Identifying Our Approaches to Language Learning Technologies: Improving Professional Development

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 3

This article emphasizes Warschauer's Model, explaining the three positions that researchers working in the field of language technology are concerned about: determinist or technophobe and technophile, instrumental, and critical. The article discusses the importance and application of Warschauer’s Model to professional development, offering ideas for activities and lesson plans related to each position held.

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Gina Mikel Petrie and Lisa Avery

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 3

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 3

English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 3

This issue features gardening. The academic articles are about content-based instruction, approaches to language learning technologies, building fluency through repeated reading, and an "Eyes on English" campaign.