Avenue Instructor Standards for TELL 02/05/24 version 19 PI 5.5. Prepare learners to think about ways that unfamiliar technologies might help or hinder them in reaching their goals. Learners’ abilities and goals are always changing just like the technologies that they use to practice language. As new technologies emerge or evolve to meet learners’ goals, it is important to recognize their potential. Learners who are aware of their abilities and goals should always be thinking about how new technologies may better help them improve their language abilities or offer them better ways to engage in language practice. Reflection: How do you help learners recognize the potential of new technologies? ☐ I demonstrate how digital tools can support comprehension, production, and interaction in ways that promote language learning and how the same tools can be misused to impede learning. ☐ I encourage learners to explore and reflect on digital tools that may help them achieve their language learning goals. Standard 6 is about communicating with learners and supporting their progress. Use technology to support, monitor, and assess learner progress. PI 6.1. Demonstrate knowledge of available technology resources to support learners. Be familiar with commonly available technology resources that support language learning. The internet is a wealth of resources that can help learners in all aspects of their language development. For example, if learners need to improve pronunciation, they can use websites such as Youglish, which offers them extensive examples of authentic English pronunciation in context from videos across YouTube. In this example, we should also be able to guide learners toward technologies they can use to record themselves to reflect on their pronunciation improvement. Encourage learners to explore resources available through Avenue as well as other online resources. Share resources with learners and engage in dialogue with them about potential technology-enhanced resources. Reflection: How familiar are you with the various resources available through Avenue? How familiar are you with other online resources? ☐ I am aware of available technology-enhanced resources to support learners. ☐ I guide learners toward helpful technology-enhanced resources. ☐ I encourage learners to explore potential technology-enhanced resources.
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