Technology for ESL

Building Social-Emotional Skills May Be Key to Classroom Management -- Luciansw

Classroom management can take any number of approaches, but a study published in late January finds that some types of interventions tend to have higher success than others. Parsing through 54 ...

Personal Data Privacy of the Students -- Luciansw

Many of us associate data privacy with Gsoc and journalists’ phone calls or Edward Snowden but data privacy is an important issue for all of us and our children. The explosion of social media means ...

Transform teaching with tablets -- Luciansw

The increasing number of tablets in classroom shows us the trend of the future of education. In UK, one in three secondary schools now allows students to use devices on their grounds. But are tablets ...

6 Great Apps to Help Children Learn Outside of the Classroom -- Sally Wilson

It can be tempting to dismiss all technology aimed at children as somehow harmful or bad for them. And while it's true that plopping youngsters down in front of the television to ingest a ...

Positive & Negative Effects of Competition on Academic Achievement - Classroom Management Software with competition function that allows teachers to check students’ performance -- Luciansw

Competition plays an important role in academic achievement because it often spurs students to pursue excellence. College acceptance is competitive, so students who have worked hard to be at the top ...

Re: The Disadvantages of Technology in Classroom -- McKenzie

While technology in the classroom does have some disadvantages (as you mentioned above), there are also a great number of benefits that outweigh the disadvantages. A few of these benefits include: ...

iPads in classroom failed because of poor management (promotional article) -- Luciansw

Schools in Los Angeles are seeking compensation from Apple over a $1.3bn (£870m) iPad-based education project that has gone awry. The project began in 2013 and aimed to give iPads and other ...

Advert: Increasing funding from the Scottish government for teaching foreign languages in schools (promotional article) -- Luciansw at mythware.com

Increasing funding from the Scottish government for teaching foreign languages in schools The money, a 44% increase on the £5m allocated last year, is designed to help local authorities implement ...

ESL technology survey -- Randy Gifford

My friend is doing her doctorate in using technology in the ESL classroom. This interest group seems like a great resource. If you have fifteen minutes, please take the survey. If you should decide ...

To catch up with Apple -- Luciansw

Apple has launched new MacBook this week and released an ambitious note: “With the new MacBook, we set out to do the impossible: engineer a full-size experience into the lightest and most compact ...

Modern information technologies in education -- Thomas Glencross

In the age of information technologies the approach to education has suffered significant changes. Today you can study without spending much time in the classes. Actually, you can study remotely, at ...

Voces ESL/ELD Courseware -- Erin

Do you teach teenage or young adult ELLs? Are you looking for something different that will catch their eye, get their attention, and help them learn English as well as American culture? Voces ...

Interactive teaching technique -- luciansw

What is Interactive teaching? Interactive teaching is something we all know about. Teachers use interactive teaching methods of asking questions, holding discussions and checking homework all the ...

Re: Pros and Cons Technology in the Classroom -- Dr. Turnoi Turjakuunnen

It's not just a matter of having computers in the classroom. Students should be able to practice authentic language, and if you don't have such materials that can be used on a computer, then ...

Re: Pros and Cons Technology in the Classroom -- Micked Alexandre

its great

Teach Lessons from Your mobile Device -- Trevor

I've recently created some web based English Discussion topics for Asian businesspeople and my students seem to enjoy them. The lessons are teachable from a mobile phone or iPad. If you're ...

Free Online Course in Computer-Assisted Language Learning -- E-center for Professional Development

Dr. Thomas Thibeault from Southern Illinois Univesity Carbondale, USA will offer a free online course in computer-assisted language learning via our online learning system at www.etesol.edu.vn. This ...

What Are Authoring Tools in English-Language Teaching? -- Laura Jean Holton

The Internet is a rich source for activities and material for English-language teaching. However, many teachers may not have the technical skills to make full use of these resources. Authoring tools, ...

