86 reading activities!

An inventory of activities you can do with reading. Hope you try them out!

http://www.slideshare.net/willys007/pre-whilepost-reading-activities

Reading sequence

Here is the link for the short presentation on Reading sequence. Enjoy it!

http://www.slideshare.net/willys007/reading-sequence

The auction

Here are the statements you guys bought at the auction. Hope you keep them in mind everytime you prepare your classes.

Language skills are rarely separated in real life. T
Writing is the skill that is always done in isolation. F
One example of input in the classroom is reading texts students are exposed too. T
An example of integration of skills is cooperative writing. T
It is impossible to use a single activity to look at different language points. F
The ideal language sequence should offer both skill integration and language study. T
In Top-down processing students focus on individual aspects. F
Intensive reading and listening tense to be relaxed and less concentrated. F
Automaticity is hindered by extensive reading. F
Successful authentic material depends on the nature of the tasks that go with it. T
Comprehensible input aids language acquisition. T
Prediction is a strategy that people normally do not use in real life. F
Incomprehensible input tends to motivate students. F
The right level of material depends on text and task. T
The more language we expose students to the more they will learn. T


Take care.

Change of dates

Just drop by to leave some info on a slight change we will have in the upcoming modules. We are to switch modules 5 and 6 like this:

Module 6: Productive skills (Camilo)
August 16 (JoEllen does her 2 hours for research)
August 17, 18, 19 (Friday) 22, 23, 24, 25

Module 5: Receptive skills (Willy)
August 29, 30, 31 Sept 1, 5, 6, 7, 8

I know all this means we won't see each other again until the end of August. Try to survive without me, I'll do the same.

Web-based activities

Hi everybody,

Hope you are missing me as much as I miss you. Here is the link to see a PP presentation I put together with all your great ideas on web-based activities. Hope you enjoy it.

http://www.slideshare.net/willys007/tefl-web-based-activities

Grades for this activity and the book assessment form are partially ready. I hope I can visit you tomorrow to give you everything back.

Take care.

Types of syllabi/syllabuses

Hi class,

You will soon find the answer for the different types of syllabi and the books we reviewed today . . . Stay tune!!

Here you are. Please remember this is not a black and white exercise.

MODULE 3: CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS DESIGN
TEFL DIPLOMA COURSE

BOOK TYPE OF SYLLABUS
Time Zones: Multi syllabus (Lexical/Functional)
Backpack: Multi syllabus (Lexical/Topic-based)
Top Notch: Multi syllabus (Functional/lexical/Topic-based)
All Clear: Multi syllabus (Topic/situational)
The Business: Topic-based syllabus
Focus on Grammar: Grammar syllabus
Be My Guest: Multi syllabus (Lexical/Functional)
Survival English: Functional syllabus

Lesson plan beliefs

Here is the list of the beliefs we checked in class today. Choose one you agree with and another one you disagree with.

1. Having written lesson plans allows me to see what I have done with a group and to keep a record of the progress.

2. I prepare a lesson plan only to satisfy my supervisor - I honestly feel I don't need one.

3. Having a lesson plan shows professionalism from the teacher.

4. I don't need a lesson plan 'cause I have taught this class many times before, and I can do the same activities.

5. A lesson plan should include a detailed description of all the activities.

6. Having a written lesson plan ensures students confidence in the teacher.

7. I can prepare my class in my mind and I won't forget what to do.

8. A lesson plan should be at least a page long.

9. A lesson plan must be always written.

10. Students enjoy classes without a lesson plan more because they will have more opportunities to decide what to talk about or what to do.

11. Lesson plans impede spaces for improvisation and creativity.

Have a good night!!

Vocab review

Hi everybody,

I thought of creating something that helps you review what we discussed in class today. Here is a presentation that will walk you through the main vocab. Enjoy.

http://prezi.com/vfi--cwwyj5p/syllabus-and-more/

Just click on the arrow when the presentation is ready.

P.S. I want to thank Veronica because she showed me this great page.

Coursebook assessment

Hi everybody,

I'm pretty sure you are enjoying your week off. I hope you have devoted some time to work on your assignments. I took your ideas on the categories you can include for the assessment form and make a nice wordle (It is a graphic representation of words). I hope you can use it to work on your form.

Here is the link to access it:
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alt="Wordle: BOOK ASSESSMENT ELEMENTS"
style="padding:4px;border:1px solid #ddd">

Take care.

Ways of listening, showing and finding out

Hi class,
I really had a blast with all of your great ideas on how to use presentation aids. Thank you for sharing.

Here is the list of the web sites we checked at the end of the class, I hope you find them useful.

Ways of finding out

Dictionaries and thesauruses
www.dictionary.com

Translator
www.babelfish.altavista.com

Encyclopedias
www.britannica.com
www.encyclopedia.com

Ways of showing

Presentations
www.slideshare.net
www.animoto.com

Cartoon
www.toondo.com

Posters
www.glogster.com

Docs
www.diigo.com
www.edmodo.com

Ways of listening

www.podomatic.com

Happy hunting!

More on podcast!

Hi everybody,

Inspired by Veronica's link I decided to share an example that will give you an idea of what podcasting is and how you can use it with language students. Go to the following link:

http://splendidspeaking.podomatic.com/player/web/2006-10-26T05_07_12-07_00

This is taken from a podcast called "splendid speaking" and features two students having a conversation and a teacher giving tips on how to do it. Think of other ways podcasting can be used in ELT classes.

Follow our blog!

Welcome everybody,

The idea of having a blog is giving you a chance to experience ways of using Educational Technology to spice our classes. Your first task is to watch the following clip and learn some more about what blogs are. Once you have watch the video become a follower of this . . . your blog! Enjoy it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN2I1pWXjXI