The document discusses using blogs in language education. It notes that blogs allow students to communicate authentically with others around the world. Blogs inspire readers and create an environment for collaboration by enabling easy sharing of cultures, ideas, and questions. The collaborative features of blogs, like commenting, appeal to teachers by allowing for peer review and input from outside experts. Blogs become a rich resource for teachers to use creatively, such as by posting lessons online or facilitating discussions. Overall, blogs provide opportunities for personal and cultural growth through interaction with others.
Guidelines for Designing Effective Language Teaching MaterialsRonald Suplido Jr
Paper by: Jocelyn Howard & Jae Major of Christchurch College of Education
Abstract:
There are many reasons why English language teachers may choose to construct their own teaching materials, despite the availaility of commercially produced materials. This paper presents some of these reasons by examining advantages and disadvantages of teacher-produced materials. The authors also suggest factors that teachers should take into account when designing or adapting materials for diverse learners, and present a set of guidelines for designing effective materials for teaching and learning English.
The aim of this presentation is to provide practical suggestions to help colleagues use online dictionaries effectively. We begin by exploring the ways in which dictionaries on the Internet have overcome the constraints of traditional dictionaries. We evaluate the advantages that online dictionaries offer, while also considering some potential disadvantages.
The first major advantage is that we have access to wide variety of dictionaries, and nearly all of them are free. Another major benefit is the way information is accessed and displayed; online dictionaries are easy to search, and make use of multimedia capabilities to include sound, pictures and even video.
The presentation distinguishes four different ways of accessing and using these resources. The first of these concerns dictionaries accessed through a dedicated website. These have the advantage of reliability, but some of them are subscription services. The second category is dictionaries integrated into other websites – usually bilingual dictionaries to help speakers of other languages to understand the predominantly English content of the Internet. Then, we look at an example of how a dictionary can be integrated into your web browser, so that it is available to use with every site you visit. Finally, there is the dictionary that you can integrate into your word processor, invaluable for writing and vocabulary activities.
We examine various learner’s dictionaries, assessing what is available and emphasising the importance of choosing an appropriate dictionary according to the level and the needs of the learners. We also look at the additional facilities that learner’s dictionary sites offer for language development.
Finally, we consider ways to train learners to use dictionaries more effectively. In particular, we emphasize the importance of training learner’s to select the correct meaning of a word according to the context, and we look at ways in which the dictionaries can guide learners in this process.
Guidelines for Designing Effective Language Teaching MaterialsRonald Suplido Jr
Paper by: Jocelyn Howard & Jae Major of Christchurch College of Education
Abstract:
There are many reasons why English language teachers may choose to construct their own teaching materials, despite the availaility of commercially produced materials. This paper presents some of these reasons by examining advantages and disadvantages of teacher-produced materials. The authors also suggest factors that teachers should take into account when designing or adapting materials for diverse learners, and present a set of guidelines for designing effective materials for teaching and learning English.
The aim of this presentation is to provide practical suggestions to help colleagues use online dictionaries effectively. We begin by exploring the ways in which dictionaries on the Internet have overcome the constraints of traditional dictionaries. We evaluate the advantages that online dictionaries offer, while also considering some potential disadvantages.
The first major advantage is that we have access to wide variety of dictionaries, and nearly all of them are free. Another major benefit is the way information is accessed and displayed; online dictionaries are easy to search, and make use of multimedia capabilities to include sound, pictures and even video.
The presentation distinguishes four different ways of accessing and using these resources. The first of these concerns dictionaries accessed through a dedicated website. These have the advantage of reliability, but some of them are subscription services. The second category is dictionaries integrated into other websites – usually bilingual dictionaries to help speakers of other languages to understand the predominantly English content of the Internet. Then, we look at an example of how a dictionary can be integrated into your web browser, so that it is available to use with every site you visit. Finally, there is the dictionary that you can integrate into your word processor, invaluable for writing and vocabulary activities.
We examine various learner’s dictionaries, assessing what is available and emphasising the importance of choosing an appropriate dictionary according to the level and the needs of the learners. We also look at the additional facilities that learner’s dictionary sites offer for language development.
Finally, we consider ways to train learners to use dictionaries more effectively. In particular, we emphasize the importance of training learner’s to select the correct meaning of a word according to the context, and we look at ways in which the dictionaries can guide learners in this process.
Presentation made by Clevia Pérez y Carmen Chacón from Universidad de los Andes Táchira in the The Web 2.0 for EFL teachers seminar (Nov 2007, Caracas/Venezuela)
This presentation contains several links to educational blogs created by student-teachers in the Master's Degree Program at ULATINA, Costa Rica under Dr. Gilberto Hernández Quirós' supervision.
