1.1 Observation of e-tool used in a lesson

Observation sheet

3.2 Wiki: Yellow Parrot

I have created this Wiki for my adult class. I am hoping to use this as extra material in addition to the class and homework. I understand that not all student will use it but I hope that the ones who do benefit from it.

The benefits are reading, adding comments, posting texts, exercises, articles and exchange opinions.

This is mainly the first draft. I will develop it as I go along and continuously improve the resource to suit the needs of the learners.


https://yellowparrot.wikispaces.com/

2.1 Prezi: Pancake Tuesday

I have tasted two tools – screenr and Prezi.  Prezi is very useful and interesting tool.  I can see potential in Screenr, but have to get more used to it.

I created this Prezi for my class on Pancake Tuesday. It was so fan and students were impressed with the presentation.  i had their full attention while showing the images, videos and texts.

This is a tool I will always use in my lessons. 

http://prezi.com/hoknb-xq00ni/untitled-prezi/

1.5 YouTube karaoke song versions

I use YouTube all the time. I love this tool because it is so versatile and it has pretty much everything. I chose to talk about this one – Yesterday, a song by The Beatles – because it is particularly useful. This is a karaoke version which I can be projected onto the white wall/board and show students the words for my chosen song. SS can sing or just read it. The letters are large and they move slowly according to the melody of the song.

The negative aspects of using a sample online are the adverts which might be offensive or undesirable. However, this can be tackled by the teacher by checking the video beforehand and even using TubeChop to select the part of the video required.  A part from that, YouTube for teaching is amazing!


On the other hand the barriers of using Youtube in the classroom for me are when students are accessing the computers as they will often go on to other websites like Facebook etc.


Another problem with using the web in the class is SS talking about other classmates and teachers through social networking sites. On one occasion, in an IT class, a student took a photo of the teacher and two classmates together in the frame and added a rude comment to the photo. That resulted in him being sent home and then transferred to another college.


I think that young students are not mature enough to evaluate the dangers and power of the internet and often are very unaware of its dangers. So, parents and teachers have the responsibility to monitor children’s usage.  Also it is our responsibility to educate our children and learners about e-safety. Apart from that, YouTube and other sites are absolutely great for teaching! The internet has made teaching and learning a much more fun with infinite possibilities.

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

2.2 Web Quest: Pompeii and Herculaneum at the British Museum

 

This Web Quest is about Pompeii and Herculaneum at the British Museum.  I chose this for 2 reasons: one because we spoke about Pompeii and also because I'm planning a trip there.

Web Quest: British Museum

 

 

Click on the museum's website and answer:

There is an exhibition going on at the moment about Pompeii and Herculaneum. Who are the 2 people in the painting?

Read the Wikipedia text and answer: What is Pompeii?

Ok, good. Now, in our last lesson we spoke about Pompeii. What did we discover?

Find an image of the ‘thing’ made in Pompeii and copy it here.

So, what is Herculaneum? Go to Wikipedia by yourself and search for it.

What happened to Pompeii and Herculaneum?

Watch the video Pompeii and Herculaneum. What does it mean?

Click here and goodbye!! J