Description
Book SynopsisProvides a thorough overview of digital learning methods and their practical application in the modern language classroom
English Language Learning in the Digital Age is a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical background and real-world application of IDLE (Informal Digital Learning of English). Designed for teachers and future teachers preparing to teach English as a second or other language, this highly practical guide focuses on incorporating digital technology into curricula to draw upon the extracurricular exposures to English that many students experience outside of the classroom. With some creativity and care, teachers can find ways to bring these experiences with English into the classroom, ultimately improving student learning outcomes.
Offering a specific focus on examples and case studies drawn from language education in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, this text employs a three-part structure beginning with the theories behind
Table of Contents
Contents
List of Figures viii
List of Tables ix
Acknowledgments xi
Part I Introduction: Informal Digital Learning of English and Its Implications 1
1 The Age of IDLE and the IDLE Age 3
2 Seeing and Hearing the English All Around Us 22
3 Complementarity: Tradition and Innovation in English Learning and Teaching 44
Part II IDLE in the Classroom 73
4 Songs, Video, and Vlogging 75
5 Audiobooks, E-Books, and Podcasting 101
6 Social Networking and Ethical/Safety Considerations 126
7 Games and Other Virtual Learning Environments 152
8 Mobile Apps: Translation, Vocabulary, and Grammar 177
Part III Language Curriculum in the Digital Age 201
9 Beyond the Pandemic: Online and Flipped Learning 203
10 From IDLE to Academic Literacy 230
11 Curriculum, Assessment, and Professional Development in the Age of IDLE 257
12 Autonomous, Informal Learning and the Future of English Language Education 284
Index 308
