TTL2 English

• Instructional Materials (IMs) are crucial for effective learning and teaching, especially in language classes. They make learning interactive, boost teachers' confidence, and allow students to apply their knowledge.
• This module introduces innovative ICT-based IMs that enrich language instruction by transforming traditional print materials into interactive digital content.
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)


  Powerful tools in language instruction, enhancing the teaching of various languages in the Philippines. They enable quick data processing and multimedia integration into lessons and can be customized for individual learners.
• Instructional tools


  • Significantly impact students' academic performance, offering necessary sensory experiences and stimulating independent thinking.
• Language teaching materials and the technological tools used to prepare them

  • Traditional media
  • Diverse ICT-based instructional materials
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)


  An integral part of English teaching methodology and has proven to be an effective means of achieving learning objectives. It provides opportunities for exchanging ideas and information at both national and international levels.
• Before the advent of computers, language learning was challenging, and traditional teaching methods were insufficient. However, the advancement of computer technology has revolutionized language learning, motivated learners, and fulfilling their requirements.
• CALL


  • Improves language competencies, fosters learner autonomy, creativity, productivity, and teamwork. It is used in interactive teaching approaches, such as language drills, skills practice, discussions, interactions, writing, and research.
• Research on blending Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) with CALL has shown positive results in improving learners' competencies. Web tools used in CLIL lessons facilitate communication, access to knowledge and resources, and increase exposure to using a foreign language.
• The widespread use of online machine translation has disrupted foreign language education, as it enables communication between individuals with little or no knowledge of a foreign language.
• This raises questions about the future of foreign language learning and the role of computer-assisted language learning.
• It is suggested that sustainable language teaching may require a shift towards social semiotic awareness and multimodal intercultural communication, utilizing digital technologies.
• CALL has greatly improved language teaching and learning, but there is a need to adapt to new trends and challenges. The integration of digital technologies and a focus on social semiotic awareness can contribute to sustainable language education.
• Types of instructional materials in teaching English as a second language

  • Instructional charts
  • Posters
  • Flashcards
  • Slides
  • Worksheets and forms
  • Newsletter
  • Pamphlets
  • Brochure
• Instructional charts


  Charts can be seen in printed materials, but technology tools allow us to present them in a more interactive and visually appealing way, such as in 3D or 4D form. Charts are incredibly useful for helping language learners understand and interpret data and concepts that may not be easily conveyed through text alone. They also enhance students' writing skills by teaching them how to show relationships and demonstrate processes.
• Technology tools for creating charts

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • iOS, Android, and Windows Phone and iPad Chart Maker Apps
• Posters


  Valuable instructional material that can be used to enhance language learning. In the Philippines, many schools require students to participate in poster-making activities to develop their creativity and express their ideas visually. With the availability of tutorial videos on platforms like YouTube, students can now create more creative and digitalized posters.
• Flashcards


  Indispensable instructional materials in language teaching, especially for reading and teaching phonology and morphology. With the availability of free educational websites, language teachers can easily prepare flashcards for their classes.
• Websites for creating flashcards

  • Anki
  • Vocabla: English Dictionary
  • Learn Spanish with EduKoala
  • StudyBlue
• Technology tools greatly support language teaching by providing various instructional materials.
• Instructional charts, posters, and flashcards are just a few examples of the materials that can be enhanced and made more interactive through technology.
• By incorporating these tools into language classes, we can create a more engaging and effective learning environment for our students.
• These tools are not limited to teaching English as a second language but can also be applied to other languages.
• Slides


  Among the various types of materials that are available for projection, slides and film strips are the foremost visual aids. Projectors are commonly used for projecting and pictures from a transparent slide on a wall or screen.
• Microsoft PowerPoint


  A complete presentation program that allows teachers to produce professional-looking presentation in EFL classroom.
• PowToon


  A web-based tool that offers a wide array of media options, graphics, cartoons and animated images that create animated presentations that flow smoothly and logically.
• Google Drive Presentation


  A cloud-based presentation; hence, it is always available because you can always access anytime there is a net connection using your gadgets.
• Slide Rocket


  A web-based program that will allow you to create presentation for your language classes. Its notable features are its templates which can be used to make presentations more visually appealing.
• Prezi


  Taking hold in some disciplines and circles. These presentations can be excellent starting point for tech savvy instructors intending to reinvigorate their classroom instructions or present material on a novel, engaging format.
• Web-based forms and worksheets


  • Google Forms
  • Monkey Survey Form
  • Paper Forms
  • Survey Planet
  • Quick/Tap Survey
  • Type Forms
  • Cognito Form
  • Ninja Form
• Preparing a newsletter


  • Develops and builds the vocabulary and writing skills of students through drafting, revising, editing and publishing. It can develop receptiveness to language, reading, listening and understanding, writing, spelling, grammar, drafting revising and editing, imagination, confidence in using oral language and creative skills, and use of dictionaries and thesaurus to develop vocabulary.
• Important factors to consider when preparing a newsletter

  • Accuracy
  • Audience
  • Research
  • Images
  • Writing
• Pamphlets


  A small, unbound booklet focused on a single subject for educational purposes. They are written for the layman, simply and without excessive jargon. Authors present text and images in an organized fashion to communicate a clear message.
• Technology tools for creating pamphlets


  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Adobe Spark
  • Lucid Press
• Brochure


  Used to advertise a company and its products or services.
• Applications for creating brochures

  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Canva
  • Venngage
• Pamphlets are small, unbound booklets focused on a single subject for educational purposes, written for the layman simply and without excessive jargon, with text and images presented in an organized fashion to communicate a clear message
• Technology tools for newsletters


  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Adobe Spark
  • Lucid Press
• Brochure


  Used to advertise a company and its products or services
• Applications to develop brochures


  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Canva
  • Venngage
  • Visme
  • Flipsnack