{"id":4401,"date":"2009-03-08T11:10:16","date_gmt":"2009-03-08T08:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eltweekly.com\/more\/?p=145"},"modified":"2009-03-08T11:10:16","modified_gmt":"2009-03-08T08:10:16","slug":"ltweekly-issue12-expert-article-english-language-teaching-and-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltweekly.humbeestudio.xyz\/?p=4401","title":{"rendered":"LTWeekly Issue#12, Expert article: English Language Teaching and Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

English Language Teaching and Learning: Creating a “Smart” Classroom
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By <\/strong>Larry M. Lynch<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Advance of Education Technology<\/p>\n

With education technology advancing at what sometimes seems to be an alarming rate, it\u2019s application to the English language learning classroom seems almost imminent. What is even more intriguing is our learners\u2019 ready acceptance of and adaptation to the incorporation of new technologies into their everyday lives. In many cultures worldwide, most youth above the age of 15 or so have their own personal cell phone or ipod, palm C\u2019s or multi-use mini-memory stick combo of electronics. Indeed, it seems that it\u2019s the \u201cold fuddy-duds\u201d who don\u2019t have cell phones and pocket-sized electronics as part of their lives. So what\u2019s a savvy Educational Administrator to do? Find ways to incorporate and take advantage of these new technologies in the English language learning classroom, that\u2019s what.<\/p>\n

Ah, but the expense, the confusion, the hassle and did I mention the expense \u2013 of doing so. What about that? Growth hurts. If we are to maintain the field of language education in the forefront to which it belongs in this day and age of global communications, international business and global economies involving multiple countries, we must address the changing face of global commerce and communications, technology and its increasing impact on education.<\/p>\n

A \u201cSmart\u201d Classroom<\/p>\n

But just what is a \u201csmart\u201d classroom? Opinions as to what education technology elements exist in such an entity, of course vary, but some key aspects are generally agreed upon. Let\u2019s examine some of them and their respective purposes.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tA smart whiteboard<\/p>\n

\u2022\tLaser \/ digital pointer<\/p>\n

\u2022\tPrinter<\/p>\n

\u2022\tComputers with multi-media software<\/p>\n

\u2022\tinternet access<\/p>\n

\u2022\tCD \/ DVD player \/ recorder<\/p>\n

\u2022\tVideo beam<\/p>\n

\u2022\tVHS player \/ recorder<\/p>\n

\u2022\tMulti-band AM \/ FM radio receiver<\/p>\n

\u2022\tWide screen TV with cable station feeds<\/p>\n

\u2022\tInterface device(s) for digital feeds from Teacher to Learners<\/p>\n

\u2022\tPortable PCs, Palm Pilots or ipod devices for each language learner<\/p>\n

\u2022\tDirect server access and storage capability<\/p>\n

Okay, so by now you should be getting the picture. While many or even all of these devices can significantly impact the English language teaching and learning process, it is ultimately the teacher who must negotiate their application to the needs of the learners to complete curriculum requirements. More education technology doesn\u2019t necessarily make for a better English language teacher or even better English language teaching, but it very well could if strategically applied.<\/p>\n

English Language Teachers Must Be Better Equipped<\/p>\n

Initially, many of our English language learners would be better equipped to manage these new, developing technologies than a number of their language teachers. Foremost then, is to equip English language teachers with the essential knowledge and skills to cope with an infusion of high technology. Many language learners too would need to be brought up to speed on application of new technologies to English language learning. Although by no means do these new education technologies affect only English language teaching and learning classrooms. As conditions (and budgets) permit, educational administrators can and should upgrade classrooms and language teacher knowledge on the application of new education technologies.<\/p>\n

While virtually no classrooms will likely ever contain all of the aforementioned equipment, we, as English language teaching professionals, can still learn, grow \u2013 and dream.<\/p>\n

Prof. Larry M. Lynch is an English language teaching and learning expert author and university professor in Cali, Colombia. Now YOU too can live your dreams in paradise, find romance, high adventure and get paid while travelling for free.<\/p>\n

For more information on entering or advancing in the fascinating field of teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language send for his no-cost PDF Ebook, “If You Want to Teach English Abroad, Here’s What You Need to Know”, immediate delivery details and no-obligation information are available online now at: http:\/\/bettereflteacher.blogspot.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Need professional, original content or articles for your blog, newsletter or website? Have a question, request, or want to receive more information or to be added to his articles and teaching materials mailing list? Then contact the author at this website for a prompt response.<\/p>\n

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