CALL Me … Maybe: A Framework for Integrating the Internet into ELT
Basically,
the article talks about an alternative framework for internet integration in
ELT. The article present some ideas to integrate the internet in all schools even
at the ones that do not have access to internet.
Nowadays,
the use of the internet is very common, but sometimes we as a teachers have to
know if all the students have the opportunity to access; so in this way they
can learn different things, for example; numerous
sites offer lessons on English language usage, such as grammar, vocabulary, and
idioms. As
well as current events and blogs, information about almost any subject is
available in depth and up to date. This is incredibly valuable for every
subject you can imagine. Almost every school and government research
organization is "on the web", along with libraries, educational
institutions, associations, and many commercial directories and sites.
Furthermore, the article say that internet can be use
as a tutor, the Internet can be used to offer advice, facilitate analysis, or
conduct activities. Also, as a tool, the Internet can be used for a deeper
level of student engagement and interactivity by helping stimulate creativity;
it can also foster communication and
collaboration. If a student have the probability to access to internet is
proven that well help them a lot. For example: to increase learner motivation
and reduce learner anxiety (LeLoup and Ponterio 2003). As the authors said, if
students use internet they can be motivated because they can find so many
things to learn something new on internet. They can access to many website that
will help them in different áreas. That means that students are focusing in
activities in orden to learn; in this way they cannot have the opportunity to
wast their time.
Moreover, mobile phones
are the tools more available is this days. Most of the people Access to
internet through this
tool and not from a computer. Using this tool, people can download applications
for different aims. Now we can communicated with people from different places.
In conclusion, the internet is very important to learn in different areas,
but talking about a language. It does not matter if we have lack of internet
access, teachers can find a way to integrate this tool in their instruction or
classes.
I agree with dalila because the internet is very important for learning languages because with it, students can improve a lot. Also, the internet offers some sites to develop their skills. But, another point very interesting is what happen if they have lack of internet access? now everybody have internet access until on their cellphone. However, when pupils do not have internet, teacher must apply other method to develop their class. For example, teachers must be creative, the class must perform a lot of activities with the purpose to have an easy learning process in a funny way. Finally, the internet is useful for everybody, especially for Students because they might find a lot of things that help them to achieve a good learning and they can be successful in the future.
ResponderEliminarYou are completely right! Nowadays, Internet has become a pretty good ally of ESL teachers, specially of those who aim to innovate their classes not only for esthetic purposes but for improving their students skills as well.
ResponderEliminarI also agree with you when you say that lack of internet access does not mean lack of resources; on the contrary, we as teachers have to find and provide the elements if students cannot get them.
However, in the sense of highlighting internet negative aspects, I think that we have to determine when using internet in our classes might speed up the learning process( depending on the learner' s pace) and when it may slow it down!