Objective:
To teach students the use of:
- Webquest
- Blog
- Wiki
- Video and Audio tools.
Introduction
This webquest is intended to familiarize you with how a simple webquest can work! In this webquest you will learn more about using different technology tools for teaching languages.
Have fun!
Task
The class will be split in three groups.
With your group, research the corresponding topic below.
You will find links to the topics on the process site. You may also use other websites to find more information.
When you are done researching present your results in the group Wiki to show the other students what you have learned about the topic.
1) Blogs in the Language Classroom
2) Discussion Forums in the Language Classroom
3) Audio and Video Tools in the Language Classroom
Process
Use the links below to find information about your topic. Then present your results in our wiki!
1) Blogs in the Language Classroom
- what are blogs?
- how can blogs be used in the classroom?
- are there certain blog domains that are especially suited for inclusion in the foreign language classroom?
Useful Links:
7 things you should know about blogs
What are blogs and why should I use them?
Emerging Technologies: Blogs (scroll down to page 13)
Blogs to teach writing (scroll down to page 3)
Available blog sites or What site should I use for an educational blog?
7 things you should know about wordpress
2) Discussion Forums in the Language Classroom
- what are discussion forums? (Are there different kinds?)
- how can discussion forums be used in the classroom?
- what are advantages / challenges of using authentic vs. class-made discussion forums in the foreign language classroom?
Useful Links:
What is a discussion forum or discussion board and why should I use it?
What can students learn in a discussion forum exchange?
Using discussion boards to extend learning
Discussion Board as CMC (scroll down to page 7)
How to increase student participation in discussion boards
Some helpful guidelines (University of Oregon)
3) Audio and Video Tools in the Language Classroom
- how could video tools enhance language teaching? What video tools are available on the web?
- how could audio tools enhance language teaching? What audio tools are available on the web?
- consider both video and audio already existing, as well as video and audio created by the students
- what are advantages / challenges of each?
Useful Links:
Apps to use for Audio Recording
Youtube in the classroom with tips for different languages
Videos with or without subtitles?
Need to subtitle? use this tool!
Tools for creating videos online
Need only part of a video? use this tool or this tool to cut it out !
Evaluation
After completing the WIKI we will discuss the different ways to incorporate blogs, discussion forums, audio and video tools, or digital storytelling in the foreign language classroom. We will focus on discussing how these tools can enhance our teaching and our students' learning of the target language and culture.
By the end of the workshop we should have a good overview of ways to incorporate these tools in the classroom and a list of advantages and challenges of the tools in our WIKI.
Conclusion
For further information about the suitability of blogs, discussion forums, audio/video tools, and digital storytelling in the foreign language classroom, go to Google and, LOOK NEW THINGS!, The internet is full of useful things ....
Credits
BLOGS
Alm, A. (2009). Blogging for self-determination with L2 learner journals. In M. Thomas (Ed.), Handbook of research on web 2.0 and second language learning (pp. 202-223). Hershey: Information Science Reference.
Armstrong, K., & Retterer, O. (2008). Blogging as L2 writing: A case study. AACE Journal, 16(3), 233-251.
Carney, N. (2009). Blogging in foreign language education. In M. Thomas (Ed.), Handbook of research on web 2.0 and second language learning (pp. 292-313). Hershey: Information Science Reference.
Compernolle, R. A. v., & Abraham, L. B. (2009). Interactional and discursive features of English-language weblogs for language learning and teaching. In L. B. Abraham & L. Williams (Eds.), Electronic discourse in language learning and language teaching (pp. 193-213). Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
Ducate, L. C., & Lomicka, L. L. (2008). Adventures in the blogosphere: from blog readers to blog writers. CALICO, 21(1), 9-28.
Elola, I., & Oskoz, A. (2008). Blogging: Fostering intercultural competence development in foreign language and study abroad contexts. Foreign Language Annals, 41(3), 454-477.
Fellner, T., & Apple, M. (2006). Developing writing fluency and lexical complexity with blogs. The JALT CALL Journal, 2(1), 15-26.
Godwin-Jones, R. (2003). Emerging technologies: Blogs and Wikis: Environments for on-line collaboration. Language Learning & Technology, 7(2), 12-16.
Hourigan, T., & Murray, L. (2010). Using blogs to help language students to develop reflective learning strategies: Towards a pedagogical framework. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 26(2), 209-225.
Lee, L. (2012). Engaging study abroad students in intercultural learning through blogging and ethnographic interviews. Foreign Language Annals, 45(1), 7-21.
Sun, Y.-C. (2009). Voice blog: An exploratory study of language learning. Language Learning & Technology, 13(2), 88-103.
Yang, S.-H. (2009). Using blogs to enhance critical reflection and community of practice. Educational Technology & Society, 12(2), 11-21.
FORUMS
Cziko, G. A. (2004). Electronic tandem language learning (eTandem): A third approach to second language learning for the 21st century. CALICO, 22(1), 25-39.
Goertler, S. (2009). Using computer-mediated communication (CMC) in language teaching. Die Unterrichtspraxis / Teaching German, 42(1), 74-83.
Hanna, B. E., & De Nooy, J. (2003). A funny thing happened on the way to the forum: Electronic discusion and foreign language learning. Language Learning & Technology, 7(1), 71-85.
Hanna, B. E., & De Nooy, J. (2009). Learning language and culture via public internet discussion forums. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Liaw, M.-L. (2006). E-learning and the development of intercultural competence. Language Learning & Technology, 10(3), 49-64.
Schuetze, U. (2008). Exchanging second language messages online: Developing an intercultural communicative competence? Foreign Language Annals, 41(4), 660-673.
Thorne, S. L. (2003). Artifacts and cultures-of-use in intercultural communication. Language, Learning & Technology, 7(2), 38.
Warschauer, M. (1996). Comparing face-to-face and electronic discussion in the second language classroom. CALICO Journal, 13(2-3), 7-26.
VIDEO/AUDIO
Godwin-Jones, R. (2012). Emerging technologies: Digital video revisited: Storytelling, conferencing, remixing. CALICO, 16(1), 1-9.
Hampel, R., & Baber, E. (2003). Using internet-based audio-graphic and video conferencing for language teaching and learning. In U. Felix (Ed.), Language learning online: Towards best practice (pp. 171-193). Lisse: Swets & Zeitlinger.
Kinginger, C. (1998). Videoconferencing as access to spoken French. The Modern Language Journal, 82(4), 502-513.
Lee, L. (2007). Fostering second language oral communication through constructivist interaction in desktop videoconferencing. Foreign Language Annals, 40(4), 635-648.
O'Dowd, R. (2006). The use of videoconferencing and e-mail as mediators of intercultural student ethnography. In J. A. Belz & S. L. Thorne (Eds.), Internet-mediated intercultural foreign language education (pp. 86-121). Boston: Heinle.