tesol 2010
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Language and Culture through Technology. The Challenge”
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Lourdes ReyLourdes ReyUniversidad del NorteUniversidad del Norte
TESOL 2010TESOL 2010BostonBoston
An Experience integrating…
• This report describes the experience of integrating communication technologies to support the development of language and cultural competences
An Experience integrating…
Context: • students were not motivated to
attend their English classes. L2 not a priority.
• Needs Analysis : the computer, extra activities during their free time
• Decisions : language laboratory , communication technologies available, teacher development, networking.
An Experience integrating…
Technology because …• It challenges and motivates
students. • Interaction and negotiation of
meaning: social process. • Interaction with authentic
audience. • Authenticity of tasks.
An Experience integrating…
Technology because …• Production of varied and creative
language • Enough time for feedback• Attention to learning process• Ideal stress/anxiety level• Support to learner’s Autonomy
An Experience integrating…
Culture because …• Cultural self-awareness• Respect (valuing other cultures);• Openness (withholding judgment);• Curiosity & discovery (tolerating
ambiguity)• Understanding and knowledge of
culture
Objective: Promote the use of communication technologies to support the linguistic and intercultural development of English language students at Instituto de Idiomas, Universidad del Norte
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. Evaluate the use of Skype and Webct as effective tools for the development of language and intercultural competencies.
2. Determine the level of progress in language learning after the experience.
3. Determine the level of progress in interculural development after the experience.
1. Instituto de Idiomas. Universidad del Norte. Three groups of the second level of English Language program. A1 Level of L2(CEFR). 60 students participated.
2. Richmond Senior High, Richmond, North Carolina. Three groups of Levels 1 & 2 of Spanish Language Program. A1 Level of L2 (CEFR). 60 students participated.
PARTICIPANTS
1 2
Mi nombre es Brian Love. Soy Mi nombre es Brian Love. Soy de Rockinghamde Rockingham
I’m Maria Alejandra.I’m Maria Alejandra.I’m from BarranquillaI’m from Barranquilla
THE EXPERIENCE
The Experience1. Design of tasks, timeline and
selection of technology to be used.
2. Development of the experience
3. Evaluation of achievement
THE EXPERIENCE
Designing the experience1. Comparison of language goals, topics and
students language level in both programs.
2. Virtual exchange: using the webct and skype
3. Emphasis on communication.
4. Tasks focused on culture
5. Pairing students
Summary of ActivitiesTopic Tool DescriptionMy Personal Information
Webct forum: asynchronic activity. In class.
Talk about them, their families, city and country
My Personal Information: wanting to know more
Chat: synchronic activity.Peer correction and self monitoring strategies.In class
Find out more about the peer student.
This is me Webct forum: asynchronic activity. In class.
Design a p.p presentation with pictures about them. Peers would comment on it
Interacting Skype. In class Talk to each other (in Spanish and English)
Achievements.
• Motivation: students´ active participation, positive attitude
• Identity reinforcement: expressed their nationalistic pride.
• Collaboration: peer work, responsibility of their peer´s learning process.
• Language improvement: negotiation, use of the language for a real purpose.
Achievements.• Teacher training: technology users• Going beyond boundaries:
Institutional development, participation in international projects and in academic events.
• Technology use: implementation of NCT in language teaching
• Respect and tolerance towards others
• Promotion of intercultural exchange
Constraints
• Availability of resources:• Lack of familiarity with the tool:
first time skype users.• Technicalities: Quality of sound
and image.