Module 2: Language teaching and ICT
This module will make you familiar with both online and offline ICT tools that can be useful components into language learning practices. The skills language practitioners will gain by integrating forms of technology into their teaching activities can help them to effectively apply TBLT procedures.
2.1 Introduction to the module
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be...
- be aware of a different range of ICT tools creating TBLT lesson material, as well as ICT tools that can stimulate learning in class such as tools for writing, listening, creativity and interactive lessons.
- able to search, select, and adapt copyright free materials that could be used in language lessons
- able to create own digital content with basic tools
Optional: Getting started with file management
Do you need a refreshment on what kind of files there are on the computer? This can be useful as a start, or as a reminder before searching and creating content that you will use in your classes.
2.3 Searching for information; critical thinking & copyright
In this topic, you will learn how to search for content and tools online, to share tools that can help learners reach valid learning material, to allow the learner to deem the validation of the learning material found, and to share ideas on where to reach for learning material.
2.4 Creating and adapting digital content
In this topic, you will get introduced to the many possibilities to create your own digital content by using very easy tools. We will look at selecting and croping tools on your computer and in applications, as well as inserting techniques that can come in handy when making handouts for students.
2.5 Sharing Material
In this topic, you will learn how to share tools for sharing educational content online, to deem the best sharing tool according to the size & type of learning material, and to receive advice on the most efficient online websites to reach for information.
2.6 Writing
In this topic, you will learn about digital tools (online and offline) that can help you to increase the writing skills of your learners. The video and activity will show you a range of different tools that could support your teaching
2.7 Watching & Listening
In this topic, you will learn the importance of videos & audio in the learning process, to share ideas on where to reach for video and audio learning materials, you will receive advice on the most efficient online websites to reach for information, to explore audio and video methods to use during TBLT classes.
2.8 Interacting with students online
In this topic, you will learn the importance and advantages of interactive tools. You will also learn how to help learners find the proper interactive tool according to the learning topic, to share ideas on the utilization of interactive tools in TBLT, to familiarize learners with online interactive tools.
Summary of the module