Engaging Language Learners with Technology

Talk presented at Social Media in Language Learning (SMiLE) Symposium 2020/21 on 23 January 2021 organised by TESL Students (year 1) of UKM.

Transcript

1. A talk by Chuah Kee Man www.chuahkeeman.com Engaging Language Learners with Technology 2021 Chuah Kee Man
2. CALL TELL CAI MALL SMALL SMiLe Technology & Language Learning Computer-Assisted Language Learning Technology-Enhanced Language Learning Computer-Assisted Instruction Mobile-Assisted Language Learning Social Media-Assisted Language Learning Social Media in Language Learning 2021 Chuah Kee Man
3. In 1 word, how would you describe an engaging lesson? 2021 Chuah Kee Man wooclap.com/SMILEUKM
4. The Fundamentals Fun: origin - dialect variant of late Middle English fon ‘make a fool of, be a fool’, related to fon ‘a fool’ 2021 Chuah Kee Man Fun, Interesting, attention-grabber, happy, captivating
5. Students are “evolving”…. (Images from Google Images – CC) 2021 Chuah Kee Man
6. Technology is evolving faster than ever… (Images from Google Images – CC) 2021 Chuah Kee Man
7. and thousands of tools to choose from 2021 Chuah Kee Man
8. 2021 Chuah Kee Man https://e-learning.zeef.com/kee-man.chuah
9. yet… 2021 Chuah Kee Man (Image from Google Images – CC)
10. 1938 NYU Professor named C.C. Clark introduced “tv teacher” to his students. In 1924, radio-book was introduced. Now, audiobooks are easily accessible via mobile or tablets Now, live streaming or web conferencing is as common as browsing Facebook. At the core, nothing much has changed. 2021 Chuah Kee Man (Images from Google Images – CC)
11. Learning in the 21st century & beyond.. Learners are seeking for inspiration more than information. If they are inspired by the right tools, they are more likely to be engaged. (Image from Google Images – CC)
12. ELT Methods x Technological Advancement The Grammar Translation Method The Audio-Lingual Method The Structural Approach Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) Task Based Language Learning 2021 Chuah Kee Man (Images from Google Images – CC)
13. The “Big” E’s Engagement Enrichment Empowerment Tasks/Activities Content Assessments 2021 Chuah Kee Man Empathy
14. But all still lead to motivation A Spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down The medicine go down-wown The medicine go down Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down In a most delightful way And a spoonful of sugar will do ~Mary Poppins 2021 Chuah Kee Man (Image from Google Images – CC)
15. Increasing levels of engagement through technology skills, competencies opportunities, capacities authenticity, connections Align Amplify Actualize 2021 Chuah Kee Man
16. 5Vs – Quick Tips for Teachers The Vibes – positive vibes :) The Voice – friendly but firm The Visual – relevant and appealing The Versatility – flexible and empathetic The Variance – creative and innovative 2021 Chuah Kee Man
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19. If someone says technology can replace teachers, take it with a pinch of salt. Because learners still want that spoonful of sugar from good teachers. ☺ In a nutshell…
20. Thanks @keemanxp fb.com/chuahkeeman chuahkeeman@gmail.com www.chuahkeeman.com Get in touch