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813-974-2769 TELL@ELI Email: gorenczo@ehelios.acomp.usf.edu |
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Technology
Enhanced Language Learning at the
English Language Institute |
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Chat,
Video, and Audio in the ESL Classrooms |
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Over the course of the semester, teachers at the ELI
have been exploring and integrating various computer and Internet
applications ranging from website development with specific ESL activities to
the use of audio and video. All the CALL activities are geared towards
enhancing ELI’s students language learning experience through innovate
applications and tools. This issue of the TELL@ELI presents a short overview
on how teachers integrated chat,
video, and audio in their classrooms, and how these can be used to strengthen
and explore the functions of language. |
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TELL@ELI Issue 5, Spr/Sum 2004 |
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Copyright © 2004, University of South Florida. |
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Debbie Mitchell explores Dr. Seuss for pronunciation
practice by integrating online audio and text files with follow-up activities
using sound recorder or asynchronous conferencing tools (e.g. Nicenet). Iona
Sarieva suggests a possible scenario for why students diverge from chatting
tasks in L2 and reviews the types of
activities that can be used with chat tools to enhance students language
learning and interest in language learning through chat. Lastly, Elizabeth de
Sousa presents how she integrated the use of QuickTime movie trailers in her
ESL classroom and offers possible follow-up activities. I would like to thank
Debbie, Elizabeth, and Iona for taking the time to share their activities
with the rest of us! Many free resources and applications are available
on the ELI Teacher’s Page (online and on Nicenet). A few new links have been
added on WebQuests; Links for Teachers; Rubrics, Tools, and Surveys; and
Pragmatics. If you find a particular free resource or application or have
designed a lesson plan from a particular website, please let me know so that
we will include it in the Fall issue. Last, but not least… I would sincerely like to
congratulate Iona Sarieva for being hired as your new Call Consultant at the
ELI. Iona has developed many workshops in the past on integrating CALL into
the classroom, has already worked as an instructor at the ELI, and most
importantly is a wonderful colleague. I know that you will be in great hands
with her! Recently, a friend said to me: “You win the lottery
by the people you meet”. That is absolutely true for all the faculty and
staff at the ELI. Thanks to all for a most wonderful experience! |
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By
Annmarie Gorenc Zoran |