Theoretical Knowledge - 1

CALL

Computer Assisted Language Learning; early computer-based materials for language teaching.

TELL

Technology Enhanced Language Learning; refers to the integration of technology and language learning.

Technophobe

A person who is afraid of or resistant to new technology.

Digital Native

Someone who grew up using technology and is comfortable with it.

Digital Immigrant

Someone who has adopted technology later in life and may struggle with its use.

PowerPoint (PPT)

A software program commonly used to create presentations for teaching.

Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)

Teachers’ knowledge related to effective teaching practices and content area.

Technological Knowledge (TK)

Teachers’ understanding of different technologies and how to use them in instruction.

Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK)

Teachers’ understanding of how specific technologies can influence teaching practices.

Technological Content Knowledge (TCK)

Teachers’ understanding of the relationship between technology and subject content.

TPACK

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge; a framework for integrating technology in education.

Benefits of TELL Lessons

Visually attractive, engage interest, enhance creativity, convenient for saving and reviewing knowledge.

Risks of PPT/TELL

Inadequate skills, over-reliance on technology, confusion from overuse of features, equipment failure.

Edtech Integration

The effective combination of educational technology with teaching methods to improve learning.

Effective PPT Lessons

Lessons that combine traditional teaching methods with technology without over-relying on it.