Educational software for

English teachers : Some

real life applications
ROLANDO BLAS SÁNCHEZ
 An overview of teacher’s competencies
 Technology in the classroom
 Software
 Open source software
 Applicability of software in the classroom
 Conclusions
An overview of teachers’ competencies
Competency refers to personal characteristics (e.g. skills
knowledge, attitudes) that an individual posesses or needs
to acquire in order to perform an activity within a specific
context (Sampson and Fytros, 2008, cited in Malinina, 2015)

Several studies present a strong focus on ICT competency

to teach or use software and hardware to assist language
teaching (Mohammed & Almekhlafi, 2017; Correos, 2014)
General Computer Knowledge, File Management Knowledge, System
Maintenance and Security Knowledge, Word Processing Skills,
Communication Skills (E-mail), Web Skills, Presentation Skills
(PowerPoint) (Correos, 2014).
Computer literacy on the other hand has been associated with
application literacy which focuses on the ability to use specific
software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet or
presentation software (Correos, 2014 p. 5)
Basic computer literacy skills include word processor, email, mailing
lists, and the World Wide Web. These skills are essential in todays’
school systems as more tasks are completed using computer
technologies. (Correos, 2014 p. 5)
 Technology in the classroom

Early technology in the classroom includes uses of tape recorders, VCRs, OHP.
Software and open source software
Software: The programs used to direct the operation of a
computer, as well as documentation giving instructions on
how to use them.

Open source software: The software with source code

that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance
Demos
DEMOS

Quizzes
References

 Correos, C. (2014). Teachers’ ICT Literacy and Utilization in English Language

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 Malinina, I. (2015). ICT Competencies of Foreign Language Teachers. Procedia
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 Mohammed, A. H. & Almekhlafi, A. G. (2017). English Language Teachers’
Perceptions of Using ICT in Teaching in Cycle Three in the United Arab Emirates.
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