Exercise: acronyms

Directions: Find words or phrases standing for the following acronyms with short descriptions.

1. IT = Information technology It refers to anything related to computing technology, such as networking, hardware, software, the Internet, or the people that work with these technologies.
http://www.techterms.com/definition/it 



2. ICT = Information and Communications Technology. ICT is an innovative instructional program that prepares students to effectively use technology in learning, communication, and life. Students in Information and Communication Technology.
http://redesign.rcu.msstate.edu/ICT/faq.asp


3. CAI = Computer-Assisted Instruction is an interactive instructional technique whereby a computer is used to present the instructional material and monitor the learning that takes place.
http://wikieducator.org/Computer_Assisted_Instruction_(CAI)


4. CALL = Computer Language Learning (CALL)  is an intercontinental and interdisciplinary journal which leads the field in its dedication to all matters associated with the use of computers in language learning (L1 and L2), teaching and testing.
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/09588221.asp


5. WBI = Web base instruction is delivered over public or private computer networks and displayed by a Web browser. WBI is available in many formats and several terms are linked to it; on-line courseware, distance education on-line, etc.
http://education.socialsciencedictionary.com/Learning-and-Performance-Dictionary/web_based_instruction_(WBI)


6. CBI = Computer Based Instruction The use of computers alongside traditional teaching models is commonplace in classrooms. Teachers create lessons with software programs as well as educational websites to engage students. 
http://www.ehow.com/facts_6081722_computer_based-instruction-education_.html



7. CMC = Computer-Mediated Communications is the process by which people create, exchange, and perceive information using networked telecommunications systems (or non-networked computers) that facilitate encoding, transmitting, and decoding messages.
http://www.december.com/john/study/cmc/what.html



8. TELL = Teaching English Language Learners(TELL) was established in January of 1997 with the financial support of the Office of Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Purdue University. Its mission is to support technology-oriented research and development applicable to foreign language instruction. The Center is committed to disseminating and sharing research results and developed products through a variety of channels for the betterment of the field of foreign language education.
http://tell.fll.purdue.edu/info/


9. MUD = Multiple User Dialogue is defined as a multi-user domain, multi-user dungeon, or multi-user dimension, all of which are referring to the same thing, an environment where multiple people may be logged on and interacting with one another
.http://www.mudconnect.com/mud_intro.html


10. MOO = Matter of Opinion is a text-based online virtual reality system to which multiple users (players) are connected at the same time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOO

learning reflection on lessons

Thinking on the Application of Multimedia into College English teaching. 

       The four main that the new generation should learn how to know, learn how to do, learn how to leave together, learn how to be. The teaching target of college English is to cultivate the student’s comprehensive capabilities to use English, especially  the listening comprehension and oral expression ability.

         1.  The Current Status of the Multimedia Teaching Method in  College English teaching . 

                   We can cultivate the students’s English abilities, which are the final teaching aim  and developing  the student’s English intercommunitive ability.       

  2.  Relationship between the Qualities of the College English Teachings and Multimedia Teaching          

                 The teacher should make innovation on the College English Test and be more active  in  the teaching and carry out effective quality education.

          3.  Misunderstandings and Disadvantages of Multimedia teaching  in College English Teaching            

             - Teachers neglecting the essentials
             - Teachers over use multimedia and neglecting its auxiliary teaching function
             - Some teachers being impercipient to multimedia method.

         4. Some suggestions on  Multimedia Teaching in College English Teaching            

               -  Teacher should change  their ideas of using multimedia teaching that the determinant  of  teaching optimization doesn’t   rely on using whichever  media but the education concept.
              - We should devote major efforts to developing multimedia teaching mode based on network  circumstance. the students’ interest of self –study English will be strengthened, their ability of speaking and listening to English will be also heightened.

       5.  Conclusion   

                The using of multimedia in nowadays, multimedia is a part of thing to developing the teaching in the college classroom. We should support and apply multimedia teaching method into both teachers and learners.

Innovation Education Technology in the global classroom             

    ESOL  teachers must be inventive, creative,  and committed to keeping up with innovation in a rapidly changing world. Teacher should be encouraged to employ instructional technologies in the educational setting- including online discussion, podcasting, and blogging- so that they can keep abreast  of  best  practices in technology.

            The future teachers need to  know how to teach students  who represent generations to come.

1.  Integrating  instructional Technology into an Assignment            
              Seeking to understand how ESOL teachers create meaningfulcontent for future. Teaching content, such as case study portfolios, can be integrated with instructional technology, such as online discussion, podcasts,  blogs, and wiki, to enhance learning experiences and provide better curriculum.

2. The ELL Case Study         
                     This part of the assignment consisted of a number of step: (a) prepare a case study (b) collect data from the ELL (c) analyze multiple data sets, and (d) create a problem scenario specific to the ELL by coming up with the reflective and discussion questions based on the case study experience.

3.  Blogging

         Blogs are online commentary, personal reflections, or new on a particular subject.

4.  Podcasting

     Internet-based audio programs available for downloading that allow the listener to play the audio through a computer or on  the MP3 player.

5.  Creating a Wiki

         After posting their case studies, blogging about them, and creating they podcasts, the preservice  ESOL  teachers suggested teaching methodsand activities to their classmates via a wiki in Blackboard or another program or Website.

