Avenue Instructor Standards for TELL 02/05/24 version 6 Reflection: Think about a recent time when you had a technical issue with your device or with the network while teaching. What did you do? What did you learn from the experience in case the issue occurs again? How could you keep track of such incidents? ☐ I recognize that some problems can be fixed simply by restarting the device having issues. ☐ I have experience looking up solutions online to problems that arise and recognizing when I need to seek help from others. ☐ I keep track of problems I have had with my device or network and how they were fixed so that I can help myself and others in the future. Standard 2 is about digital tools and resources. Understand and use a basic set of relevant technology resources and tools for language teaching and continue to update and expand this set regularly. PI 2.1. Recognize that tools and resources can not only enhance but also diminish learning effectiveness depending on how they are used. We all know that technology alone does not teach. When you use technology in a class, the goal is usually to make learning effective, but besides effectiveness, you can also hope to improve learning efficiency, engagement, motivation, access, convenience, and so on. However, technology can sometimes focus on one of these at the expense of effectiveness, giving the illusion that learning is happening. A digital game, for instance, could be engaging and motivating but still not help the learner improve language proficiency. Captions on a video can improve comprehension but can also get in the way of building listening skills. However, both games and captions can be effective when used thoughtfully for specific purposes, with an eye on the goal of learning language. So, think critically about how you and your learners use these and other tools, and don’t rely on a given technology to do the work automatically. Reflection: Reflect on your current online or blended teaching environment--how is it making learning better? How is it impeding learning? What might you do about the latter? ☐ I am aware that technology may diminish learning effectiveness. ☐ I ask learners about their technology use for language learning to ensure that it is as accessible, convenient, and effective as possible. ☐ I focus on learner goals, objectives, and outcomes rather than the use of a particular technology. PI 2.2. Know how to use foundational tools for production and communication, especially those included by default with most devices.
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