learners using the same/similar devices.

Is primarily concerned with the software/apps being used.

Requires a centre to devise a programme for their use.

Means investing in content for the devices.

Photo sharing

Voice Recording

Text Chat

Groups

Download conversationsPhoto sharing

Voice Recording

Text Chat

Photo sharing

Voice Recording

Download conversations

Text Chat

Photo sharing

Voice Recording Groups


Text Chat

Photo sharing

Voice Recording Groups


Text Chat

Groups

Download conversationsPhoto sharing

Text Chat

Groups


Voice Recording

Photo sharing

Text Chat

Groups


Too much information Data Analytics, Adaptive Learning and Computer Based Testing

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The Grammar McNuggets debate

C2 Mastery

Proficient User

C1 Operational eff.

B2 Vantage

Independent User

B1 Threshold

A2 Waystage

Basic User

A1 Breakthrough

LOGIT ALTE LEVELS CEFR

2.80 3.90 Mastery C2

1.74 2.80 Operational eff. C1

0.72 1.74 Vantage Plus B2+

-0.26 0.72 Vantage B2

-1.23 -0.26 Threshold Plus B1+

-2.21 -1.23 Threshold B1

-3.23 -2.21 Waystage Plus A2+

-4.29 -3.23 Waystage A2

-5.39 -4.29 Breakthrough A1

-5.39 ‘Tourist’

CEFR

Are we there yet?

Progress – how do we know we’re making it?

If the CEFR organised marathons…

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Global Scale of English90

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We have created a scale which more accurately reflects the origins of the CEFR:

●It has a new way of looking at what it means to be “at a level”

●It offers a finer more granular scale

●It starts well below A1

●It goes from 10 to 90: nobody starts at true zero and nobody is perfect

●It gives us actionable data around can do descriptors tied to our English Learning Objectives.

CEFR

C2

C1

B2

B1

A2

A1

Learning Objectives

Video

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No real mystery here…

The Flipped Classroom

Home Sweet Home

Example #3 (Home Sweet Home)

…R: I can’t stand moving house. I never want to see another cardboard box again!A: Your new house is really cool.R: Thanks, Ash.E: What’s your bedroom like?R: It’s a bit small, but that’s OK. There’s a space for a chest of drawers and a little desk for my computer. Anyway, I prefer spending time in the garden.E: What’s behind that door?R: The living room. It’s got a big door out to the patio.A: Let’s go out there now. It’s a lovely dayT: Hang on! Let’s show Ruby the town first.R: I’d like that. What’s the town like?E: It’s very big, but it’s quite nice.A: Come on, then. Let’s go!

Example #3 (Who lives there?)

New Vocabulary Vocab from unit Describing

Dubbin

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Questions?

Thankyou

Guide to font sizesin PowerPoint presentation

All text should be written in Verdana Regular or Bold.

Large quotes are written in bold 36ptSmaller quotes and main titles can be written in bold 24pt

Section dividers, large quotes subtitles are written in bold 20pt

Subheads can appear in regular 20pt

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Guide to colours in PowerPoint presentation

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Supporting colours

The supporting spectrums of colour originate from the principle colours, and are used in typography and graphics. Lighter shades should always sit above darker ones.

Principle colours

The four core principle colours in the Pearson colour palette are given equal usage and are always used in the Pearson bar. Only use one hue per application.

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http://www.academia.edu/2050979/Mobile_learning_What_is_it_and_why_should_you_care

Start learning “Perfect”

Learner Descriptor

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CEFR boundary

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1C2

Some learners learn faster than others

Learning is not always continuous: learners will lose some ability when they pause

learning

The CEFR ‘levels’ divide the continuum in stages

Growing proficiency is described with ‘can-do’

statements: descriptors

Learner 1 and 2 are at same ‘level’, but 2 and 3 are closer in proficiency.

Note: the CEFR stages are arbitrary; learning is continuous, not staged

A Learning JourneyThe CEFR: Describing language proficiency

Learning Objectives

Launched April 2015 at IATEFL

✓Hundreds more ‘can do’ statements to teach with compared to CEFR

✓4 audience specific sets of objectives

✓‘Can do’ statements rated by thousands of teachers worldwide

✓Underpins pedagogy of course material

Is course agnostic

Is low stakes (not an end in itself but the beginning of a conversation and action plan)

Provides actionable data around can do statements

Is a completely adaptive test - adjusts to each individual leaner so no two test experiences are ever the same (eliminates ability to copy).

Uses fully automated computer marking for all four skills (including the productive skills - speaking and writing) which is more objective than human scorers (.97 reliability)

Provides 7 marks: Global, 4 skills, plus a grammar and vocabulary mark in seconds

Is reported on the Global Scale of English with correlations to other internationally recognized frameworks like CEFR.

edtech in elt: sorting out the trends from the fads

Education

conversations text chat

mobile learning

adaptive learning

cefr c2 c1 b2 b1 a2

english learning objectives

waystage a2

vantage b2

threshold b1