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Using Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Learning languages is enhanced through the use of multimodal resources, digital environments and technologies in the target language. Accessing live target language environments and texts via digital media contributes to the development of information technology capabilities as well as linguistic and cultural knowledge. Accessing different real-time contexts extends the boundaries of the classroom.

From the Australian Curriculum - General Capabilities

There are an infinite number ICT platforms, resources and apps that can be used to support and enhance the learning of languages:

The Australian Curriculum ICT Organising elements	ICT Tools for language learning
Investigate	Explore the country of your target language through online newspapers: China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, and Viêt-nam Walk the streets of your target language country in Asia with Google Maps or a Trip Around Asia with Google Earth
Communicate with Asia	Use collaborative platforms like Wordpress, Edmodo or Wikispaces for a shared online classroom Share resources and comments on the Language Learning Space blog Try ideas about Pen Pals in the 21st Century from Edutopia Talk with peers in Asia through Skype or Fuze China Wechat: Connect with friends across platforms in a walkie-talkie format Weibo: Popular microblogging website, similar to Twitter or Facebook RenRen: Social networking site very close to Facebook Indonesia Yahoo Messenger: Connect with friends from any web browser, no download required WhatsApp: Allows for mobile messaging without SMS fees, available on most smartphones Classting: Allows teachers to communicate with students in their classes Oovoo: Free video chat, can communicate with up to 12 people at one time South Korea Kakao Talk: Chat one-on-one, or with an unlimited number of friends worldwide for free
Create with Asia	Create music and culture through Sound Infusion or podcasts with SoundCloud Create videos with GoAnimate, Tellagami or Animoto Post an InstaGram Photo Journal Create a visual tour of your respective countries, communities or local areas through google tourbuilder Use collaborative learning spaces Padlet, Voicethread or Google apps
Managing and operating ICTs for Asia	Manage knowledge with Evernote, OneNote or Diigo Gather resources like Ideas for teaching on Pinterest and the AEF Scoop.it digital resource lists for languages
Social and ethical protocols and practices	Engage students from both schools in exploring Digital Citizenship from Edutopia and GlobalDigitalCitizen’s Fluency Snapshot Review what Google says about Managing your Online Reputation or Australia on the CyberSmart site.

Illustrations of practice

What Works 4: Using ICT in schools

What Works 4 explores how teachers use ICT to develop students' Asia capabilities across the curriculum.

Individualising student learning - Video of St Patrick's College (VIC) head of languages discussing how she has led colleagues to identify and select appropriate teaching strategies to foster students’ achievements in learning languages and cultures, in particular through the innovative use of ICT.

Reflect
- How has this teacher led her colleagues to adopt innovative use of ICT?
- Which of these ICT tools and strategies could you use to improve language learning outcomes?

Video of Doncaster Gardens Primary School (VIC) where a 1-to-1 iPad Chinese program has been introduced at Years 5-6.

Reflect

How has the use of iPads enhanced student engagement?
What resources and support would you require to introduce a similar programme in your school?

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BRIDGE school partnership programs connect educators across Australia and 23 Asia-Pacific nations in collaborative learning

Student and youth programs to support student voice, agency, intercultural understanding, global citizenship and global competence

Explore whole school and pedagogical approaches that embed intercultural learning, global citizenship and global competence

A Rationale - Recent publication on the importance of studying Indonesia in schools

Professional Learning

Asian Languages toolkit

Using Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Illustrations of practice

What Works 4: Using ICT in schools