Using Web 2.0 for LL

1. takes a lot of time for teachers to prepare the lessons

2. disadvantages

2.1. if you have to write or read English it`s difficult for primary school students

2.2. safety concerns

2.2.1. privacy issues

2.2.2. of parents

2.2.3. of teachers

2.3. students can be easily distracted by surfing

2.4. teacher is dependant on the functionality of devices

2.5. "Digitale Demenz"

3. prep

3.1. scaffolding needed

4. you need fast wifi and technological devices

5. advantages

5.1. motivation

5.2. creative work, not just reproducing

5.3. students consider cultural norms

5.4. practice in save/anonymous environment

5.5. more contact time

5.6. listening comprehension (videos)

5.7. can be more anonymous

5.7.1. less peer pressure

5.8. authentic settings (e.g. English blogs)

5.9. contact with native speakers

5.9.1. meaning negotiation

5.10. students are more careful about mistakes, when they have to publish their work

5.11. students are creators not only recipients

6. Language

6.1. English

6.2. German

6.3. Spanish

7. students have to watch their language and therefore write more elaboratevily