Teaching Languages in the 31st Century

I Congreso de Tecnologías Aplicadas a la Enseñanza de Lenguas Extranjeras ULA-NURR, Trujillo, June 27-29, 2013

Teaching Languages in the XXI Century: Going Beyond our own Borders Evelyn Izquierdo Universidad Central de Venezuela VenTESOL http://evelynizquierdo.wordpress.com @eveweb https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/71183102/TechnologyGeek.jpg

What is technology?

What does it mean to you?

Technology evolution

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Advances in all areas, such as: Mobile communications,  aeronautics,  telemedicine,  engineering,  automotive technology,  education,  and much more… 

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What’s next?

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Do we go at the same tech speed or are we behind?

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Digital literacy According to UNESCO’s ICT Competency Standards for Teachers (2008) to live, learn, and work successfully in an increasingly complex, informationrich and knowledge-based society, students and teachers must utilize technology effectively. Within a sound educational setting, technology can enable students to become: • Capable information technology users • Information seekers, analyzers, and evaluators • Problem solvers and decision makers • Creative and effective users of productivity tools • Communicators, collaborators, publishers, and producers • Informed, responsible, and contributing citizens http://es.slideshare.net/EvelynIzquierdo/digital-literacy-2593507

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Information process

Discrimination and appropriate selection of information needed Web search

Digital Literacy Competencies Izquierdo (2009)

Reading comprehension of oral and written texts

Critical thinking

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Writing skills Internet and Web tools use Shared knowledge

Collaborative work

Social networks

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Tablets Smartphones Smartboards Web 2.0 tools Connectivism Flipped classrooms MOOCs The Cloud Mobile apps

Latest trends

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What’s the real reason?        

Poor investment in technology Living in a developing country Limited Internet access Slow speed connection Power problems Poor knowledge on technology use Teachers and students’ reluctancy Misconceptions about technology

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Misconceptions about technology

Some misconceptions are:      

Technology is the solution.

Technology must be taught as a separate subject.

Technology must be the focus of the class.

Technology must be “off” in class.

The class must be teacher-centered.

There is nothing we can do if we don’t have Internet connection or a computer lab.

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Now, let’s see what children and adolescents do nowadays.

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If these are the typical things they do, should we teach them in the traditional way?

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How to successfully integrate technology in language teaching and learning?

Technology use must be interesting.

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Technology use must be creative.

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Technology in the classroom must be fun.

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Technology must be safe.

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Technology must be used with a purpose.

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Keep in mind that technology means‌

Communication

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Interaction

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Sharing

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Collaboration and networking

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Responsibility

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Ethics

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Balance

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Flexibility

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Innovation

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Positive attitude

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What shall we do in the Venezuelan context, then?

Going above and beyond our circumstances‌ Watch the following video.

Don’t be afraid!

Take risks!

Join forces with colleagues!

Keep on working, be persistent and overcome obstacles!

Go above and beyond the circumstances!

Be ready to cross your own borders!

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Thank You!

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Evelyn Izquierdo Cátedra de Idiomas Extranjeros Escuela de Educación Universidad Central de Venezuela http://evelynizquierdo.wordpress.com @eveweb

VenTESOL’s Editor http://ventesol.ning.com

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