Overview

This topic develops students’ theoretical knowledge and practical skills for using and evaluating digital technologies for second language teaching and learning in TESOL. It provides students with a solid foundation for understanding the role and implementation of current digital technologies (including AI and Language Apps) in enhancing the quality of … For more content click the Read More button below. The topic also covers theoretical bases, pedagogical principles, strategies and practical tools for using and evaluating digital technologies in second, foreign, or additional language teaching, particularly in various TESOL contexts. The topic also explores the digital teacher framework for designing, delivering and evaluating learning in online language classrooms.

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Aims

  1. Raise students’ awareness of the role, trends and competencies of digital technologies, including AI and Language Apps in enhancing students’ engagement and the quality of second/foreign/additional language teaching and learning
  2. Provide students with key concepts, principles, strategies and tools for using digital technologies in second/foreign/additional language learning and teaching
  3. Develop students’ digital mindsets and skills to use digital technologies, including, AI  and Language Apps for designing, delivering and evaluating  second/foreign/additional language learning in online language classrooms

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Critically reflect on solutions to issues relating to the use of current digital technologies in second, foreign or additional language teaching and learning.
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Critically evaluate theory and research pertaining to digital technologies in second, foreign or additional language teaching and learning.
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Present key ideas relating to theory and practice of using digital technologies in second, foreign or additional language teaching and learning.
4.
Design materials using a range of digital technologies for second, foreign or additional language teaching and learning.
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Critique your own and evaluate others’ teaching practices of using digital technologies in second, foreign or additional language teaching and learning.

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