Digital Technology for ELL

Digital Technologies for English Language Learning

http://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/2014/04/two-video-activities-cover-four-skills/

Dear students of ICT,

Today's topic is Digital Technologies for English language learning. In the modern era no one can escape from technology inventions and products. To fulfill the English education demands we also really take advantages from those technological creations, especially for English learning. Some of them are using digital technologies for English language skills practices. For further information you can read some articles in the following links:

1. http://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/2014/04/two-video-activities-cover-four-skills/

2. http://online.cune.edu/teaching-literacy-strategies-speaking-listening/

3. http://www.english-guide.org/category/listening/sciencetechnology

4. http://www.esl-lab.com/

5. http://www.esldiscussions.com/index.html

6. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/10-ways-use-technology-build-vocabulary

7. https://www.noodle.com/articles/5-tech-tools-to-aid-your-reading-comprehension

8. http://www.learningunlimitedllc.com/2013/02/15-apps-for-comprehension/

9. https://prowritingaid.com/art/26/10-Free-Writing-Apps-and-Tools.aspx

10. http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/best-free-software-for-writing-10-programs-to-unleash-your-creativity-1141280

Please try to search and practice all new technological tools and applications for your English learning activities. Good luck.

Regards,
Dr. Rudi Hartono, M.Pd.

Digital Technologies for ELT

Digital Technologies for English Language Teaching

http://www.news4desi.com/category/more/technology/digital-technology/

Dear students,

Today's discussion topic is Digital Technologies for English Language Teaching. To know more about it you can see  some slides I uploaded in the the following link: https://sites.google.com/site/mrhartonosclass/download. Study some digital applications for English teaching on each page, then try one by one. Put your comments on the comment box below. Thanks.

Regards,
Dr. Rudi Hartono, M.Pd.

Midterm Test of ICT Classes

Midterm Test of ICT in Language Learning

http://worldartsme.com/midterm-test-clipart.html#gal_post_35929_midterm-test-clipart-1.jpg

Dear students,

Today's activity is doing your midterm test. The test you should do covers designing one interactive Powerpoint file that contains English instructions for students of senior high school. It can be about teaching grammar, text types, language functions or short functional texts in four language skills: listening, speaking, reading or writing skill (Choose one). Please submit your work this week to the following Edmodo link https://www.edmodo.com/englishunnes by doing registration using the group code as follows:

1. ICT Class Wednessay 07:00, Group Code: e43m2j

2. ICT Class Wednesday 09:00, Group Code: 7ik2gn

Do your work best. Thanks.

Regards,

Dr. Rudi Hartono, M.Pd. 

Instructions with Technologies for Middle School Classrooms

http://inspiringenglish.blogspot.co.id/2015/02/innovations-in-learning-technologies.html

Dear students of ICT,

Today's discussion is "Instructions with Technologies for Midle School Classrooms". To know more about it please read the articles in the following links:
1. http://inspiringenglish.blogspot.co.id/2015/02/innovations-in-learning-technologies.html
2. http://cybersmart.org/
3. http://americantesol.com/blogger/teachingenglish-with-technology/
4. http://docentesenextremadura.wikispaces.com/Wikis+in+Education
5. http://tewt.org/
6. https://www.cambridgeenglishteacher.org/courses/details/18607
7. https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/the-benefits-new-technology-language-learning
8. http://www.colorincolorado.org/teaching-ells/technology-english-language-learners
9. http://www.middleschool.net/resources-middleschool-students.htm
10. http://mrsnasto.com/home/warmupCPU.htm
After reading the articles above, please make comments or opinions by writing yours in the comment box below.
Good luck and have a nice learning.

Regards,
Your lecturer

Dr. Rudi Hartono, M.Pd.

Online Social Media Applications for Language Teaching & Learning

http://online.arbor.edu/blog/top-apps-for-teachers/

Dear students of ICT in Language Learning,

There are many online applications for teachers settled in the websites that can be used for our language teaching and learning process in the classroom. Let see some and try to use them for our academic purposes.

1. Edublogs (https://edublogs.org/)

2. Edmodo (https://www.edmodo.com/)

3. Moodle (https://moodle.org/)

4. Google Forms (https://www.google.com/forms/about/)

5. Animoto (https://animoto.com/)

For further reading you can read the article in the following link:
http://blog.ed.ted.com/2015/09/19/25-awesome-apps-for-teachers-recommended-by-teachers/

As usual, after reading and trying the above applications, please put your comments on the comment box below. Thanks for your attentions. Good luck.

Regards,
Dr. Rudi Hartono, M.Pd.

New Technologies for a Language Classroom

http://www.greeleyschools.org/Page/13456

Dear Students of ICT,

Today's discussion is "New Technologies for a Language Classroom". Talking about technologies for language teaching and learning in the modern era leads us to explore our mind to recognize more strategies, methods, techniques, and approaches of English language teaching and learning. One of several new methods introduced by many experts of teaching methodology is Blended Learning. Study this new method of teaching and learning for your English classroom. Read some articles in the following links:

1. https://www.knewton.com/infographics/blended-learning/

2. http://www.christenseninstitute.org/blended-learning-definitions-and-models/

3. http://www.edutopia.org/blogs/tag/blended-learning

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xMqJmMcME0

5. https://www.mindflash.com/what-is-blended-learning

See also and download the following video of Blended Learning in the following site:

https://sites.google.com/site/mrhartonosclass/undergraduate-program-s1 (What is BL?)

As usual after you read some articles and watch some videos of Blended Learning, please put your comments on the comment box below by typing your ID. Thanks.

Regards,

Dr. Rudi Hartono, M.Pd.

Global Education Network

Global Education Network

http://asiasociety.org/global-cities-education-network/teaching-best-practices-around-world

Dear students of ICT in Language Learning,

Today's topic is "Global Education Network". To know more what it is let see some articles in the following links:

1. http://horizon.unc.edu/projects/issues/papers/Veitch.html
2. https://globalearlyed.wordpress.com/
3. http://elearningindustry.com/global-education-%CE%B1nd-language-learning-technology
4. http://www.edtechroundup.org/home/do-you-engage-in-technology-supported-global-education-practices-in-your-classroom
5. http://www.getint.net/

After you read the articles above, please make a summary as your understanding on what you have in your mind about Global Education Network (GEN). Please post it on your blog. In order I can see your work, please do write your name, ID number, and blog address in the comment box below. Thanks. Have a nice task.

Regards,

Your lecturer

Dr. Rudi Hartono, S.S., M.Pd.