Is technology actually aiding ESL/EFL? - 12 views

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  #1 Juan Pino-Silva on 02 Jun 09

   

  Hi all,
  
  Many may think this is a moot question. What I have in mind is this.
  There was a time when I thought I had enough tech to help make my English lessons fun, interactive, goal-oriented, authentic, strategic-based and, importantly, with a foot on autonomous learning. But now I have two problems: On the one hand, I have to become literate in web 2.0 tools (not just A tool, but dozens) and once I sorted out the learning curve, which can be in itself a problem for many out there, I have to learn to make the best decisions; learn for instance, which tool to pick that may be appropriate for my students' age, interest, goals and so on and so forth. On the other hand , I 'm finding it difficult to keep abreast with the so many other things I need to know, learn and relearn so as to use innovation (not tech innovation) in my lessons, inspire my students and obtain results I can feel proud of. Not a moot question actually!
  Best,
  Juan Pino-Silva

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hi all, <br /> <br /> Many may think this is a moot question. What I have in mind is this. <br /> There was a time when I thought I had enough tech to help make my English lessons fun, interactive, goal-oriented, authentic, strategic-based and, importantly, with a foot on autonomous learning. But now I have two problems: On the one hand, I have to become literate in web 2.0 tools (not just A tool, but dozens) and once I sorted out the learning curve, which can be in itself a problem for many out there, I have to learn to make the best decisions; learn for instance, which tool to pick that may be appropriate for my students' age, interest, goals and so on and so forth. On the other hand , I 'm finding it difficult to keep abreast with the so many other things I need to know, learn and relearn so as to use innovation (not tech innovation) in my lessons, inspire my students and obtain results I can feel proud of. Not a moot question actually! <br /> Best, <br /> Juan Pino-Silva</div>

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  #2 Juan Pino-Silva on 02 Oct 09

   

  Hi, I'd like to reposition this question again since I consider it of prime importance to what we do. I'd appreciate your comments...
  Best,
  Juan

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hi, I'd like to reposition this question again since I consider it of prime importance to what we do. I'd appreciate your comments... <br /> Best, <br /> Juan</div>

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