This week I was able to get a lot more information from the
Google Alerts. Below is a short summary from a few sites that I found of
interest.
“The smart way to use Smartphones in the language classroom.”
Discusses how to use Smartphones to enhance learning. One
way is to use Skype to communicate with others. This could be used for various
languages, and to practice speaking skills. A second way is by downloading one
of the thousands if not millions of educational apps available to assist with
learning the English language. A third way is for students to work on web
quests and to do simple internet searches on a topic. By setting boundaries of
acceptable use, the article discusses how the Smartphone can be of help in a
classroom instead of a distraction.
A second website that I received an alert for that I found
very interesting is called Lesson Plans for ESL Kids Teachers. This website has
free lesson plans. There are worksheets, songs, and other items that go with
the lesson plan, but those require a membership. If this is a population of
students that somebody teaches, then it might be worth it to get a subscription.
The prices are not that bad. A one-year member ship is $29, two-year member
ship is $48, and a three-year member ship is $59.
ESL printables is a place where other ESL teachers share their
resources for free. There are many different resources such as printables,
PowerPoint, templates, smartboard files, and lesson plans. I loved how easily
the search works. In order to download something, you have to contribute to the
group first. It is updated all the time with new content to use in the
classroom.
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