Integrating Technology in Teaching and Learning a Foreign Language
Technology is an essential element in teaching and learning a foreign language. As an educator one can not avoid using technology in the classroom. Technology is used to enhance and reinforce teaching and learning. My research topic is going to be about integrating technology in teaching and learning a foreign language.
In my research, I would like to examine the effectiveness of some technology tools in education such as Podcasting in teaching listening skills, PowerPoint for presentation, technology as a means of communication, and the use of Blogs for journal writing etc…
Below are some ideas I would like to explore in my research:
Technology accessibility for both teachers and learners
Technology literacy (What should teachers and learners know about technology?)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using technology in education?
What are the appropriate technology tools for teaching and learning a foreign language?
Professional development
Surveys and interviews about the popular technology tools used by teachers and learners
Links and Resources:
http://www.thejournal.com/articles/17296
http://www.education-world.com/a tech/columnists/poole/poole015.shtml
http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/learningstyle.php
http://iteslj.org/Articles/Davis-ImpactOfTechnology.html
http://www.uvm.edu/~jmorris/hied.html
http://www.pace.edu/CTLT/newsletter/Volume%203%20Issue%201/articles/article4.htm
http://www.learning.com/resources/NAESP-Technology-and-Student-Achievement.pdf
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Journal Response
I created my first website at the Google Sites. It was fun and a very useful experience to me. The site offers its members several free technology programs and services. As a member you can create your own website, e-portfolio, blog and wiki as well as e-mail. You can also upload videos and edit documents. My website address is:
http://sites.google.com/site/rashalisite/Home Nevertheless, I am planning to use Epsilen for my e-portfolio. I registered for Epsilen by following the link that Dr. Frese provided us, in EDUU (563). It was simple, fast and free. However, I encountered a problem after registering. The problem resulted from skipping the security questions step. I could not log into my account because I did not get the username for the account. It took me about fifteen minutes to find out where the problem was and how to fix it. My e-portfolio address is: http://huss6701.chapman.epsilen.com/
Epsilen is a virtual social network which allows its members to create and maintain a professional e-portfolio, develop and share resumes, showcase scholarly work and other documents. Members can also use Epsilen for e-mail, blog, wiki and other forms of communication. Epsilen offers free and commercial useful programs and memberships. An e-portfolio account is free for any registered student or faculty member in the United States if a school or university is registered as a licensed Epsilen institution, otherwise, the fee varies for student and staff.
In my previous courses and classroom setting I created many artifacts that demonstrate my proficiency according to the technology facilitation standards. Here are some examples:
Standard 11: Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences
Curriculum Design (609), Webquest (551) Power point presentation, Our Trip to Yemen (Hyper studio-552) Cultural Presentation
Standard III: Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum
Natural disasters (551) Power point presentation, Wedding in Sudan (552) Movie Maker, Blogs and Wikis (563)
Standard IV: Assessment and Evaluation
Evaluating Instructional Websites (551) Word document, Rubric (563)
Standard V: Productivity and Professional Practice
Technology Plan (563), My Website (552) Microsoft Publisher document, Stock Shares Analysis (551) Spreadsheet document
Standard VII: Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments
Website Development Proposal (552) Microsoft Word document, Course Module (563), Technology Plan (563)
Standard VIII: Leadership and Vision
Technology Plan (563), Rubric (563), Curriculum Design (609)
In order to finalize my e-portfolio I already collected my artifacts and I saved them in separate files. I am planning to digitize all the collected texts, images from documents, emails, excel sheets, visual presentations , window applications and convert them into a professional PDF document. I can easily edit the PDF file either by controlling or modifying by moving the images or writing text.
I already completed the first step which is collecting the artifacts. The second step is to organize these artifacts according to the following outline:
Introduction, Table of Contents, My Philosophy of Education, My Resume, the Technology Facilitation Standards (1 through 8), Acknowledgement
I am looking forward to benefit from this new experience in order to improve my skills and grow professionally.
http://sites.google.com/site/rashalisite/Home Nevertheless, I am planning to use Epsilen for my e-portfolio. I registered for Epsilen by following the link that Dr. Frese provided us, in EDUU (563). It was simple, fast and free. However, I encountered a problem after registering. The problem resulted from skipping the security questions step. I could not log into my account because I did not get the username for the account. It took me about fifteen minutes to find out where the problem was and how to fix it. My e-portfolio address is: http://huss6701.chapman.epsilen.com/
Epsilen is a virtual social network which allows its members to create and maintain a professional e-portfolio, develop and share resumes, showcase scholarly work and other documents. Members can also use Epsilen for e-mail, blog, wiki and other forms of communication. Epsilen offers free and commercial useful programs and memberships. An e-portfolio account is free for any registered student or faculty member in the United States if a school or university is registered as a licensed Epsilen institution, otherwise, the fee varies for student and staff.
In my previous courses and classroom setting I created many artifacts that demonstrate my proficiency according to the technology facilitation standards. Here are some examples:
Standard 11: Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences
Curriculum Design (609), Webquest (551) Power point presentation, Our Trip to Yemen (Hyper studio-552) Cultural Presentation
Standard III: Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum
Natural disasters (551) Power point presentation, Wedding in Sudan (552) Movie Maker, Blogs and Wikis (563)
Standard IV: Assessment and Evaluation
Evaluating Instructional Websites (551) Word document, Rubric (563)
Standard V: Productivity and Professional Practice
Technology Plan (563), My Website (552) Microsoft Publisher document, Stock Shares Analysis (551) Spreadsheet document
Standard VII: Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments
Website Development Proposal (552) Microsoft Word document, Course Module (563), Technology Plan (563)
Standard VIII: Leadership and Vision
Technology Plan (563), Rubric (563), Curriculum Design (609)
In order to finalize my e-portfolio I already collected my artifacts and I saved them in separate files. I am planning to digitize all the collected texts, images from documents, emails, excel sheets, visual presentations , window applications and convert them into a professional PDF document. I can easily edit the PDF file either by controlling or modifying by moving the images or writing text.
I already completed the first step which is collecting the artifacts. The second step is to organize these artifacts according to the following outline:
Introduction, Table of Contents, My Philosophy of Education, My Resume, the Technology Facilitation Standards (1 through 8), Acknowledgement
I am looking forward to benefit from this new experience in order to improve my skills and grow professionally.
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