1. Marsden Intensive
English Centre (IEC)
 is federally funded
 is in Marsden High School in West Ryde
 is one of 14 IEC’s in Sydney + IEHS
 is for beginner EALD (ESL) students only
 has class sizes up to a maximum of 18
 has about 100 students – 12 to 18 years old
 has different outcomes and expectations to
mainstream high school

2. Which Technology?
Why?
 Engages students with open- ended questions,
 to help students reflect and question in a safe,
supportive environment,
 provides storage for teaching activities so
students can download and learn.

3. Which Technology?
Why?
 Creates a stimulating, visual learning
environment where ESL teaching stategies can
be interactively used,
 allows for both group work and the individual
 has a gallery of editable activities.

4. Which Technology?
Why?
 Is a bridge to gaining confidence in speaking,
 allows for students own voice or another voice.

5. Which Technology?
Why?
 Provides opportunities for students to write
collaboratively in real-time,
 allows students to ‘chat’ about their writing,
 allows teachers to view work, during or after real-
time writing.

6. Which Technology?
Why?
 Makes (flash) movies (of your monitor) which can
be tailored for students,
 captures images.

7. Which Technology?
Why?
 Makes movies of stills and video, with text
 enhances speaking, reading and writing.

8. Which Technology?
Why?
 ESL-based learning tool,
 creates interactive clozes, matching and
sequencing activities, quizes and crossword
puzzles.

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Aim:
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11. Technology is effective when:
 outcomes are addressed,
 learning is engaging and well-structured,
 language acquisition and understanding is
furthered through authentic tasks,
 tools are researched well, planned and integrated
well into teaching and learning.
 Students take control of their own learning