Unleashing Student Creativity with Technology

Background

Change in teacher role from sage on the stage to guide on the side

Change in student role from passive to active

Technology tools range in price from thousands of dollars to free

Tasks, not tools, are key

Specific skills - Writing

Specific skills - Speaking

Specific Skills -– Reading and vocabulary

Specific Skills – Listening

• RealAudio
• MP3 generators
• Karaoke

Any topic, any skill

• It’s the task, not the tool
• “Computers wo'n’t replace teachers, but teachers who use computers will replace those who don'’t”
• Know-how counts

Be ready – and try it!