Wednesday 23 December 2009

Technology Enhanced Language Teaching & Learning

SOAS & UCL Cetls

modification of current practice evidence for unequivocal pedagogical value of taking advantage of communicative technology
aim for authentic web based communication with meaning rather than using it as a tool

pedagogical aim for language learning = accuracy ( but this is challenged by texting & twittering) + fluency + agency.

getting used to elearning
vulnerability - security
incompetence - expertise
informal - formal

Second Life
http://www.ict4lt.org
Module 1.5, Section 14.2.1

EUROCALL/CALICO
Virtual World SIG
http://virtualworldssig.ning.com

experience of being a newbie - http://kareliakondor.blip.tv