After reading the article on "Using the Internet in ESL Writing Instruction"
Jarek Krajka I felt refreshed with ideas that have been right there but I haven't been applying latelty. Improving writing skills through the use of sources that provide more information and background on general issues, discussing about books in a forum or being able to post opinions that our students have can really make a difference in their learning.
Applying technological tools such as a lap top / over head projectors / using web sites / inviting them to practice through Power Point presenations and so many other strategies really helps us create a richer environment in our classes.
As I was going through this link http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Krajka-WritingUsingNet.html I kept discovering more and more ideas. I automatically thought about the application of some actitivies in different grades I have access to through my coordinator's position.
Today at our teachers's weekly meeting I reminded my staff that I opened a blog so we could use this space to communicate and share ideas. That there would be no penalization or extra dollars at the end of the month by signing up, but that they would feel good to share and have a space to learn from each other and receive fresh information that helps us all improve our instructions as educators.
As I kept showing the different links their bodies started moving towards the screan of my computer, their eyes, wide open, showed interest and realized how important is to open up to new ideas, apply them and see how students react.
I feel invited to continue searching and feel safe to know that I will definitely find enticing ideas to motivate students learning experience :)
Hi Carolina,
ReplyDeleteIt's good that the teachers have a positive attitude to the use of technology. Some teachers do not like the idea because it entails more work on their part while others just feel afraid to try new things.
Wish you the best of luck with your work.
Nada
Hi Carolina and Nada,
ReplyDeleteI agree with what Nada says. Sometimes teachers are reluctant to use new things. Dear Carol, it is very good that you are giving a guidance to your colleagues and motivating them to use blog. You are setting a good example for them to try new things.
Shahnoza
Hello Carolina, Nada, Shahnoza! It is wonderful that you have somebody who can comprehend what you are doing here and appreciate the work with this course. When I told everybody from the chair that I was doing this fascinating course, I was approved also and recommended to write some paper in the form of some manual may be which would cover the thing I did and the instructions on working with Internet and technology in general at the English lessons.
ReplyDeleteSo, I am glad that we can share some points with our friends and the people we work with.