Learning english through ICT tools


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The present book has been written for teachers and students of English as a second language (L2, henceforth) and considers the three educational levels, namely, school, college and university. They will find it as a useful resource since it provides readers with insights, suggestions and approaches to implement the so-called Information and Communication Technology (ICT, henceforth) tools to develop the four language skills, namely, reading, writing, listening and speaking, along with a grammar knowledge. More specifically, this book will contribute to help L2 English teachers in designing creative and motivating lesson plans in which L2 English students will learn English through the use of ICT tools while developing several competences such as the digital competence, the learning to learn (that is to say, they learn by doing), autonomy and an active role given they are responsible for their own learning. In this student-centred approach, the teacher is a guide and a facilitator of resources. The resources described in this book will foster L2 English teachers and L2 English learning to consider that lesson plans are more effective when the teacher has determined the learning and teaching objectives for both ICT and English. A detailed explanation regarding how each ICT tool functions is provided in the corresponding chapters so that L2 English teachers are able to build standing selection criteria when applying each ICT tool in the classroom.




Multiculturalism in Technology-Based Education: Case Studies on ICT-Supported Approaches


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Our differences in language, cultures, and history around the world play a vital role in the way we learn. As technology-based education continues to be used worldwide, there is an ever growing interest in how multiculturalism comes into effect. Multiculturalism in Technology-Based Education: Case Studies on ICT-Supported Approaches explores the multidisciplinary approaches to transculturality and multiculturalism and its influence on technology-based education. This comprehensive reference source is a collection of education cases which investigate transcultural education using theoretical aspects and practical applications inside a technological framework. This book aims to be a reference for university professors, students, and researchers alike.




Las Tic En El Nivel Primario


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Como nunca, las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) se hacen presentes en la vida cotidiana y atraviesan todas las áreas de la actividad humana a través de nuevos dispositivos tecnológicos. Este nuevo escenario se ha convertido, en forma irrefutable, en mediador universal de la cultura. Intentaremos colaborar con los actuales y futuros docentes en el tránsito de este proceso, con el propósito de incorporar contenidos significativos que faciliten la integración de la tecnología en las aulas y en las instituciones educativas. Este camino debería permitirnos planificar y desarrollar un proyecto acorde al actual avance científico-tecnológico y generar un contexto que garantice la excelencia y la aplicación de los conocimientos adquiridos en diversas áreas.Desde esta perspectiva, es importante que los docentes visualicen y se apropien de la riqueza de estos nuevos lenguajes en la vida de las aulas y en el valor educativo que pueden aportar las nuevas tecnologías para innovar y para generar un puente con los estudiantes. Los docentes, los estudiantes y los contenidos que se enseñarán y aprenderán tendrán que estar en el centro, pues serán los protagonistas de la triada didáctica del siglo XXI, contribuyendo a una ciudadanía crítica y autónoma.Mariano ÁvalosLicenciado en Tecnología Educativa (UTN-FRBA, Argentina). Maestrando en Educación, lenguajes y medios (UNSAM, Argentina). Profesor titular de la cátedra Tecnología Educativa I de la Licenciatura en Tecnología Educativa, en la Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Facultad Regional Buenos Aires (UTN-FRBA). Asesor pedagógico en Tecnologías de la Coordinación de Incorporación de Tecnología (INTEC) del Ministerio de Educación del Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Profesor de informática y NTICX desde hace más de 25 años en los distintos niveles del sistema educativo. Ponente y conferencista en diversos congresos, jornadas y encuentros de educación. Es autor de numerosos libros de educación y tecnologías; entre ellos, Las TIC en el nivel inicial (Bonum, 2017), Usando las TIC en la escuela primaria (Ediciones Acercándonos, 2016), Cómo diseñar un ambiente educativo y tecnológico (SB, 2016) y ¿Cómo trabajar con TIC en el aula? Una guía para la acción pedagógica (Biblos, 2010).Este libro contiene las siguientes propuestas entre otras: Explorando los números fraccionarios con la planilla de cálculo y otras aplicacionesMidiendo con la ayuda de las TIC Diseño de una tabla para registrar el cambio del clima (articulación con Ciencias Naturales) Presentaciones con diapositivas sobre: "Del codo a la balanza, sistemas para medir y pesar" (articulación con Historia de la Ciencia) Con este libro tendrá en sus manos un manual sobre cómo se conjuga la educación en tiempos actuales. ¡Descargue ya este libro y comience a aprender sobre este maravilloso mundo!




Handbook of Research on Sustainable Development and Economics


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With a current world population that exceeds seven billion, resource consumption awareness is more important than ever. Investing in sustainable technologies and renewable resources is a necessary step to ensure the future quality of life of all human beings. The Handbook of Research on Sustainable Development and Economics explores topics such as poverty, gender equality, health, security, and the environment through global empirical studies and fundamental frameworks. With the goal of promoting sustainable techniques for the global future, this handbook is a critical reference for business leaders, educators, policymakers, environmental specialists, and the public at large.




Challenges and Opportunities for the Global Implementation of E-Learning Frameworks


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As schools continue to explore the transition from traditional education to teaching and learning online, new instructional design frameworks are needed that can support with the development of e-learning content. The e-learning frameworks examined within this book have eight dimensions: (1) institutional, (2) pedagogical, (3) technological, (4) interface design, (5) evaluation, (6) management, (7) resource support, and (8) ethical. Each of these dimensions contains a group of concerns or issues that need to be examined to assess and develop an institutions e-capability in order to introduce the best e-learning practices. Challenges and Opportunities for the Global Implementation of E-Learning Frameworks presents global perspectives on the latest best practices and success stories of institutions that were able to effectively implement e-learning frameworks. An e-learning framework is used as a guide to examine e-learning practices in countries around the globe to reflect on opportunities and challenges for implementing quality learning. In this book, therefore, tips for success factors and issues relevant to failures will be presented along with an analysis of similarities and differences between several countries and educational lessons. While highlighting topics such as course design and development, ICT use in the classroom, and e-learning for different subjects, this book is ideal for university leaders, practitioners in e-learning, continuing education institutions, government agencies, course developers, in-service and preservice teachers, administrators, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students seeking knowledge on how e-learning frameworks are being implemented across the globe.




Multiliteracies


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First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.




Digital Turn in Schools—Research, Policy, Practice


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This volume is a compilation of selected papers that were presented at the annual conference of the International Council of Educational Media (ICEM) in Tallinn, Estonia, on September 5 - 7, 2018. The book reports on recent interdisciplinary research and innovative practices regarding school-wide implementation of digital innovation and connects it with recent developments in the field of educational media. The key concept is “Digital Turn,” which is understood as a socio-technical transition towards next-generation digital learning ecosystems in education. Although Digital Turn can also be implemented at the classroom or national levels, most of the contributions in this volume take a whole-school perspective on the policies and practices regarding digital innovation, educational media, e-assessment, digital competences of teachers and students as well as learning design and learning analytics.




Task-Based Language Teaching


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"A comprehensively revised edition of Designing tasks for the communicative classroom"--Cover.