How to Write a School Technology Plan -- Stacy Zeiger

The use of technology is an essential tool in education as its use among Americans grows and new technology is developed. To use technology effectively in school and to stay up-to-date with the ...

Importance of Education in Information Technology -- Collaborator

Information Technology Education IT education is taught in almost every school in the United States, Canada and Europe. Schools in other areas of the world teach IT at the level of technology that ...

How to Implement a K-8 Technology Plan -- Erin Schreiner

A technology plan is a statement of the school's technology goals. This plan can cover one academic year, but more often covers the course of three to five years. A well-written K to 8 technology ...

Technology Standards for Schools -- Joe Murray

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has been in the forefront for developing technology standards for students, educators and administrators since technology use became ...

How to Integrate Technology in Primary Grades -- Erin Schreiner

Students are naturally intrigued by technology, so its integration into a lesson promotes engagement. In most districts, technology classes are not required until middle and high school. However, ...

Optimizing Computer-assisted Language Learning (CALL) -- Michael G. Hines

Technology transforms virtually all human pursuits. In the field of education, the use of audiovisual aids, computers, and telecommunication devices has radically altered classroom dynamics. For ESL ...

How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Technology in Our Schools -- Missy J. Talbot

Technology is a major part of many schools, and of many school atmospheres and educational programs. In order to make sure that the technology your school is using is good for your school, it is ...

Technology in High Schools: Hindrance or Help? -- Michelle Langley

Technology is a critical component of modern education. Without it, students will not learn the skills they need to succeed in a global work environment that is increasingly dependent on new ...

Technology & Improved Communication in Schools -- Audra Bianca

When Internet, computer and other modern technologies became available to teachers and school personnel, communication with families improved many times over. Inside the school organization, ...

How to Calculate the Return on Investment for Technology in Schools -- Monica Stevens

Modern technology is increasingly used to support student learning in schools and, when used appropriately, to much success. With the tech landscape shifting rapidly, some educators may find ...

Challenges With Implementing Technology in Schools -- Carmen Paduraru

Technology has become an important part of the learning process. Classrooms are rapidly becoming learning environments where information is at hand everywhere, from computers to iPods and social ...

The Accessibility of Technology to Learners in Schools -- Patrice Lesco

Although technology appears to be everywhere in society, there are many school districts that are still struggling with the thought of allowing students access to technology in schools. Part of the ...

The Effects of Technology Use in Schools -- Leslie Renico

In order for high school graduates to be competitive entering college or the employment market, they must have a wide variety of computer skills under their belt. Word processing and multimedia ...

Assistive Technology & Schools -- Sharilyn Rose

The use of technology is benefiting students worldwide. With laptops, interactive whiteboards and presentation software, teachers are using computers and devices to create teaching materials, convey ...

Technology Integration Into Schools (USA) -- Iam Jaebi

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills urges schools to ensure that students exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills related to information, media and technology. To adequately ...

Cultural Issues Related to Technology Use in Schools -- Sylvia Cini

Culture is a broad term that means many things to many people. In the field of education, culture is the body of traditions and beliefs that define a group of individuals, uniting them as a racial, ...

Technology During the 1900s & Schools -- Christine LaFleur

The way technology was used in schools changed dramatically from 1900 to 1999. Before the 1900s, technology did not exist in schools. Instructors taught students with textbooks and chalkboards. ...

How to Fund Technology Upgrades for Schools (USA) -- Susan Ruckdeschel

As funding continues to be challenged by weak economic conditions, school technology upgrades remain at a premium. There are, however, sources out there to continue the funding of needed upgrades ...

Technology Donations for Schools -- Liza Marie

As technology prices come down and consumers continue to upgrade their systems, it is easy for a closet turn into a technology graveyard. Instead of letting the old computers pile up or throwing them ...

Types of Technology Used in Schools -- Georgia Dennis

Technology is a vital part of modern culture and children must be taught to utilize it properly. Schools use a mix of technological equipment to facilitate learning, and students are using technology ...