Research_Web2_0


Session:

Research on Web 2.0 applications

to English Language Learning

 


 

Sponsor

 

Syllabus

 

Description

 

Many times, educational advantages from the application of technology have been taken for granted. The inventions such as the book, radio, televison, video recorders/players, etc., have been used a lot as instructional media by ESL/EFL teachers. Internet has not been the exception. Now, a second generation of applications, known as Web 2.0, is here.

 

Just like any new tool, these Web 2.0 applications pose a new challenge, especially to teachers. How are they adapting to these new requirements of the XXI Century knowledge society? What and how are we teaching? Are students more “technology” literate than teachers? Can we teach “digital natives”? But, overall, the question is: Is it worth using the new Web 2.0 applications? What for?

 

Research must play an important role when trying to find answer to these questions. Research may provide the “ways” or methods to get knowledge that can be used more meaningfully by students and teachers. Therefore, the purpose of this session is to demonstrate that the role of the class teacher is quite important when collecting and interpreting information about technological applications.

 

Target Audience

 

This session is directed to any English teacher who is interested in Research in the field of English Language Teaching and Learning. Of course, it is also directed to researchers who are studying the Web 2.0 phenomena. Teachers who want to know more about how they can integrate research into their classes are very welcome.

 

Weekly Content

 

Week 1

Intoductions

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Week 2

Role and objectives of research on EL Web 2.0

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Week 3

Description of Web 2.0 tools

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Week 4

Quantitative methods

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Week 5

Qualitative methods

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Week 6

From here…?

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Moderator

 

Manuel Romero: Majored in English Language Teaching and got a Master's degree in Higher Education. He works in Puebla, México for Universidad del Valle de Puebla. He is the current Chief of the Research Department and has done some research on Language Policies and influence of Technology in the EFL/EFT field.

 

Tools to be used

 

 

Join this session

 

To join this group:

 

From January 1 to 14:

 

  1. Go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/research_on_web_2_0
  2. Click on the blue button: This is just an image. The real button is on the Yahoo Group. If you don´t have a Yahoo ID, you will be prompted to create one (it is free).
  3. Follow the instructions

 

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