Ramesses & Nefertari
The one for whom the sun shines.
2013年12月7日星期六
Podcasting
I have found a seris of useful podcasting on ESL Pod, the one I choose to talk about now is ESL941---Types of Shopping Area. I think this is more practical one for the secong language learner. It is a problem in our daily life. After studing this part, learners can have clear concept about which department they will go if they have some desire. In addition, the pronounciation in this podcasting is clear and standard without accent. What is more, the speaking speed of this podcasting is slow that is very suitable for the beginning leve of English learners. I think the tone and spped is very important that we should pay more attention to. In my own class, I may be use it as a assisitant tool to teach new vocabularies or a material to practice learners` listening skill of a bit more bigh level learners.
GoAnimate
Companion in Trouble
This website is similiar with the one I introduced in last blog. They are all tools to creat a new video belongs to yourself. But there are some obvious differences between them. GoAnimate is the one you can totally define your own background scene, the dialogue and characters even to the action and emotion. Its process seem to make flash, a little bit complicate but more ideal. Teacher can use it as a model of role play. It is better than doing lots of oral or written instruction. Also, teacher can use it as a method to encourage students practicing English speaking. It is more livily than the dialogue on the textbook and must be receive positive influence.
This website is similiar with the one I introduced in last blog. They are all tools to creat a new video belongs to yourself. But there are some obvious differences between them. GoAnimate is the one you can totally define your own background scene, the dialogue and characters even to the action and emotion. Its process seem to make flash, a little bit complicate but more ideal. Teacher can use it as a model of role play. It is better than doing lots of oral or written instruction. Also, teacher can use it as a method to encourage students practicing English speaking. It is more livily than the dialogue on the textbook and must be receive positive influence.
Animoto
Sunshine in the Life
That is the first time I use this video-making tool. That is very amazing. Just by registrating, you can make a video for 30 seconds for free. It is very simple to do that. Three steps need to be done to produce a video. Firstly you need choose a video style. There are lots of styles contained music and background pictures. Secondly target pictices need to be added from your computer or social network website, such as Facebook, Twitter and instergram. And then, Writing down any text you want to show in the video. The last thing you may need to do is giving a title to your own video. Moreover, you can share this video to others through many website. I think teacher can use this in order to make their lessons interesting and have more fun. Music and picture are best ways to arouse students` interests, draw their attention and active atomosphere of the whole classroom.
That is the first time I use this video-making tool. That is very amazing. Just by registrating, you can make a video for 30 seconds for free. It is very simple to do that. Three steps need to be done to produce a video. Firstly you need choose a video style. There are lots of styles contained music and background pictures. Secondly target pictices need to be added from your computer or social network website, such as Facebook, Twitter and instergram. And then, Writing down any text you want to show in the video. The last thing you may need to do is giving a title to your own video. Moreover, you can share this video to others through many website. I think teacher can use this in order to make their lessons interesting and have more fun. Music and picture are best ways to arouse students` interests, draw their attention and active atomosphere of the whole classroom.
2013年11月19日星期二
ePals--- an useful educational website
Recently I have devoted myself to a new-found website called EPALS,
which is a good recommendation for educators and students. EPALS is a social
learning network in the field of educational technology that provides a place
to build worldwide learning community and share resources. I found a very
interesting part named Global Community. Users can find classroom to join
classified by different language and age range. This is very helpful for
students and parents to locate a suitable class quickly and conveniently
through EPALS. Another part I found very helpful named Learning Center. There
are lots of learning resources in many aspects. For example, Smithsonian Center
will lead you to enjoy the largest museum all over the word, The Writing Center
provide a lot of articles and activities related to improving writing skills.
In addition, educators can download a large amount of useful materials freely from
Teacher Resources part. In a word EPALS is a amazing website for us and need to
be explored more.
2013年10月15日星期二
Gamification in language room ----- Serious Games
I
want to practice gamification in another type of game called serious game, which is
focus on a particular purpose and environment and no end to play. What I
chose for this time is My Beauty Spa Panic from a gaming website OgiGames.
Gamification in language room ----- Escape the Room Games
Today
I have learned a new concept called gamification, which means applying
game-design thinking into non-game activity that can make things more fun and engaging.
I never thought that online game can be a way to teach, but after reading 7 Things You Should Know About Gamification
and What is Gamification? I
have some clear idea about gamification. It is helpful for teacher to active
learning atmosphere and involve students in lessons. That is amazing. So I am
going to try it by myself. I choose a game from a online-game website Big Fish called Room Escape: Floors.
Personally I have played this game twice, the second time I searched its walkthrough
in Google, because I have a big trouble obstruct me to complete successfully.
If I
use this game in my language classroom, my learning objective is mainly on
vocabulary, which must be chosen from these three aspects: furniture (pillow
desk sofa piano), color (red green white black) or preposition (on, next to,
behind, below). The whole class divided into six groups to play, each one focus
on one of the six keys needed to escape. Then let them exchange their findings
to pass the game together. I will give the oral walkthrough to assess whether
they have mastered new vocabularies. Teacher play role as a mediator and
promoter. I will give students a hand when they meet troubles in learning
process and supervise them keeping new words in mind.
2013年10月8日星期二
Thoughts about Twitter after reading
I have
chose two articles from my teachers` Diigo. These are useful to me. One of them
tells me about actions what I should not do in Twitter. It lists ten actions
like doing advertising, showing being loved and judging professional things
with own prejudice. I totally agree with the author and this article reminds me
a lot as a beginner in Twitter. The other article recommends me some awesome
twitters classified by their subject. It is convenient for people looking for
particular fields. And this collection of helpful twitters is valuable. I think
Twitter is a place people can share various resources, exchange ideas and get
responds immediately. I will check it usually from now on.
Article 1:10 Twitter Mistakes You Should Avoid
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