Speaker bio: Paul Raine (MA TEFL/TESL, University of Birmingham 2012) is an award-winning teacher, presenter, author, and developer. His books include the best-selling 50 Ways to Teach with Technology and the innovative multi-path graded reader Journey to Mars. He has also developed his own website for teachers and learners of EFL (www.apps4efl.com). He has published numerous research articles on the teaching and learning of English as a second language, and is particularly interested in Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). He currently teaches at two universities in the Tokyo area.
Abstract: In this presentation, the speaker will introduce and demonstrate a wide selection of web-based digital English activities, tools and assignments. Apps 4 EFL (apps4efl.com) is a Web-Based Language Learning (WBLL) platform which has been developed by the presenter over the past five years, and features 24 web applications that provide opportunities for autonomous listening, reading, writing, and speaking practice. Student engagement with the platform can be easily monitored and tracked by teachers, and progress records can be easily downloaded and integrated into grading schemes. EFL.digital is a new web platform that features 10 different assignment types that can be customized by teachers, and cover all four skills. Assignments include the likes of LingoLab, which offers an innovative solution for vocabulary development, as well as text and video cloze creation tools for easy assessment of reading and listening skills. Invitations for beta testing will be provided to interested attendees.
