UNIT 1 - DEFINING ICT

UNIT 1 - DEFINING ICT

1. ICT = Information and Communication Technology

   • Technology which enables users to access, store, manipulate, create and transmit information
     • Combines telecommunications, computing and broadcasting
       • Includes telephones, faxes, computers and televisions
         • Internet is it's main tool

2. History of ICT

   • CDs, videos, recording tools, language labs
     • Word
       • Drag and drop, dictation and collaborate writing
       • Software
         • Internet
     • Powerpoint
   • CALL = Computer Assisted Language Learning
     • 1980s
     • Gap-filling, text reconstruction, multiple choice
     • CALL + Internet/Web-based tools = TELL (Technology Enhanced Language Learning)
       • TELL: Nicky Hockley, 1990s

3. Digital Natives = those who grew up with technology as integral part of their lives

   • Implementation + active participation
   • In teaching
     • Feedback and assessment
     • Resources
       • Authentic materials
       • Collaborative tasks