Thu, 17 April 2008  For our inaugural episode, we talk with two experts in CALL regarding the skills and knowledge that are necessary for language educators to do CALL. Volker Hegelheimer, Associate Professor of English, Iowa State University
Greg Kessler, Assistant Professor of CALL, Ohio University Host: Shannon Sauro, Visiting Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and TESL, University of Texas at San Antonio Key Themes: - TESOL Technology Standards - Critical skills and strategies - Differences and similarities in skills needed for K-12 versus adult educators - Advice for language teachers just beginning training in CALL Related Links: Theme music "Afterburner" by Ambient Teknology. Available at magnatune.com Comments[1] |
What a wonderful pod cast! I really enjoyed listening and will listen a second time. The music is great and the sound is all really professional. Dr. Sauro does a great job of interviewing Dr. Hegelheimer and Dr. Kessler and bridging their responses with the next question or follow-up questions. I look forward to seeing their TESOL book on the standards. I wonder if that will be sent to all members or if it will be for sale. Both guests sounded engaged in the subject and very knowledgeable.
Don't continue reading if you have yet to listen!
The points I found interesting were:
1. They are not using names of technology in the standards (like Powerpoint!) since software changes so quickly.
2. Some student teachers who are very comfortable with technology are not using it in an engaging way in the classroom.
3. That one focus with technology is to look for authentic materials. This would support the WebQuest concept.
4. That a standard ability for teachers would be to film with a video recorder and be able to make short bits (this is something I have no experience at).
5. They emphasized the importance of knowing how to evaluate and make decisions -- even if you don't know how to use the software.
6. Dr. Kessler takes apart a computer at the beginning of his class to show how to replace simple components and to demystify the "box." This is great!
I look forward to the next pod cast!
Michelle
Don't continue reading if you have yet to listen!
The points I found interesting were:
1. They are not using names of technology in the standards (like Powerpoint!) since software changes so quickly.
2. Some student teachers who are very comfortable with technology are not using it in an engaging way in the classroom.
3. That one focus with technology is to look for authentic materials. This would support the WebQuest concept.
4. That a standard ability for teachers would be to film with a video recorder and be able to make short bits (this is something I have no experience at).
5. They emphasized the importance of knowing how to evaluate and make decisions -- even if you don't know how to use the software.
6. Dr. Kessler takes apart a computer at the beginning of his class to show how to replace simple components and to demystify the "box." This is great!
I look forward to the next pod cast!
Michelle
posted by: Michelle on Thu, 4/24 04:14 PM EDT
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