teaching languages with technology
Join over one million educators using ReadWorks to improve students’ reading comprehension skills. Use content (Fiction, Non-fiction and Poetry) written by experts and curated by educators – topics you’re teaching and topics worth knowing from “How do scrapes heal“, through “The Legend of the Pharaoh’s Curse” to “Visual art“. As said Read More …
Bringing visuals to your classroom is always fun. It engages students and promotes collaboration. Together with my students I decided that the product of a series of lessons on digital citizenship will be a visual poster, leaflet, or a flyer. Although there is a number of very good tools, we Read More …
The Four Museums project (part of Living in Scotland SQA Unit) Age group and/or curriculum level: A group of 20 NC4 ESOL for Employability students (16 – 21) Intended learning outcomes: To develop reading comprehension skills through reading leaflets and descriptions of the objects exhibited To develop writing – writing short Read More …
Lit2Go is an online collection of books in mp3 files with transcript in pdf. Lots of books come with a choice of activities. The books are organised by authors, genres and collections. The service is offered by Florida’s Educational Technology Clearinghouse. A maximum of twenty-five (25) MP3 and/or text files Read More …
Although the benefits of real field trips are undeniable, at the same time, they may be costly, challenging logistically and sometimes just not feasible at all. Virtual trips seem to be the answer. A Google Earth feature – Voyager brings a new dimension to virtual trips. Enjoy visualisation and geospatial Read More …
Start blending. Take your teaching beyond the classroom and make the learning context more real and authentic. Encourage learner’s autonomy and help your students develop creativity and reflective thinking. Shape the learning experience to individual needs and interests. Free up some class time to work with those who would really Read More …
How many uses of a barrel, paper clip, umbrella or shoe can you think of? Ask a child. According to Len Brzozowski, an adult can generate 10-12 responses wheres a child can produce up to a 100. . The goal of divergent thinking is to generate many different ideas about a Read More …
Encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. Manage the process of learning rather than teach. Efficiently use face-to-face time. Personalise learning experience. Let students learn at their own pace. Just flip your classroom. “The Flipped Classroom is a learning model where students are exposed to new ideas at Read More …
Have your students working in small groups and rotating from one task/station to another. Let them submit their work online and give them online feedback. Encourage them to supporteach other while working face-to-face or collaborating online. Mix the course book content with online activities. Use technology to enhance your classroom Read More …
Blended or hybrid? As defined by Glossary of Education Reform, “hybrid” or “blended” learning is the practice of using both online and in person learning experiences when teaching students. Students attend face-to-face classes taught by a teacher in a traditional classroom setting, and, at the same time, complete online components Read More …