Analyse de Implementing and Researching Technological Innovation in Language Teaching: The Case of Interactive Whiteboards for EFL in French Schools

The paper is an attempt to cover some of the issues of using information and communication technologies (ICT) in foreign languages teaching and learning (FLT/FLL) on the basis of intercultural approach. The facilities of Internet along with computer programs, audio and video devices, interactive whiteboards and telecommunications are considered. Special attention is given to the peculiarities of telecommunication projects; the example of telecommunication project realization is represented. The advantages and disadvantages of distance language learning are considered. Besides, some diffi culties that students and teachers come across during ICT-supported language education are also discussed. Key words: information and communication technologies (ICT), foreign language teaching and learning (FLT/FLL), computer programs, interactive whiteboards, Internet-based (telecommunication) projects, distance learning.

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Implementing and Researching Technological Innovation in Language Teaching

10.1057/9781137470348 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Shona Whyte

Keyword(s):

Technological Innovation ◽

Language Teaching

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Teaching Language Rules as Solutions to Language Problems

Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools ◽

10.1044/0161-1461.1803.194 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 194-205 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Phil J. Connell

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Language Teaching ◽

Teaching Language ◽

Language Problem ◽

Language Problems ◽

Simple Language ◽

Approach To Teaching

The teaching procedures that are commonly used with language-disordered children do not entirely match the goals that they are intended to achieve. By using a problem-solving approach to teaching language rules, the procedures and goals of language teaching become more harmonious. Such procedures allow a child to create a rule to solve a simple language problem created for the child by a clinician who understands the conditions that control the operation of a rule.

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