Abstract
Language learning with ICT encompasses a range of tools, strategies and activities. This chapter discusses theories of language as they link to CALL and ICT and then discusses principles for selecting tools and platforms that can be used to support language learning with ICT. The types of tools available to teachers and learners are then surveyed, and the components and process of a constructivist language learning project is described. After completing the chapter the reader will have gained an awareness of how language learning theories support learning with ICT, how to begin to make decisions on selecting appropriate digital tools and strategies, and how language learning with ICT can be accomplished through a digital project.
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Appendix: Resources
Appendix: Resources
The tools and sites in this list are good places for teachers to begin exploring ICT in the L2 classroom. Many tools are available in free but limited versions and paid, full-featured versions.
Audio, Image, and Video Editing, and Website Creation
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Audacity: audacity.sourceforge.net
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GarageBand (for Apple devices): apple.com/mac/garageband/
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Google Sites: sites.google.com
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iMovie (for Apple devices): http://www.apple.com/mac/imovie/
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Movie Maker (for Windows devices): windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/movie-maker
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OfficeMix: mix.office.com
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Prezi: prezi.com
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Slideshare: slideshare.net
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SnagIt: techsmith.com/snagit.html
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Sway: sway.com
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Vocaroo: vocaroo.com
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WeVideo: wevideo.com
Blogging, Microblogging, Video Sharing, and Social Bookmarking
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Blogger: blogger.com
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Diigo: diigo.com
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Symbaloo: symbaloo.com
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Twitter: twitter.com
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Vimeo: vimeo.com
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Wordpress: wordpress.com
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YouTube: youtube.com
Collaboration and Social Learning Platforms
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Doodle: doodle.com
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Edmodo: edmodo.com
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Google Docs: drive.google.com
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Lino.it: en.linoit.com
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Padlet: padlet.com
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TodaysMeet: todaysmeet.com
Language and Digital Tool Reference
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100 Best Digital Learning Tools For 2012: teachthought.com/technology/100-best-digital-learning-tools-for-2012
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50 Incredibly Useful Links For Learning & Teaching The English Language: teachthought.com/learning/50-incredibly-useful-links-for-ell-educators
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Digital Tools for Teachers: digitaltoolsforteachers.blogspot.sg
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Gerry’s Vocabulary Teacher: cpr4esl.com/gerrys_vocab_teacher/index.html
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Macmillan Dictionary: macmillandictionary.com
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Purdue OWL Lab: owl.english.purdue.edu
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Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab: esl-lab.com
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Rubistar: rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
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Well Said: itunes.apple.com/sg/app/nie-well-said/id495877379
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Wilkinson, M. (2016). Language Learning with ICT. In: Renandya, W., Widodo, H. (eds) English Language Teaching Today. English Language Education, vol 5. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-38834-2_18
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