DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14483/udistrital.jour.calj.2013.2.a07Published:
2013-07-01Issue:
Vol 15, No 2 (2013) July-DecemberSection:
Research ArticlesThe use of new technologies among in-service Colombian ELT teachers *
El uso de las nuevas tecnologías por parte de profesores colombianos de inglés
Keywords:
TIC y el aprendizaje de idioma, herramientas de Web 2.0, Competencias en TIC, Integración de las TIC en el aprendizaje de idiomas, estudio autodirigido (es).Keywords:
ICT & language learning, Web 2.0 Tools, ICT Competence, ICT integration into language learning, Self-Directed learners (en).Abstract (en)
This study reports on the impact of the Masters in English Language Teaching with an Emphasis on Autonomous Learning Environments from the Universidad de La Sabana. The report highlights how graduates from 12 cities from 9 departments throughout Colombia are using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for English language learning in order to promote autonomy. The data that has been gathered thus far reveals that teachers are becoming much more comfortable in evaluating ICT tools in accordance with their teaching context, the strengths and opportunities of ICT tools and their consequent improvement on language teaching, while promoting the development of autonomous learners.
Abstract (es)
Se trata de un informe preliminar sobre el impacto de la Maestría en Didáctica del Inglés con Énfasis en Ambientes de Aprendizaje Autónomo de la Universidad de La Sabana. El informe resalto cómo los egresados de 12 ciudades de 9 departamentos en Colombia están utilizando las TIC para el aprendizaje del inglés con el fin de promover la autonomía. La información que se ha recopilado hasta ahora revela que los docentes están mucho más cómodos en la evaluación de las herramientas TIC de acuerdo con su contexto de enseñanza, las fortalezas y las oportunidades de las herramientas TIC y su consecuente mejora en la enseñanza de idiomas, así como fomentar el desarrollo de aprendices autónomos.
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