Effective Technology Integration in the English Classroom
1. Tool / Online Resource
FIT Conference: Learning at
your Fingertips
Xavier School, Manila
April 24th, 2014
Effective Technology Integration
in the English Classroom
Lada Martinez Benesova
2. Previous English Language
Teaching Experience
International School Manila (2011- present)
- Teacher Blog
- Student Blogs
- Google Docs
- Chrome Book /Mac Laptop Carts
- iPads, iPods
- Promethean Board
International School of Prague (2001-11)
- One-on-one laptop program (Mac Books)
- Moodle
- Google Docs
3. Why do we need to incorporate
technology in the English Instruction?
“Outside school, students constantly
interact with technologies such as
iPods, mobile phones, the internet
and social networking sites, so it is
little wonder there's an expectation
that these technologies will also
support their learning in the
classroom.” (1)
“When effectively integrated
into the curriculum, technology
tools can extend learning in
powerful ways.” (2)
4.
5. My goal is to use technology
creatively and meaningfully!
• to discuss practical tips on how to integrate
technology in your daily English language
instruction
• to share ideas and to learn from others
The purpose of this presentation is…
6. You can access my notes on the
following Google Document:
1) My Professional Blog
www.creativelanguageteaching.org
FIT Conference: My Presentation
2) Tiny URL:
https://tinyurl.com/kotbb9q
7. Organization of the Presentation
1) Activities that focus on development of reading skills
2) Activities that focus on development of listening and
speaking skills
3) Activities that focus on development of writing skills
4) Activities that target English grammar
5) Discussion / Questions
8. The First Item on our Agenda:
READING SKILLS
• Raz-Kids
• A-Z Reading
• Tumble Books
• THRASS phonic program
9. The Second Item on our Agenda:
LISTENING SKILLS
• iPods and listening docks with recordings of audio
books
• YouTube
• Brainpop
• iPad - SonicPics app
• iPad – Puppet Pal app
• iPad/iPod – Video recording
• iPad - Reflector Tool
• Voice Thread
SPEAKING SKILLS
10. The Third Item on our Agenda:
WRITING SKILLS
• Google Documents/Presentations/Forms
• Storybird
• Pages
• iPad – Comic Strip
• iPad - WordFoto
• Student blog: Blog post – access through the Teacher
Blogs
http://martinez-benesoval.ism-online.org/
• Google Translate – iPad/iPod
• Padlet (brainstorming/writing process)
16. The Fourth Item on our Agenda:
EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION
• iPad: Grammar Apps from British Council
• iPad: Fun Decks app
• iPads/ iPods: Google Translate (add keyboards in
other languages)
• Online Games: ESL Games World
• Google Documents / Forms
• Interactive Board
• Power point Jeopardy Game
17.
18. The Fifth Item on our Agenda:
Discussion / Questions
• Use this time to explore all the recommended websites
and descriptions of apps!
• Feel free to ask questions!
• Read through my blog posts with specific activity
examples from my English as a second language class.
19. Tool / Online Resource
My Contact Info
Professional Blog:
http://creativelanguageteaching.org
Email:
benesoval@ismanila.org
20. Tool / Online Resource
Thank you for your attention!
• Please keep in touch!
21. References
(1)"Technology in the Classroom." The Sydney Morning Herald. N.p., n.d. Web.
27 Nov. 2013.
(2)"What Is Successful Technology Integration?" Edutopia. N.p., 27 Nov. 2013.
Web. 27 Nov. 2013.
(3) Browse Patterns :: COLOURlovers. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2013.
