Hi guys!
Today I’m going to share my Current Issues class experiences.
In our digitalized world, educational technology in English Language Teaching (ELT) involves the integration of digital tools and resources to enhance language learning experiences. It encompasses various technologies and methods to improve language acquisition, communication skills, and overall language proficiency.
In our first 8 week, we are mostly concerned with theorical part such as The 3×3 model of 21st century learning and I think, this was essential to build up our base knowledge about the area. However, the concepts are highly dense and confusing to remember.
After the theoretical part of the class, we get involved more with the materials. First, we create corpus-based material by using our gathered information. In my opinion, I doubt that I will use this approach in my professional life because using corpora was complex and teachers have many other options to integrate the technology to the education.
Secondly, we informed about flipped classrooms and also use of multi-media. Following to this information, we create a flipped class material which is suitable for young learners. This task was hard to complete because creating a video with correct sound system and also well integrated pedagogy was crucial and compelling.
Thirdly, create AR/VR teaching material. I enjoyed the creation process and also I find AR/VR very interesting so that, to get students’ attention this technique is significant.
Finally, we create AI based material. Even though I use AI in my learning process, I have never thought about the AI in teaching process. In our last class we are informed about two face of the coin and that certainly give new educational view.
In conclusion, I find Current Issues class very effective and beneficial. However, we had to deal with too many tasks, and they sometimes made me anxious and stressed. My suggestion to new comers to this class is that you should use fluently various designing platforms such as canva, animaker etc.
