Dario Alexis Cedillo Guillen proposes an activity to improve students' speaking and writing skills using computer-mediated communication. Students will first create an online space like a blog or Facebook group to communicate. They will then watch a video on a class topic and discuss it with partners, writing a short reflection. As a homework assignment, students will write a short story to upload and share, allowing others to read, comment on, and provide feedback. The activity aims to better students' skills through online discussion and collaborative writing and feedback.

1. Dario Alexis Cedillo Guillen
OMPUTER
EDIATED
OMMUNICATION

2. • In the following activity,
the students will
improve their speaking
skills by discussing with
their partners; and
writing skills by writing a
very short story.

3. • First, ask students to
create a web page or a
space when they can
communicate each other
on an easy and quick
way, for example: a
blog or a facebook
private group.

4. • Second, ask students to watch a video in
YouTube or Dailymotion about the
current topic in class or simply a theme to
discuss; for example: a short film called
“Le Royaume”.

5. • After watching the video,
ask the students to talk
about the story they just
saw and make them to
write a short reflection
about it.

6. • As feedback, they will write a short story
from homework and upload it to the
page of the group. This way will be able
for the others to read, comment, and use
as feedback.