Distance Learning and New Technologies in Teaching and Learning English
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2009-12-05
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Dr. Insaf Abbas
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<p>The paper will focus on the explorations of modern technology in enhancing learning in general, English language and literature teaching, and learning in particular. It will describe some experiments in using new technologies that the researcher has been implementing in this respect. The first one is the researcher's experience in working on preparing two online courses in English language and literature teaching utilizing the Moodle platform and the virtual classes technique. The second one is the experience of running an online English literature course through the technique of video streaming. These experiences will be described. Attitudes of students towards these techniques will be surveyed. Outcomes are to be presented and challenges highlighted.</p>
<p>The paper will focus on the explorations of modern technology in enhancing learning in general, English language and literature teaching, and learning in particular. It will describe some experiments in using new technologies that the researcher has been implementing in this respect. The first one is the researcher's experience in working on preparing two online courses in English language and literature teaching utilizing the Moodle platform and the virtual classes technique. The second one is the experience of running an online English literature course through the technique of video streaming. These experiences will be described. Attitudes of students towards these techniques will be surveyed. Outcomes are to be presented and challenges highlighted.</p>
<p>The paper will focus on the explorations of modern technology in enhancing learning in general, English language and literature teaching, and learning in particular. It will describe some experiments in using new technologies that the researcher has been implementing in this respect. The first one is the researcher's experience in working on preparing two online courses in English language and literature teaching utilizing the Moodle platform and the virtual classes technique. The second one is the experience of running an online English literature course through the technique of video streaming. These experiences will be described. Attitudes of students towards these techniques will be surveyed. Outcomes are to be presented and challenges highlighted.</p>