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Advantages of using technology in Foreign Language Learning

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ADVANTAGES OF USING TECHNOLOGY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING

New Horizons 2010Roanoke,

María Espíritu

Some years ago it was unthinkable the use of technology in the learning of foreign languages.

Today in most colleges we have Internet Wireless connection.

Older textbook’s generation

Today

Nice grammar instructor

Other online resources

Streaming Video

Caption

Lab Audio MP3

Practice, homework

Record and compare

Reviews, exams

Assessment

V

Video without caption

Gradebook

Student's friendly technology that reinforces The 5 C's:

1. Communication,

2. Culture,

3. Connections,

4. Comparisons,

5. Communities

Teacher's friendly technology: (rosters, scripts, answer keys)

Availability 24/7.

Group work

Bb Exams with feedback

KEEP IT SIMPLE

Wikis,Twitter,

YouTube,ITunes,

My Space,Facebook,

Google Docs,Dropbox,

Groove Synchronization,Skype, etc., etc.

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