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6th Annual Conference, March
25-27, 2004
How to
Integrate Computers With a Student-Centered Teaching Approach
(45 min.)
Thursday, March 25th
4:15 p.m.
Bldg. 46/103
Hoe Kyeung Kim, Defense Language Institute
Abstract: One of the challenges for language teachers in using computers in their classrooms is how to integrate their computer use with a student-centered teaching approach. In spite of diverse applications of computers, language teachers limit their use of computers to instructional tools. Due to this tendency, computers are not widely utilized to support a student-centered teaching approach.
This presentation will explore potential uses of computers
in student-centered teaching environments. In language teaching, uses
of computers, such as emails, and discussion boards, and the Internet,
are expected to increase meaningful interaction among students and native
speakers of a target language and easy access to authentic materials.
To maximize the benefits of computers, however, language teachers need
to utilize computers in ways to empower students in their learning experience.
In terms of students’ learning tools, computers in language classrooms
need to be utilized as student tools for writing, communicating, and researching.
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