The Technology Gap

Presented by Margaret Price

What technology do you use in class?

Pros and Cons Interesting Real world

examples fun

×Troubleshoot×Distraction×REPLACE THE TEACHER

OR ALT×The style can’t varyTechnology needs CONTEXT.

What does the “Technology Gap” mean?

Differences in the availability/quality of technology

Differences in the availability/quality of technology

Using technology ineffectively

Using technology ineffectively

How the Gap Affects You

English Teachers

Some technology has a steep learning curve.A lot of new/ interesting English resources online are designed for NES’sYou may not have all technology available to you.

How the Gap Affects You

ALTs

You can get replacedYou can get replaced

Different levels of accessibility to technology is difficult

Some technology is made for Japanese users

Solutions for Teachers

Solutions for ALTs

Workshop QuestionsGroup 1- How have you used technology in your class?Group 1- How have you used technology in your class?

Group 2- How can you avoid being replaced/ replacing your ALT? What roles do technology and the ALT play in class?

Group 2- How can you avoid being replaced/ replacing your ALT? What roles do technology and the ALT play in class?Group 3- What is good about the new technology (like digital textbooks)?Group 3- What is good about the new technology (like digital textbooks)?

Group 5- What is the most interesting class you have had using (any) technology? What did you use?

Group 5- What is the most interesting class you have had using (any) technology? What did you use?

Group 4- What are some drawbacks to using technology? When is technology good to use/ bad to use?

Group 4- What are some drawbacks to using technology? When is technology good to use/ bad to use?

Resources1. http://www.keepvid.com/

2. Real English- http://www.real-english.com/reo/15/unit15.html

3. Skype- an interesting lesson!

4. Breaking News English

5. The National Geographic website- http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ Provides pictures, videos, and

games that can be used when discussing different parts of the world (like Ghana).

Real EnglishReal English

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