Using quia as an educational tool for developing a unit plan: a contrastive analysis of two groups of fourth gradersat "Liceo Americano Católico".

Abstract

ABSTRACT The introduction of Information and Communication Technology (henceforth ICT) is increasing rapidly in our society nowadays. The aim of this project was to introduce Quia as a tool for developing a Unit Plan at “Liceo Americano Católico” in a group of students at fourth grade. The treatment was applied as a new methodology for teaching English as a foreign language based on new requirements that the society demands. Through the development of this project, it was seen that English teachers should be able to recognize students’ interests in order to create updated strategies to fulfill students’ needs and facilitate the acquisition of the target language. Students were encouraged to learn English since the internet application Quia itself presents different alternatives to learn the language. Nevertheless, it is worth to mention that such application may not be easily implemented in schools since they do not have enough resources for this purpose.