[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 7 | February 23, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036]
Webinar overview
Teachers are increasingly expected to make use of digital technologies in their practice.
This talk will look at some of the reasons for using technology in language learning and teaching with suggestions for some practical activities. In addition, participants will be encouraged to contribute their own ideas for using technology to enhance language teaching.
About speaker
Aisha Walker is Associate Professor of Technology, Education and Learning at Leeds University. With a background in linguistics, language learning and primary education her research areas include digitally-mediated communication, academic language and childrens’ engagement with digital technologies. She has published papers in journals such as Journal of Computer-assisted Learning; Education 3-13, and Technology Knowledge and Learning and International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning.