As I have mentioned in other blog entries technology can both enhance and inhibit learning. The examples I have chosen to display here are all aimed at enhancing learning, since they will be shown to students during class.
This animation I created is very funny and I believe students will enjoy it. Also the content is very usefull and will pose some questions about vocabulary, which was intentionally planned. I just hope that the use of the word 'yobbo' being directed at Australians is understood as a joke and not otherwise. I will make sure it is understood as planned.
Animation
The next one is an animation/comic and will be given to ss for them to continue the story. I think this worksheet will be really useful in the lesson because it will provide extension practice in a very fun and creative way. I'm confident that ss will find it interesting and also do their best to complete it.
Pixton: Brothers
This one is about framing a special person and what is stimulating about it is that just by choosing the background to display the photo is already collaborating in the telling of the story. For example, in my demonstration i used a photo of my very dear aunt Beatriz. She has been displayed in an art gallery (which she is very interested in) and is the centre of attention, which means she is very special. This will be a great opportunity of contextualisation and self-discovery as they will be encouraged to experiment with the material outside the classroom. This will be possible as all learners in this class are computer literate enough to carry out this task.
http://prezi.com/k801pwopkgwl/edit/?auth_key=swl6erz&follow=fo97pcufa7cp
However in some other examples displayed in this bog (other entries) like wikis, Pinterest etc can inhibit learning since some learners are not able to use the technology or do not have access to them outside the class.
While trying to set up a wiki for my class of Young Learners (mostly able computer users) some SS expressed frustration because they could not log in. It was very difficult to manage and help ss individually since they were stuck and had to wait until I was free. For me this was very tiring. In the end most ss managed to log on and one even managed to leave a comment, but ever since we have not managed to find the time revisit the tool, as I do not teach them ICT.
This is a more detailed Prezi. I made it to use with my Young Learners. The lesson is about ways to relax and improve health, so this prezi is specifically about laughing yoga and there is a range of materials including a text, a video, some images and steps to carry out a laughing session.
http://prezi.com/k801pwopkgwl/edit/?auth_key=swl6erz&follow=fo97pcufa7cp
http://prezi.com/k801pwopkgwl/untitled-prezi/?kw=view-k801pwopkgwl&rc=ref-30830117
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