2. Examine specific teacher doubts about using technology in the classroom and suggest some solutions.
To use technology in the classroom often needs much time to prepare and some teacher might believe coursebooks and formal materials such as audio player and white board are still good facilities. However, their lecture will pick up by using technology. Students can improve their knowledge by searching information related with topics. Teachers can make PPT or Prezi easy to make but look fabulous and wonderful. It would be time consuming work, but it is worth trying.
3. Look at a variety of EFL teaching contexts and instructors' access to computers, and discuss the types of computer-based activities you can do with your learners.
I looked four English course books as EFL teaching contexts and tried to find some instructors' access to computers. I noticed that there aren't as many directions and activities as I expected which let instructors access to computers, and it is pretty surprising me because I distinctly remember we often use computer during the classes to help both teachers and students. In books, instructors play Master CD and show students how to write email and that's all. I might choose wrong EFL teaching contexts and that's why there isn't enough computer-based activities.
Your posting was a help to understand for me.
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Using technology is worth. It is bothering people when they try to learn at first, but if they keep trying to use technology, it must be familiar.
ReplyDeleteNice post! One of your roles as a teacher is to not only create materials for use with your learners, but to share those materials with the education community. It helps those how may not have the ability or time to create the materials. It also helps learners who may want to study on their own.
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