Reflections on Week 10

Teaching English with technology implies a great challenge and requires effort and dedication. There’s no single teaching method but rather a wide range of active learning strategies. Children learn globally and not always do they learn everything we teach but they learn better when they are motivated and find activities interesting and  meaningful. They learn quickly but they also forget quickly so permanent recycling and repetition are extremely important.  One way to do that is through tech-exercises and activities they can do at home and at school

There are some nice ideas when teaching a foreign language. Teachers have to generate a nice environment and develop an intellectual one to grow in language learning. They have to promote a positive attitude towards language learning in general and to form a good basis for later development of reading and writing towards effective communication. To do this we can use technology. 

Little children are not interested in the language itself but in what they can do through that language if we promote interesting activities like site to play and study at the same time.

Teaching of a foreign language should be easy, enjoyable and engaging for students. It is enjoyable when it is dynamic and activities are varied and require action. It is easy when the activities are short and within the scope of ability of the pupils. Tech activities  cater for a varied level of proficiency in students. Each student can work at his pace and difficulty.

But teaching English with tech allows students to use the language in a purposeful way. It is motivating and. Memorable as students get involved and participate actively in the activities. And when they go home they will talk about what they have done and learnt.

Elena