ICT in the Classroom
Transcript: START ICT in the Classroom JHS/ES Goal To provide a variety of applicable ideas for supplementary materials, ranging from high-tech to low-tech techniques. What is ICT? ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. We use technology in the field of education to: 1. Support communication 2. Transfer information From: English Learning Made Easy- Strategies and Approaches (2015) What is ICT? What is ICT? Information: Data processed in a meaningful and purposeful form. Communication: The process of transferring information from one person to another. Technology: The scientific knowledge and application of an art or skill. From: English Learning Made Easy- Strategies and Approaches (2015) - Offers exposure to authentic, “real-life” English - Access to more resources in English - Gives students the opportunity to communicate with people globally - Helps develop a learner’s autonomy, fosters more indepdence and freedom for learning - Helps students gain more information, it can increase usage of the four skills From: The Impact of ICT on Literacy Education (2004) Benefits of Using ICT in the Classroom Electronic Clock Electronic Clock Use an electronic clock as a timer/stopwatch Free Easy to see and hear Self time managment Electronic Clock PowerPoint PowerPoint PowerPoint Flash Cards and Games Free Downloadable in ppt and pdf format Printable PPT Flash Card PowToon Create short, fun animated videos to spice up your lessons PowToon Pros Free to signup Create short, fun videos Many templates User-friendly PowToon Cons Many features need subscription Requires internet Presentations public and can't download Comic Strips Make free printable comic strips online Comic Strips Free Easy to use Printable and can be emailed Comic Strips Prezi Create fun and interactive presentations, alternative to PowerPoint Prezi Prezi Pros Free to signup Create fun, interactive presentations Many templates User-friendly Cons Many features need subscription Requires internet Presentations public and can't download Audio Technology Voice Recognition Applications - Siri - My Talking Tom Websites - HowJsay (pronunciation) - BusyTeacher (listening) Audio Technology Siri Voice Recognition Applications My Talking Tom built-in voice command feature for Apple products virtual pet game that repeats what the user says Resource for English songs and fill-in-the-blank worksheets Websites HowJsay (pronunciation) BusyTeacher (listening) Online English dictionary that pronounces each word