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A Developmental Perspective on Technology in Language Education

MARK WARSCHAUER University of California, Irvine

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Theoretical background Integrated English Language Program-II Updated info Conclusion

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Language and technology are tools for individual and

societal development

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approach -

developmental
based on consideration of both product and process

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Process

Product

autonomous learning collaborative learning development and practice of language learning strategies

ability to continue learning ability to communicate outside the classroom

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essential means of communication


videoconferencing

email

ICQ (instant messaging)

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chat room

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blog

electronic literacies as expanded product

computer literacy information literacy

Comfort and fluency in keyboarding and using computers The ability to find and critically evaluate online information

multimedia literacy

The ability to produce and interpret complex documents comprising texts, images, sounds
Knowledge of the pragmatics of individual and group online interaction

computer-mediated communication literacy


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?The computer is an optional tool to assist the language learning process?


Research I Hawaii Egypt

?Technology doesnt transform the goal of what to be learned?


English is not an end in itself, but just a tool for being able to make use of information technology
High school English teacher

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The role of educational institutions

to enhance the leadership in effectively integrating information and communication technologies as a developmental tool
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Process of autonomy
Self-directed use of language and technology

The ability to develop, explore, evaluate, and adapt new technology as it evolves
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Process of autonomy The capacity of sustainability


short term long term results

The concept of local appropriateness


access to and attitude to ICT in different locations

The principles of social informatics


restructuring incentives, developing social relationship, reconfiguring power

The principle of innovation diffusion


adoption of new ideas or innovations
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The S-shaped Curve of Adoption Innovation


Laggards

Late majority
Early majority Early adopters Innovators time of adoption
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Integrated English Language Program-II


Goal: improve English language teaching in Egypt
Focuses:
Language pedagogy, curriculum, and material development; the management of English language education and training programs

Two technology-based projects:


1 Professional development in computer and internet use 2 Teacher education via videoconferencing
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Professional Development in Computer and Internet Use


Goal: To help Egyptian educators make use of new technologies appropriate to their own circumstances Steps: leadership cadre more early adopters

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Step One: Developing a Leadership Cadre (I)


Computers in English Language Teaching (CELT)

pre-training
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Step One: Developing a Leadership Cadre (II)


Content Prepare participants for the leadership in the areas most needed by Egyptian teachers

Technology instruction

Software selection Teaching modules


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Step Two: Reaching Out to More Early Adopters (I)


Process: a. organize 1-week follow-up workshops in CELT members own locales b. an Electronic Oasis is organized each year with demonstrations c. manage several Web sites for Egyptian English teachers as well as a national email discussion list
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Step Two: Reaching Out to More Early Adopters (II)


Obstacles confronted: a. Lack of access to equipment b. Administrators reluctance to use computers c. Huge class sizes d. A centralized test-driven curriculum e. A school culture that discourages innovation But, there is always a way out. Mouniras class proves that is true.
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Key to the Success in the Program


1 a strategic focus on the development and consolidation of change agents 2 a cascade training approach that works through change agents to reach other early adopters

3 a focus on content and tools appropriate to the current developmental conditions of Egypt
4 a fostering of ongoing sustainable leadership networks and structures
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Integrated English Language Program-II


second program
Sample conference

Form: Aim:

videoconference
to train a large number of teachers who could not ordinary attend workshop

Theme:

principal aspects of basic English language teaching methodology


two one week workshops

Time span:

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Drawbacks
The sound quality was not a good as in face-to face communication

Could not view all the site at the same time


Presentations were too theoretical Lack of direct follow-up

Little lasting impact on participating teachers


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Integrated English Language Program-II


second program
redesigned

Form: Aim:

videoconference to train a large number of teachers who could not ordinary attend workshop

Theme:

principal aspects of basic English language teaching methodology

Time span:

a year long workshop: one week workshop + series of 1 day follow up videoconference workshops + follow up assignments between videoconferences
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The Expanded Product


Greater emphasis on sustainable change at both the teacher and the institutional level
master knowledge and skills of communicative language teaching

Teachers
reflect on teaching techniques and approaches in light of their classroom circumstances and continually adjust and adapt as necessary

Institutions

develop the capacity of the Ministry of Education to develop and carry out its own effective teacher education programs via videoconferencing
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Other Projects

Initiative for Namibian Education Technology dot-EDU - Technology Tools for Teaching & Training in India (Project T4) dot-ORG Scottish Teachers for a New Era Initiative

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Conclusion
The goal of TESOL is not only development of the language, but also development of the person.
classroom level master technology as a medium for communication, research and knowledge production professional level develop networks of innovators with expertise in technology-enhanced teaching, teacher development and educational reform
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