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JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW OUTLINE TITLE: New Tools for Student Engagement AUTHOR: Toffler Niemuth SOURCE: Leadership 39 no3 Ja/F 2010 New Tools for Student Engagement · Technology adoption among students  o Time on computers/technology  o Contrary experience in language classes  o Antiquated technology · Wealth of online resources  o Voice-over IP tools like SKYPE  o Podcast lessons on MP3 players  o Social networks  o Electronic flashcards on ipods · Podcasts  o Download and play for class  o Give to students to listen on own · Mobile-based flashcard lessons  o Spaced memory repetition of new words and grammar concepts  o Review on mobile phone · Writing correction services  o Lang-8 and correctmytext.com (native speakers correct the text)  o Used for revisions saving teacher time  o Self-check comparisons with native speakers  o Explore cultural differences in expressions · Speaking practice  o Voice-over IP technology <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § Google Talk <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § Skype <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> § Italki.com · Addressing concerns about Internet use <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Engaging <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Fun <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Facebook, itunes · Proving the value of learning online <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o 2008 study Seton Hall University <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Weekly interaction with a native speaker does more to enhance a second language learner’s fluency and accuracy than an entire additional semester. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Additional exposure <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o More use of the language in meaningful contexts <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Authentic language <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Linguistic and cultural knowledge <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Provides real-life, interactive situations <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Increases motivation <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Gives immediate feedback · The next step <span style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"> o Incorporating technology in lesson plans ** ACTIVITY: ** A game will be designed based on basic Spanish phrases combined with electronic flashcards.
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