ESL, ESL Bloggers' carnival: What advice would you like to give to a TEFL teacher considering becoming a blogger?
Submitted entries previewed here along with extra tips and advice. To view the full post with links to each entry:
http://kalinago.blogspot.com/2009/08/blogging-english-language-teachers-tech.html
Please note that slide 55 is by Joao Carlos Alves not JC Salves as described in the footer.
This is a white paper on the topic of using blogs and wikis as tools to help English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) university level students improve their English.
This is a power point I developped for the AMTESOL conference held in Mississippi, USA, January 18-20. It outlines some basic principles of how to use blogs as cognitive tools in teaching ESL.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
2. Students do enjoy communicating with each other and find it fun.
DLI teachers rack their brains to devise authentic and meaningful
tasks for the classroom.
Most of these activities demand an effort which seldom pays back.
Artificial situations prove repetitive, unexciting, tedious and not
motivating.
Why not connect what our students do for fun with learning? Blogs
can do that.
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3. Blogs or "weblogs" are very easily-created websites containing
"posts" which are regularly and frequently updated in the form of a
diary or journal, showing the most recent posts at the top of the
page.
They can be run by one person or by a group of people who are
invited to participate, and visitors can leave comments, thus creating
a real space for discussion and collaboration.
Blogs are archived, and access to these records of postings allows
for consultation and research.
Blogs also allow for the publication of links to other blogs, useful
sites, photographs, images, audio and video. 3
4. Educators are taking advantage of this versatile tool to provide their
students with the opportunity to communicate in meaningful interactive
situations with teachers and other students of the language from all over the
planet.
Blogs inspired readers, who can publish their thoughts openly and frankly,
thus creating an appropriate environment where to encourage students to
collaborate and share not only the language but also their different cultures
and even personal queries and expectations.
Bloggers can connect with each other very easily, enabling the development
of learning communities around common topics which can be consulted and
commented on even by those with a minimum of technology know-how.
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5. The collaborative feature of Weblogs is what has appealed to
language teachers.
Commenting capabilities in many of the blogging software
packages allow for easy peer review both for students and
teachers.
Experts or mentors from outside the classroom can also add
their comments, and this true exchange of opinions,
experiences, news and information.
BLOGS becomes a wealthy source and agent for teachers to use
in unprecedented and most creative ways.
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6. Because BLOGS allow Teachers to:
Place lessons, assignments, and announcements online.
Expand students' access to relevant materials by incorporating links.
Enhance class interaction through online discussions and chats.
Facilitate idea sharing.
Motivate and prepare students for class.
Maintain communication with absent students.
Challenge students by placing quizzes and tests online
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7. Post short current events/ articles to invite students'
thoughts, reactions, and possible solutions.
Create a literature circle.
Post photos and ask students to create captions.
Foster book discussions in the form of an online book club.
Encourage student writing to demonstrate learning.
Direct students to curriculum web sites and have them read
and make responses.
Communicate with another classroom.
React to teacher entries about what they are learning and
make connections to how this learning is relevant for them.
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8. A new source of personal expansion;
An unpredictable, unmatched fount of encounters
with likeminded people;
A deeper, more authentic contact with the language
we seldom have;
A closer understanding of other people and other
cultures;
a wider, wiser view of life in all its aspects by getting
to learn about and appreciate values and approaches
different from our own, but equally respectable. 8
10. Blood, Rebecca. "Weblogs: A History and Perspective", Rebecca's Pocket
http://www.rebeccablood.net/handbook/
Sarah Lohnes, "Weblogs in Education: Bringing the World to the Liberal Arts
Classroom" http://newsletter.nitle.org/v2_n1_winter2003/features_weblogs.php
Campbell, Aaron, "Weblogs for Use with ESL Classes"
http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Campbell-Weblogs.html
Kristen Kennedy, " Writing With Web Logs"
http://www.techlearning.com/db_area/archives/TL/2003/02/blogs.html
Teresa Almeida d'Eca, "Online/Virtual Learning Environments"
http://www.malhatlantica.pt/teresadeca/webheads/online-learning-environments.htm
Phil Gyford, "An Introduction of Weblog Terms for Weblog Readers"
http://www.gyford.com/phil/writing/2003/01/05/an_introduction_.php
Anne Davis, "Weblogs: The Possiblities are Limitless",
http://anvil.gsu.edu/NECC2004/stories/storyReader$13
http://anvil.gsu.edu/EduBlogInsights/
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