ICTEV 2012-Xuan Thu Dang-Using Internet Resources To Teach Listening &amp Speaking

USING INTERNET RESOURCES TO TEACH LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Xuan Thu Dang, Howard Nicholas, Ramon Lewis Faculty of Education, La Trobe University
Xuan Thu Dang, Howard Nicholas & Ramon Lewis
ICTEV 26/05/2012 Melb
Outline
Introduction Aim of presentation Brief description of the study Using internet resources to teach LISTENING Using internet resources to teach SPEAKING Actual ICT use in our case study Main hurdles to ICT use Conclusions & Recommendations
Introduction
ICT use in teaching language skills
Introduction
https://mbhstraining.pbworks.com/w/page/27062818/Digital%20Blooms
Aim of this Presentation

To report part of the study results of a case study on ICT use in foreign language teaching at universities in Vietnam with the focus on using internet resources to teach LISTENING and SPEAKING skills.
Brief description of the study

222 language teachers (~63%) ICT use
Hanoi University, Vietnam
Since 1959
14 language departments Popular foreign languages:
ICT barriers ICT enablers

23 teachers 18 leaders
2 ICT staff
Benefits of internet resources

Extensive & diverse resource of materials Available 24/7 Suitable for different levels Authentic materials Audio & video resources Time- & cost-saving for teachers and learners Useful tools
announcements, conversations, telephone calls, lectures, plays, news broadcasts, interviews, radio programs, stories read aloud, different accents etc.
Principles of using internet resources

Giving students interesting tasks
Letting students lead the show
Involving students in finding resources
Making sure students know how to use the tools
Showing students the tools
LISTENING
Using internet resources to teach LISTENING
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Useful sources for listening

YouTube
Online listening labs
Radio/TV Stations
Useful Sources
e.g. ABC, BBC, VOA, etc.
Podcast, Webcast
e.g. TED, RSA, universities, etc.
OpenCourseWare
e.g. MIT OCW
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Useful Sources - Examples
http://www.youtube.com/ http://www.teachertube.com/
http://www.youtube.com/education
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ABC Learn
http://www.abc.net.au/learn/
http://www.abceducation.net.au/
http://abceducation.net.au/videolibrary/
http://www.abc.net.au/schoolstv/ http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/ programs/edpod/ http://www.abc.net.au/btn/
http://www.abc.net.au/learn/educa tion-portal.htm
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BBC Learning English
14
BBC Podcasts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts
15
BBC Watch & Listen
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/multimedia/archive_llife.shtml
BBC on http://www.youtube.com/user/bbclearningenglish
16
VOA Learning English
http://learningenglish.voanews.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/VOALearningEnglish
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Breaking News English
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/
18
MIT OpenCourseWare
http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm
http://www.youtube.com/user/MIT?ob=0
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La Trobe University - Webcasts
http://www.youtube.com/user/LatrobeUniAustralia?ob=0
The University of Sydney - Webcasts

http://sydney.edu.au/podcasts/video/index.shtml
http://sydney.edu.au/sydney_ideas/lectures/public/index.php
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The University of Melbourne - Webcasts
http://visions.unimelb.edu.au/episode/132
http://upclose.unimelb.edu.au/
www.youtube.com/user/unimelb
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http://www.thersa.org/events/video
The RSA
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL39BF9545D740ECFF
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TED Talks
http://www.youtube.com/use r/tedtalksdirector?ob=4&feat ure=results_main
http://www.ted.com/
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Online Listening Lab
http://www.esl-lab.com/
25
Free Audiobooks
http://librivox.org/
26
How to use listening resources

Designing different types of activities
Listening for main ideas
Listening comprehension questions
Note-taking
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Stages of Listening
Before Listening
During Listening
After Listening
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Before Listening
Brainstorming ideas
Introduction of vocabulary
Introduction of grammar
Thoughtprovoking Photos
Short readings
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During Listening
Using various types of activities Quality of equipment & sound Let students listen more than once
Different levels of learners
Focus on contents & language
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Adjusting speed with VLC Media Player
VLC Media Player
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Adjusting speed with Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player
32
Adjusting speed with JetAudio
33
After Listening
Reflection & Feedback Integrated with writing Checking answers
Integrated with speaking
Revision
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Encouraging listening outside classroom
35
LISTENING SPEAKING
Listening
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SPEAKING
Using internet resources to teach SPEAKING
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Useful Sources for speaking

YouTube
Podcast, Webcast
e.g. TED, RSA, universities, etc.
Useful Sources
Radio/TV Stations
e.g. ABC, BBC, VOA, etc.
Newspapers
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Speaking Conversation questions
http://iteslj.org/questions/
39
BBC - Podcasts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/tae
40
BBC 6 Minute English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/6min
41
Speaking with Daves ESL Cafe
http://www.eslcafe.com/
42
YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U&feature=relmfu
43
TED Inspiring Talks
http://www.ted.com/
44
British Council on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/BritishCouncilTE
45
Stages of speaking in classroom
Before
Introduction of vocab, grammar
During
Motivating, encouraging, facilitating Avoiding interruption
After
Feedback on pronunciation, intonation, fluency Integrating with writing or other skills Encouraging outof-class practice
Brainstorming
Introductory listening or reading
Collecting speaking difficulties
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How to use speaking resources

Pronunciation practice
Listen and repeat
Presentations
Debate
Listen and response
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Pronunciation Practice
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Pronunciation Practice
http://www.englishelearning.com/index.php?affiliateid=1
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Accent Training
http://accent.gmu.edu/browse.php
50
VOA on YouTube Watch, Repeat & Discuss
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Debatable issues
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/opinion
http://www.sbs.com.au/insight/archive
http://vnexpress.net/
52
Debates
http://idebate.org/debatabase
53
Debates
http://www.debating.co.nz/?page_id=249
54
Presentation tools
MS PowerPoint
http://prezi.com/
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/educationtemplates-collection-FX101842224.aspx?CTT=97
55
Voicethread
A collaborative, multimedia slide show Holding images, documents, and videos Commenting in various ways = using voice, text, audio file, or video Sharing with others
http://voicethread.com/?#q
56
Speaking practice with Podomatic
http://www.podomatic.com/login
57
Speaking practice with Present.me
http://present.me/
58
Voice recording with Audacity
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/
59
Voice recording with JetAudio
http://www.jetaudio.com/
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Actual ICT use in our case study

Main software/websites for lesson preparation
web browser
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Main software/websites for classroom teaching

presentation with powerpoint
65.3
email
65.3
internet search engine

70.7
40.5
presentation with powerpoint internet download
web browser
73
36.5
internet search engine
word processing
81.1
33.8
word processing
0 20 40 60 Percentage 80
89.2
100
voice recording
0 20
31.1
40 60 Percentage
80
61
Main Hurdles to ICT Use

Institutional level
Lack of ICT guidelines
Teacher level
Limited ICT resources
Lack of teacher-specific ICT training
Low confidence/competence in ICT skills
Lack of incentives for ICT use
Increased workloads
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Conclusions & Recommendations

Internet resources
Useful for listening and speaking skills Authentic
Favourable environment
ICT policy + dissemination Practical Incentives Pedagogy before technology Sharing good practices
ICT training for teachers

Teacher-centred
On-going
Extensive
Peer support
Time & cost-saving
Learning by doing
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Your questions and comments are much appreciated!
Thank you very much!
For further information, contact:
Xuan Thu Dang xtdang@students.latrobe.edu.au

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