I Congreso de Tecnologas Aplicadas a la

Enseanza de Lenguas Extranjeras

ULA-NURR, Trujillo, June 27-29, 2013

Teaching Languages in the XXI Century: Going Beyond our own Borders
Evelyn Izquierdo
Universidad Central de Venezuela VenTESOL http://evelynizquierdo.wordpress.com @eveweb
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What is technology?

What does it mean to you?

Technology evolution

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Advances in all areas, such as:

Mobile communications, aeronautics, telemedicine, engineering, automotive technology, education, and much more

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Whats next?

Imagine your day in 2020

(Watch the following video.)

Do we go at the same tech speed or are we behind?

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Digital literacy
According to UNESCOs ICT Competency Standards for Teachers (2008) to live, learn, and work successfully in an increasingly complex, informationrich and knowledge-based society, students and teachers must utilize technology effectively. Within a sound educational setting, technology can enable students to become: Capable information technology users Information seekers, analyzers, and evaluators Problem solvers and decision makers Creative and effective users of productivity tools Communicators, collaborators, publishers, and producers Informed, responsible, and contributing citizens
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Discrimination and appropriate selection of information needed

Web search

Information process

Reading comprehension of oral and written texts

Digital Literacy Competencies Izquierdo (2009)

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Critical thinking

Writing skills Internet and Web tools use Shared knowledge Collaborative work Social networks

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Tablets Smartphones Smartboards Web 2.0 tools Connectivism Flipped classrooms MOOCs The Cloud Mobile apps

Latest trends

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Digital divide
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Whats the real reason?

Poor investment in technology Living in a developing country Limited Internet access Slow speed connection Power problems Poor knowledge on technology use Teachers and students reluctancy Misconceptions about technology
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Misconceptions about technology

Some misconceptions are:

Technology is the solution. Technology must be taught as a separate subject. Technology must be the focus of the class. Technology must be off in class. The class must be teacher-centered. There is nothing we can do if we dont have Internet connection or a computer lab.
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Now, lets see what children and adolescents do nowadays.

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If these are the typical things they do, should we teach them in the traditional way?

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How to successfully integrate technology in language teaching and learning?

Technology use must be interesting.

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Technology use must be creative.

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Technology in the classroom must be fun.

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Technology must be safe.

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Technology must be used with a purpose.

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Keep in mind that technology means

Communication
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Interaction
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Sharing
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Collaboration and networking

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Responsibility
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Ethics
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Balance
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Flexibility
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Innovation
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Positive attitude
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What shall we do in the Venezuelan context, then?

Going above and beyond our circumstances

Watch the following video.

Dont be afraid!

Take risks!
Join forces with colleagues!

Keep on working, be persistent and overcome obstacles!

Go above and beyond the circumstances! Be ready to cross your own borders!
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Thank You!
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Evelyn Izquierdo
Ctedra de Idiomas Extranjeros Escuela de Educacin Universidad Central de Venezuela http://evelynizquierdo.wordpress.com @eveweb

VenTESOLs Editor
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