6.  Online Discussion

          Communities maybe private or public, and the content can be created and maintained by the instructors. In this project, online discussion provided   a window to observe how the preservice teachers constructed knowledge and interacted with other.

7.  Implications

         This assignment focusing on implementing technology in the classroom  proved to be dynamic, effective, and  beneficial for everyone involved.

Describe the following terms

Synchronous Tools
     Synchronous tools enable real-time communication and collaboration in a "same time-different place" mode. These tools allow people to connect at a single point in time, at the same time. Synchronous tools possess the advantage of being able to engage people instantly and at the same point in time. The primary drawback of synchronous tools is that, by definition, they require same-time participation -different time zones and conflicting schedules can create communication challenges. In addition, they tend to be costly and may require significant bandwidth to be efficient.
 
Asynchronous Tools
     Asynchronous tools enable communication and collaboration over a period of time through a "different time-different place" mode. These tools allow people to connect together at each person's own convenience and own schedule. Asynchronous tools are useful for sustaining dialogue and collaboration over a period of time and providing people with resources and information that are instantly accessible, day or night. Asynchronous tools possess the advantage of being able to involve people from multiple time zones. In addition, asynchronous tools are helpful in capturing the history of the interactions of a group, allowing for collective knowledge to be more easily shared and distributed. The primary drawback of asynchronous technologies is that they require some discipline to use when used for ongoing communities of practice (e.g., people typically must take the initiative to "login" to participate) and they may feel "impersonal" to those who prefer higher-touch synchronous technologies.
http://www.asaecenter.org/Resources/articledetail.cfm?itemnumber=13572

Why do we have to use blog

What is blog       
         A blog is a type of website that is usually arranged in chronological order from the most recent ‘post’ (or entry) at the top of the main page to the older entries towards the bottom.
        Blogs are usually (but not always) written by one person and are updated pretty regularly. Blogs are often (but not always) written on a particular topic – there are blogs on virtually any topic you can think of. From photography, to spirituality, to recipes, to personal diaries to hobbies – blogging has as many applications and varieties as you can imagine. Whole blog communities have sprung up around some of these topics putting people into contact with each other in relationships where they can learn, share ideas, make friends with and even do business with people with similar interests from around the world.

http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/02/05/what-is-a-blog/

Why do we have to use blog in ELT?

   "In terms of why people blog, well, my belief is that it's to have a voice, however small. To think that just like the people who write those fancy opinion columns for The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, you too can share your thoughts, vent, and complain to the public at large. Having said that, there are lots of really smart bloggers who have interesting perspectives on the news, politics, sports, business, etc., people who wouldn't otherwise be heard in mainstream media.
   "Sometimes I'll write something and never get a response from anyone, but other times I'll write about something like an ethical challenge for a Fortune 500 business or the lame excuses men use for cheating on their spouse, and it'll garner dozens or even hundreds of comments from other people, readers who share perspectives I never knew.

http://www.intuitive.com/blog/why_do_people_blog_how_many_bloggers_are_there.html

Thinking on the Application of Multimedia into College English Teaching.

 

       Multimedia teaching method has been used in college English teaching wider and wider. It has contributed a lot to higher teaching quality. At the same time, we have seen many difficulties and misunderstanding about it. We should change our teaching ideas and recognize its impersonal attribute as one of teaching method. So we can utilize modern education technology reasonably to fulfill the target to college English teaching.
The current status of multimedia Teaching Method in CLT
       Some teachers can cultivate their 4 skills -productive and reductive,within the final teaching aim by multimedia teaching method because of its advantage is modular,intelligent and network which will be helpful to college English teaching.
Relationship between the qualities of the college English teaching and multimedia teaching.
          Some teachers should be more active in teaching and carry out effective qualities education in order to develop student's abilities. It make students become competent and high score.
Misunderstanding and Disadvantages of Multimedia Teaching Of College English Teaching.
          Teachers have misunderstanding.
                   -  Attending to trifles and neglecting.
                   -  Depending on multimedia excessively and neglecting its auxiliary teaching function.
                   -  Being impercipient to multimedia teaching method.
Some suggestion on Multimedia Teaching in College English Teaching.
           Teachers should change their ideas of using multimedia teaching.
The modernization of teaching media is not equal the best teaching.
The determinant of teaching depend on the educational conception.
We should devote major efforts to developing multimedia teaching mode based on network circumstance.

Why do we need to Learn English?

      The answer should be easy. English is a universal language (global language in case we are not the only creature who can speak.) The world has changed. We can no longer live alone in our country anymore. If you want to learn the world you need to learn english.
With IT, we can open ourselves to the world and the only way we can connect to the world is to the unviersal language.
    If you are a business man you would have to learn english to expand your business to oversea.
    If you are a students you would have to learn english for your own bright future or, at least, pass the exam.
    If you are an employee you would have to learn english for the benefit of your career.
    Even if you are just a street walker you still want to learn english to understand what's going on in the world.
    No matter who you are. Learn English is very important. You can't avoid it and do not avoid it before you getting too far behind.

 Learning Part

       Obstacle = One that stop, hold up or slow down your progess.
       Discover = To Learn
       Stand for = To represent
      Acceptable = Enough to satisfy with
      Annoy = To be disturbed
      Expose = To subject or allow to be subjected in action, activities or condition
      Assume = To suppose
http://www.kinglishschool.com/learn-english.htm