This volume in the ALLC series offers current and soon-to-be professionals in the ESL/EFL field a comprehensive guide to using technology to enhance the English language learning experience. It presents practical insights based on real-life classroom experiences, including contributions from teachers in various countries.
This volume in the ALLC series offers current and soon-to-be professionals in the ESL / EFL field a comprehensive guide to how to make the best use of technology to enhance the English language learning experience. The book has a predominant focus on practical insights that are based on successful real-life experiences at the classroom and study program level, including contributions from teachers in various countries. Nevertheless, there is also a strong foundation in existing research and literature as they relate to the needs of English language teachers. To promote reflective and exploratory practice, there is plenty of 'food-for-thought' for the reader.
Although pre-service and in-service teachers represent the primary audience, the book is likely to be just as useful for language program administrators, researchers, curriculum and materials writers, and e-learning developers.
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"Everything you need to update or upscale your technology skills for the EF/SL classroom. Replete with just the right amount of theory and loads of practical applications for 21st century technology usage, this book is a must for every English language teacher's professional library." - Dr Christine Coombe, Dubai Men's College, United Arab Emirates
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List of Figures and Tables |
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| Series Editor's Introduction |
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| Acknowledgements |
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| Introduction |
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1 The Twenty-first-century Learning Experience |
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2 The Classroom as a Technology Centre |
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3 Fostering Autonomous Learning |
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45 | (24) |
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4 Curricular Vetting for Online and Mobile Learning |
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69 | (22) |
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5 Technology for Speaking and Listening |
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91 | (22) |
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6 Technology for Reading and Writing |
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113 | (21) |
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7 Language, Principles and Technology |
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134 | (23) |
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8 Technology for Assessment, Evaluation and Proficiency Testing |
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157 | (23) |
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9 Professional Development and Technology |
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180 | (23) |
| Glossary |
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203 | (3) |
| References |
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206 | (18) |
| Index |
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Originally from Queens, New York, Leo entered the field more than 20 years ago. Over the years, he has worked as a teacher, program administrator and director, project manager, proficiency rater/examiner, and consultant. In the area of educational technology, he has led the design, development, and successful implementation of online language learning platforms for diverse constituents, including a large international telecommunications company and a network of international universities. He has also instituted large-scale, nationwide blended learning programs for government agencies as well as technology-centred curricula at several language centres. Leo has authored/co-authored more than 20 publications and regularly presents at international conferences.
