Use of Technology in SLA  (May 18, 2013)

Jeff Lebow:  http://jefflebow.net
Reference Site: LearningCall.net   Online Handout: JeffLebow.net/bufs-sla-handout
Below are selected resources that can be useful for language  education.  On the LearningCall.net site you will find more extensive lists and guides.

Tips & Tricks

• Use faster, lighter browsers (e.g. Chrome, Maxthon)

• Use Browser Tabs

• Useful Shortcuts:   ctrl +/-   , ctrl+z,  RIGHT clicking options

• Always notice where you’re saving files.

Activity Sites (more at: LearningCall.net / Activity Guidel )

• Englishpage.com

• English Language Centre Study Zone: http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/

• ESLGamesWorld (flashy games) http://eslgamesworld.com/

• AgendaWeb - Free English Exercises  http://agendaweb.org/

• FreeESLMaterials.com  http://freeeslmaterials.com/sean_banville_lessons.html

• Proprofs.com (make your own quizzes)

• Quizlet (Flashcards)

Presentations
 Powerpoint Alternatives:
  Google Presentations (easy to post online), Prezi (cool interface), Voicethread (interactive)
 Finding Online Presentations:
    Slideshare.net, Authorstream.com, Slideboom.com, Scribd.com, Prezi.com

   Usually possible to post online (embed), and sometimes possible to download original file
   Many Korea-specific materials downloadable from Waygook.org

Social Networking
Facebook Groups:  Language Gardening, Teaching Online, TESL-EJ,  Mobile Devices for Learning

LinkedIn Groups: ESL International , ELT Professionals Around The World , ELT Resources

Diigo (Social Bookmarking): Webheads , Language Learning and Technology, Resources for Languages
Google+:  English Language Teaching,  ESL Teachers,  Learning English  (Hangouts)

Others:  eflclassroom.com,   Englishcompanion.ning.com, ELTChat.org(twitter),  Webheadsinaction.org

Video & Audio
Ted Talks (subtitle, transcript options and downloadable)
EnglishCentral.com – Uses Youtube videos and voice recognition to practice and assess pronunciation

RachelsEnglish.com - Extensive collection of homemade pronunciation explanations & activities

LessonStream.org and ESLVideo.com - lesson plans, and quizzes based on YouTube videos
ELLLO.org - many activities using authentic recordings

LyricsTraining.com - Using songs to practice language skills
Chat bots  Text-to-speech and/or animated recordings. Voki.com,  Naturalreaders.com

Download video from YouTube and other Video sharing sites
 KeepVid.com - online download tool - paste in the video URL, choose your format, can convert
 Torch Browser - click the Media button in the top right   Torchbrowser.com