Using Technology to Design ESL/EFL Microlearning Activities

ISBN-13: 9789819927739 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023

Lucas Kohnke

Opis

This book provides strategies, tools, and best practices for incorporating microlearning in English language teaching. It aims to help teachers create and deliver microlearning mechanisms that are optimized for mobile learning. This book also draws on relevant literature and the author’s first-hand experience designing microlearning activities for English learners. It covers important aspects of microlearning, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed modalities. It is an important starting point for teachers, academics, and researchers interested in the principles and practice of microlearning in English language teaching. 

English language teachers in formal and informal education environments find this work thought-provoking, instructive, and informative and benefit from exploring the possibilities of microlearning to motivate and engage learners and maximize the number and quality of their learning experiences.

Spis treści

Table of Content

Acknowledgements 

Foreword (invited scholar)

Preface

Objective of the Book

Organisation of the Book

Target Audience 

Glossary 

Chapter 1: Technology and Microlearning?

1.1 Aims

1.2 What is Microlearning?

1.3 Defining Microlearning 

1.4 The Many Uses of Technology and Microlearning in ESL/EFL 

1.5 Summary

1.6 Discussion Questions

1.7 Annotated Reading 

Chapter 2: Designing Microlearning Activities: Pedagogy and Principles for ESL/EFL

2.1 Aims

2.2 Defining Sound Pedagogy and Principles in Microlearning

2.3 Design Principles for Microlearning

2.4 Key Microlearning Design Tips

2.5 Best Practices

2.5 Summary

2.6 Discussion Questions

2.7 Annotated Reading 

Chapter 3: Technological Tools and Apps for Microlearning 

3.1 Aims

3.2 How do I find high quality tools and apps?

3.3 Which tools and apps are good aids for learning?

3.4 Summary

3.5 Discussion Questions

3.6 Annotated Reading 

Chapter 4: Designing Podcast, Videos, Infographics, Flashcards Microlearning Activities

4.1 Aims

4.2 Tools and Apps

4.3 Podcasts

4.4 Videos

4.5 Infographics 

4.6 Flashcards

4.7 Summary

4.8 Discussion Questions

4.9 Annotated Reading 

Chapter 5: Designing Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Microlearning Activities

5.1 Aims

5.2 Immersive Learning

5.3 How do I get started with VR and AR?

5.4 Creating Learning Content 

5.5 Practical Examples

5.6 Summary

5.7 Discussion Questions

5.8 Annotated Reading 

Chapter 6: Using Chatbots for Microlearning

6.1 Aims

6.2 What is a Chatbot?

6.3 How to build a chatbot?

6.4 How to use a chatbot for microlearning?

6.5 Summary

6.6 Discussion Questions

6.7 Annotated Reading 

Chapter 7: Microlearning in the Education of the Future 

7.1 Aims 

7.2 ESL/EFL Technology Activities Now

7.3 ESL/EFL Technology Acidities 2025 and beyond

7.4 Artificial Intelligence 

7.5 Internet of Things 

7.6 Adaptive Learning

7.7 Discussion Questions

7.7 Annotated Reading 

References

O autorze

Dr. Lucas Kohnke is Senior Lecturer in the Department of English Language Education, The Education University of Hong Kong. He holds a doctorate in Education from the University of Exeter, which explored educational technology in language teaching at the tertiary level, with a special focus on the professional development of English language teachers. He has taught English as foreign and second language in Sweden, China, Thailand, South Korea, Sultanate of Oman, and Afghanistan. 

Dr. Kohnke’s main research interest lies in technology-supported teaching and learning, teacher professional development using information communication technologies, and EAP/ESP course design. His research has been published in journals such as Educational Technology & Society, Education and Information Technologies, RELC Journal, and TESOL Journal as well as other leading journals.