Learning technology is the study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing appropriate technological processes and resources." Source: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_technologies
Here is an (incomplete) list of learning technologies:
- Computer-aided language learning software
- Office applications
- The Internet
- CD-ROMs
- Interactive White Boards
- DVD Players
- Mobile Phones
- Anything electronic that can help someone learn.
These technologies can help to adapt to a new pedagogy for student learning; however, It is important to note that pedagogy takes the lead and makes demand on technology. Below are some weblinks that will provide you with food for thought on learning technologies, especially Web 2.0 tools. If you would like to improve your digital skills as teachers, please feel free to contact your local British Council office for further training opportunities.
Nik's Learning Technology Blog and e-book
http://nikpeachey.blogspot.com/
Web 2.0 Tools for Teachers
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/nik-peachey/publishing-a-web-20-tools-teachers-manual
Social Networking and the Web 2.0 Revolution
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/nik-peachey/social-networks-web-20-revolution
The Future of Education by Ozge Karaoglu
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/%C3%B6zge-karao%C4%9Flu/future-education-it-web-20-or-not
10 Tasks for Training Teachers to Use Web 2.0 Tools
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/nik-peachey/10-tasks-training-teachers-use-web-20-tools
Top 10 Web 2.0 Tools for Young Learners
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/top-stories/top-10-web-20-tools-young-learners
ICT in education: From blackboard to keyboard
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/language-assistant/essential-uk/ict-education-blackboard-keyboard
Becta Emerging Tecnologies for Learning
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/top-stories/research-report-emerging-technologies-learning-volume-3-2008
Handbook of Emerging Technologies for Learning
http://ltc.umanitoba.ca/wikis/etl/index.php/Handbook_of_Emerging_Technologies_for_Learning
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Thanks to Ozge for the valuable websites to help learning English. Here are some examples that my students did as project:
1. Summary of Beowulf Part 3 http://www.toondoo.com/cartoon/1503910
2. Summary of Chapter 4 by using http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp
3.Great expectations http://www.toondoo.com/ViewBook.toon?bookid=190505
4.vocabulary http://www.wordle.net/
They did their presentations in class. As they are digital natives they had fun and interested in their friends' presentations.
I'm happy that you and your students enjoyed while playing with these tools!!
I strongly recommend everone to joing Virtual Round Table Conference that will be held in 22-23 April. It will be online and free. There are great educators and very interesting topics. I'll be doing an online workshop with Shelly Terrell. To attend the conference, you should register for it.
http://virtual-round-table.ning.com/
To my workshop:
http://virtual-round-table.ning.com/events/workshop-engaging-lower
For the last year's archieve:
http://virtual-round-table.ning.com/page/2009-past-virtual-round-table
Hello Sirin!
I read your article entitled "Learning technologies" on the ELT Sharepoint. I really liked it and I would like to thank you for both the content and the web links it contained.
I have published your article on our new-born website without any modification. You would do us much honour if you have a look on the site.
now, your article is on:
http://www.melamahdia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4
our site is:
http://www.melamahdia.org
Hi Ridha,
I am glad that you like it.
I am looking at your website at the moment - wish you best of luck in your studies!
Best Wishes,
Sirin