The first day in classroom, there are many questions about Multimedia Technology in globalization. Teacher gave and my friends answer question of this subject
1. List computer technology you have used in your study. What are they used for?
Ø e-learning used learn language lesson, practice to listen and thinking skill
Ø Website (Internet) to search important information for my assignment
2. List you favorite website. How often do you use them? What can you learn from that website?
3. What computer technology will you used in your classroom? Why?
Ø CAI – used for learn language and lesson computer by self
Abbreviation
ESOL = English for speakers of Other Languages
TESOL =Teaching English to speakers of Other Languages
ELL = English Language Learner(s)
PDF =Portable Document Format (Adobe Acrobat)
Then I learned articles about “Innovative Educational Technology in the Global Classroom”, “Thinking on the Application of Multimedia into College English Teaching” and “On the Problems and Strategies of multimedia Technology in English Teaching”
“Innovative Educational Technology in the Global Classroom”
This article written by Deoksoon Kim about teachnology in the classrooms.
Ø Blogging
Blogs are online commentary,personal reflections,or news on particular subject. Studentscan include text, graphics,PDF files, pictures,and links to other blogs, Webpages, and other social media.
Ø Podcasting
Podcast internet-based audio programs available for download that allow the listenerto play the audio through acomputer or on an MP3 player.
Ø Creating a Wiki
Teachers suggested teaching methods and activities to their classmates via a wiki in Blackboard or another program or
Website.
Ø Online Discussion
“Thinking on the Application of Multimedia into College English Teaching”
It tell about Mutimedia teaching method usefulness in English classrooms. It beneficial to improve their ability of communication.
The last one….
“On the Problems and Strategies of multimedia Technology in English Teaching”
This arcticle by Jun Xu that tell us about……….
Problem from Application of Mutimedia Technology
Ø Major Means Replaced by the Assisting One
Ø Loss of Speaking communication
Ø The Shinking of Students’ Thinking Potential
Ø Abstract Thinking Replaced by Imaginal thinking
Suggestions and Strategies to the Existing Problems
Ø The Beauty of Courseware is not the Sole Pursuits
Ø The Computer Screen can’ t substitute the Blackboard
Ø Poweer Point can not Take the Place of Student ‘s Thinking and Practice.
Ø Traditional teaching Instruments and Devices should not be Overlooked.
Ø Mutimedia Technology should not be Overused
In addition I learn about………
Mindjet Mind Manager
It can helps to make and present a mind mapping in the classroom.
Adobe Captivate 4 Program
