teaching languages with technology
Infographic is a visual representation/interpretation of factual data, knowledge or informative text. The benefits of infographics in classroom are obvious. They are visually attractive and engaging and make sometimes dry content more “digestible”. They encourage students’ critical thinking and help develop their digital competencies. They can be used by students and teachers Read More …
Have you ever struggled with sending files that are too big? Whether it is an audio file, a pdf document or a video with your student’s presentation, the tools describe in this post are simple to use, fast and free. There are plenty of online programs not requiring downloading software. Read More …
Storing teaching materials as well as students’ evidence in a cloud is one aspect of a very popular concept of paperless classroom. Instead of printing out handouts and worksheets, you can share them easily and fast and with students giving them access to any platform you choose for that purpose. Read More …
Team work icluding online collaboration is a new normal in education and in work place.Thanks to tools such as padlet or popplet my students do not need to be cut off from each other while working on a joint project. They can share their knowledge, support each other and keep Read More …
As Bill Gates said “technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important”. And, it is up to the teacher to decide what technology and which tools will enhance the process of learning and teaching. The padlet Read More …
Techniques for Teaching Adjectives and Adjective Clauses (Coursera) University of California. STARTS on 18 February2019 This is the second course in the Teach English: Intermediate Grammar specialization. In this course, you will learn how to effectively teach adjectives, adjective phrases, and adjective clauses to your students. MORE HERE Teach English Read More …
“Choose from dozens of free collaborative courses, taught by educators for educators, to learn how to integrate creativity into your curriculum and take your skills to the next level.” [1. Adobe Education Exchange.] The only thing you have to do is to create a free Adobe ID (Adobe Account). You Read More …
Start your Project Based lessons with a good driving question” – this is what you will find in every resource on PBL. Hard as it might be to create, the driving question is paramount for project based learning as it provides its purpose and sets its context. So, ask yourself, what you Read More …
Learning about art allows students to develop art appreciation and critical approach. Combined with reading, writing, speaking and listening, it can make learning English fun and interesting. It stimulates students’ creativity and imagination. It challenges them to explore themselves and their surroundings. It creates content for collaboration and develops capability Read More …
Going paperless – is it a dream or a real possibility? Paperless classroom saves not only paper and money but also time you spend on photocopying. It allows you to store materials and student evidence on online platforms and makes them more accessible for students. It gives students an opportunity Read More …