technology

How can teachers use technology to enhance the learning of language in the classroom?


 * Answers**: There are many resources online and in other places that allow teachers to promote the use of language in the classroom. For example, in 496 on Friday we learned about Smart board technology. Bob was telling us how we can work with ESL/ELL students by using the software available with the Smart boards. Also just setting up a document on the Smart board about your language curriculum of the day can allow the experience to be more interactive and interesting for the students.

Andrews does not specifically discuss technology in his book. However, he gives many examples of how to make language more interesting and relatable to the students. By using technology we can find a relatable context for the students and allow them to enjoy the learning experience.

//** Dr. Y Feedback: **Jesse, A great question! Your response so far seems to address how a teacher can use technology. I encourage you to also think about how your students can use technology for language learning in the classroom. One idea I had was how teachers might have students work on sentence composing activities in a wiki environment -- small groups working on separate pages -- to generate and revise sentences or short writing pieces. Then, students could easily compare and contrast their choices with regard to language choices -- both in terms of style and mechanics.//