3rd JALT Joint Tokyo Conference
Exploring and Evolving Classroom Environments
Sunday, 5th October 2008 (9:30 to 5:30)
Toyo Gakuen University, Hongo Campus
http://www.tyg.jp/e/other_information/access_information.html
Presenter:
Kevin Ryan, Tomio Uchida, Keiko Sakui, Neil Cowie, Rob Waring, Alastair Graham-Marr, and Alan Bossaer
Abstract:
"Some Ideas for Blending Technology Into the ELT Classroom"
Where exactly does technology meet with the traditional classroom interface to make the most of a blended learning program? What kind of considerations are important in choosing, adapting and using technology as part of a skills program? How will the recent innovations of Web 2.0 affect use of IT in language learning? Do teachers and students (want to) understand and harness technology for the classroom? We look at some typical language learning software to show examples of ways technology can fit and fill instead of fight and frustrate.
About the Presenter:
Kevin Ryan has taught in Barcelona, Chicago, Nanjing and Tokyo. He began teaching in language labs in the early 90's, and has since moved most of his materials and approaches online, but still values the personal interface, especially here in Japan. Past President of the CALL SIG (twice) and editor of the CALL newsletter, Kevin is now taking care of JALT's money until November. See kevinryan.com for more details.
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