This article is introduced by TESL journal. I think it is first time to read the article from language learning journal, and glad to have one because I am interested to see how technologies are introduced to ESL classrooms.
The author addresses many ideas relates to recent phenomena in information age, and they seem to be a native subject to ESL teachers. The ideas include communities of practice, informal learning, and multiliteracies. He also raised an awareness on the importance of multiliteracies and how students need to be skilled. The author implies these skills help them when they work in an authentic environment.
Through new media and technologies, as stated, students will be able to develop critical thinking skills as well as learning within communities which enables students efficiently harvest what is most relevant to them, which are vital in the world today. It is especially important for ESL students to be able to use English via technologies that they can connect to native speakers through the communities on the web where English is the predominant language for communication. Learning in communities sounds fun to me. I suppose language learning should be fun too.
Cited work:
Stevens, V. (2006, October). Applying multiliteracies in collaborative learning environments: Impact on teacher professional development. TESL-EJ, 10(2), Retrieved November 3, 2008, from http://www-writing.berkeley.edu/TESL-EJ/ej38/int.html
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Yuichi. I did not know you have interest in ESL classroom. I wish I can introduce a friend to you in IST who has same interest with you. It's always good to know someone who's similar research interest.
I realize that in learning English, technology can play a major role since students can connect to native speakers through the web. In fact, I had a friend who mastered Spanish utterly relying on online course. Interesting=)
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