Creative Use of Information and Communication Technologies in
Language Teaching

k 2014

Creative Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Language Teaching

ŠTĚPÁNEK, Libor

Basic information

Original name

Creative Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Language Teaching

Authors

ŠTĚPÁNEK, Libor (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution)

Edition

Foreign Language Competence as an Integral Component of the Universiy Graduate Profile, IV, 2014

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Presentations at conferences

Field of Study

50300 5.3 Education

Country of publisher

Czech Republic

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14640/14:00079077

Organization unit

Language Centre

Keywords (in Czech)

tvořivost; jazykové vzdělávání; ICT; videokonference;asynchronní komunikace

Keywords in English

creativity; language teaching; ICT; videoconferencing; asynchronous communication

Changed: 8/4/2015 11:45, PaedDr. Marta Holasová, Ph.D.

Abstract

In the original language

This paper shares experience with a successful implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)-enhanced language learning in the university environment. Masaryk University Language Centre-Centrum jazykového vzdělávání engages in teaching, research and project activities that focus on design, development, evaluation and implementation of novel courses and ICT tools in diverse areas, such as CEFR, flexible materials format, authentic situations, creative processes, community-of-practice communication and ICT-enhanced language learning. Outcomes of recent projects (INVITE, COMPACT, IMPACT) indicate that the ICT-enhanced approach can play a fundamental role in improving language learning and in fostering more complex learning environments. Examples of CJV MU courses, activities and tools present multimedia and ICT as an integral part of the language learning process. Questions of balance between individual and collaborative activities, between traditional and ICT-enhanced tasks, and between synchronous and asynchronous communication tools are addressed, and approaches aiming at deeper involvement of university language learners in real academic or expert situations as well as their intensive engagement in an environment where they can test and improve their language, expert and socio-cultural skills are discussed. The aim of this paper is to present practical examples of innovative materials, software and teaching methods and to encourage experience sharing and discussion on effective use of ICT-enhanced language learning in the university setting.

Links

CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0233, interní kód MU

Name: Inovace, metodika a kvalita jazykového vzdělávání a odborného vzdělávání v cizích jazycích v terciární sféře v ČR (Acronym: IMPACT)

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR, 2.2 Higher education

Cite

ŠTĚPÁNEK, Libor. Creative Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Language Teaching. In Foreign Language Competence as an Integral Component of the Universiy Graduate Profile, IV. 2014.

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ŠTĚPÁNEK, Libor. Creative Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Language Teaching. In \textit{Foreign Language Competence as an Integral Component of the Universiy Graduate Profile, IV}. 2014.

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