The document discusses the advantages and uses of incorporating websites into classroom teaching, particularly for language learning. It provides various resources, evaluation criteria for selecting websites, and links to both ESL-specific and authentic materials. It emphasizes the ease of accessing a wide range of educational resources online, promoting a blend of controlled and authentic language practice.

1. Using Websites in the classroomKPE 348 Computer Assisted Language LearningA. Hardi Prasetyo

2. Using websites in the classroomOne of the easiest and least stressful ways of getting started with technology in the classroom. Why?Large and constantly expanding collection of resourcesVarious levels, various topicsVarious media (from just simple text until sites with multimedia)Authentic or ELT specific materials

3. Using websites in the classroomAdvantages of this technology:Less risk of troubles (what you need is a browser and an internet connection)No constant internet connection is needed

4. Using websites in the classroomPossible uses of websites:As printed pages, with no computersWith one computer with an internet connectionIn a computer lab with a set of networked and connected computers.

5. ELT Websites or authentic materials?Both can be used, it depends on what you want to achieve with it.Note:ELT websites: provide valuable opportunities for more controlled language work, e.g. Randal’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab http://www.esl-lab.com/; Activities for ESL/EFL students: http://a4esl.org/; English: http://www.english-for-students.com/; Learn English: http://www.usingenglish.com/students.html; Linguistics: http://www.ohio.edu/linguistics/esl/index.htmlAuthentic websites: provide ideal opportunities for more authentic and natural.

6. How to find useful websitesSearch engine:Google: www.google.comYahoo: www.yahoo.comAltavista: www.altavista.comAsk.com: http://www.ask.com/Clusty: http://clusty.com/Lycos: http://www.lycos.com/Subject directory/subject guide:Yahoo: http://dir.yahoo.com/Specialized search engines and directorieshttp://webquest.sdsu.edu/searching/specialized.html

7. How to find useful websitesMeta search enginesDogpile: http://www.dogpile.com/Kartoo: http://www.kartoo.com/en_index.htmMetacrawler: http://www.metacrawler.com/Mamma: http://www.mamma.com/Others:Answer.com: http://www.answers.com/bb/Yahoo! Answer: http://answers.yahoo.com/

8. How to find useful websitesImages:Flickr: www.flickr.comGoogle image: http://images.google.comIstockphoto: www.istockphoto.comVideo:Google video: http://video.google.com/Yahoo video: http://video.yahoo.com/Youtube: www.youtube.comTeachertube: www.teachertube.comTeacherTV: www.teachers.tvAOL Video: http://video.aol.com/Audio: podcast:ESL Podcast: www.eslpod.comDownload podcast using iTunes Player, iTunes U

9. ESL Independent Study Lab: http://www.lclark.edu/~krauss/toppicks/toppicks.htmlESL Independent Study Lab – Content Study: http://www.lclark.edu/~krauss/toppicks/content.htmlWeb resources: http://www.lclark.edu/~krauss/tesol98/webresources.html#misc4Teachers: http://www.4teachers.org/The Internet TESL Journal: http://iteslj.org/Useful and resourceful blogs:Larry Ferlazzo: http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/Tom Kuhlmann: http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/Free Technology for teachers: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/Teacher Reboot Camp: http://teacherbootcamp.edublogs.org/Teacher Challenge: http://teacherchallenge.edublogs.org/Or other websites of your own choices, there are many!

10. How to evaluate websitesAccuracy:Who wrote the page? Is this person an expert in the subject matter  check the qualification, experience, look for an ‘about me’ linkIs the page content reliable and factually correct?  cross-reference with other similar websites and encyclopedias

11. Currency:Is the content up-to-date?  check factual information against other reliable sourcesWhen was the page last updated?  check factual information at the bottom/top of the page

12. 3. Content:Is the content interesting and stimulating?  consider the content from your learners’ point of viewIs it attractive and easy to navigate?  check the color combinations, the logic of the links and visual structure

13. 4. Functionality:Does the site work well? Are there any broken links?  Be sure to check all pages, and follow all links to all pages you intend to useDoes it use a lot of large files or alternative technologies (e.g. Flash)?  Check how quickly it loads for learners; check sound, video and animation work.

14. ReferenceIntegrating the internet in the classroom: http://www.lclark.edu/~krauss/usia/home.htmlFinding information on the Internet: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.htmlSearching the internet: Recommended sites and search techniques: http://www.internettutorials.net/search.htmlDudeney, G., & Hockly, N. (2007). How to teach English with technology. Longman: Harlow, Essex, England.