WEEK 20

Well, this week was the last. But I enjoyed to much of this module.Actually, I learned a lot important and useful things for example: how to evalute webpages,how to create lesson plans, productive and recepting skills ,how to create a prezzi and voki  presentation,  and the use of some different web 2.0 tools. Now, I will be able to use some of Web 2.0 tools for Educationa Purposes. In my personal opinión, NICENET is a useful tool that I will use in my clases. Also, I learned to create a lesson plan with technology. And finally, I learned to make online portfolios using Calameo and  the teacher explained how to use Cuadernia 2.0.

            In conclusión, the most important thing that I learned was that using technology in a good way will facilitate the teaching process in the classroom.

WEEK 19

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WEEK 18

During this week I finished my Virtual Learning Environment on NICENET. In my platform I created  seven links  related to the tittle of my virtual space , the classroom’s objective. In this part I want to mention  about gramar because I chose the Causatives get, have and make.I chose this gramar because it was very difficult to understand for me.For this reason, I applied  the whole steps such as: conversation model , vocabulary , pronunciation , exercises and evaluation in order to learn this gramar according to the TopNotch book, unit four, lesson two. In other words, I applied the same examples in my Nicenet account  as the book shows.In order to evaluate to my students I added a link where they had to write a conversation of ten lines related to ask for recommendation. In conclusión ,  I think that my virtual classroom was interesting and funny.Next time, I will use the steps from TopNotch in order to learn whatever topic.

WEEK 17

In this week, I learned more about  Web 2.0 tools like, Wikispaces, Twitter, Dokeos, Authorsteam, Podomatic, Podcasts, Nicenet, Edmodo,etc. For this reason, we had to put in practice by creating our own Virtual Learning Environment (VLC). It means that, I had to be the teacher and my partners my students. I created  my VLC in Nicenet. Firstly,  I had to send the code provided by Nicenet to all my classmates in order to participe as members in my group called  QUINTO “U”. Then ,  I  created my platform with links that included the motivational video ,  objective , conversational model , gramar (site , slides, and video) activities, exercise 1 & 2 , and the evaluation  for my students . In conlcusion, I think that using technology tools in the EFL classrooms have many advantages for both, students and teachers. For example, teachers can make classes interactive by using wikis and blogs , google docs, etc. Also, I think students can improve their learning skills (speaking, listening, writing and Reading ) and find interesting ways of learning English like videos, pictures, readings, etc by using the Internet. About teachers, technology is really useful and interesting too because it provides reliable websites that help them to get interactive material for the class such as: flashcards, games, songs, etc in order to make classes funny and interesting as well to get students motivated. In addition,  teachers can find useful websites that provide them good strategies and methodology for teaching the English language.

WEEK 16

Well, the oral presentations about Web 2.0 tools started on Tuesday. I am going to explain you  about definitions some of the tools learned in the classroom.

First of all, you have to create an user account in order to access it in these tolos. 

TWITTER

 It is used to send tweets to our followers and also follow someone we like. In EFL classrooms, twitter can be useful for follow some teachers and be aware of all they coment in their tweets. We  can send direct messages to them and chat with them easily.

GOOGLE MAPS

It is a useful tool to find directions and  geographic data of all places around the world. For example, I create a map of where I live mentioning streets , especific directions

PODCASTS

It allows us to record our voices online and also download  our podcasts or from other's. Students can practice their oral skills by using this web 2.0 tool.

MAPPY FRIENDS

I guess it is similar to google maps. But something interesting about it, is that students can learn English by sharing traveling experiences with their friends and family.

FLICKR

 it is basically to upload images and pictures to the web and make digital albums. Also, we can embed our presentations in our blogs or media.

PODOMATIC

I think it is similar to Podcast, because it is used to record our voice and also you have to create your user account to access to it.

WEBQUEST

 is a site created for teachers who want to learn to develop teaching materials in web format where students develop their research projects on an issue or topic following a methodology of learning. Also,  WebQuest is an activity site that offers students looking for information, tasks  on the Web to acquire knowledge on issues related to their intereses.Another uses are :find and acquire knowledge on the Web, use new technologies , communicate and discuss ideas with other people and other groups, and group works (collaboratives)

EDMODO

 is a prívate social platform for Education that allows to create a communication virtual space inside and outside of the classroom among teachers-students,students-students even teachers-students-families.Besides, Edmodo allows to share files, messages,links,scholar schedules, tasks or assignments.

NICENET

 is a web-based tool for running an educational program at any level:  a college course, a second-grade class, or a medical school course.  It has capabilities for two-way communication between members; for announcing  schedules and schedule changes; for reminding you of tasks; for sharing useful web links with other members.Besides, Nicenet publishes works online and it is convenient to use them when you want to create a document for the benefit of other members in the classroom, such as instructions or any other material related.

In conclusión, all these tolos are useful  to teach English using technology.Besides, for each presentation that my classmates presentated I had to take notes.

WEEK 15

“Respect: Being positive and non-judgmental in regards to another person

Empathy: Being able to see things from another person’s point of view

Authenticity: Being yourself without egoistic barriers or hiding behind a job title.”

Carl Rogers

Well,in this week we didn’t have Internet connection in the classroom, so the teacher  talked about something useful related to Education in Highschools, Primary Schools, even Universities. In other words she gave us advices to be good teaches at these places.

Our teacher suggested us to do in a class the following:

·         It's very important to understand students. It means, students' problems, feelings, needs, economical situation, etc.

·         Taking attendance everyday

·         Calling parents when students are absent

·         Check homework everyday

·         Use stamps for homeworks and classwork in order to facilitate the process of checking them.

·         Give students opportunities for Oral lessons

·         Be Consistent and Set up rules in the class

·         Make frequent evaluation of homework, classwork, grupwork, class-activity, etc

·         bad notebooks, it reflecs who they are.

In conclusión, all these advices are very good and I will apply them in order to get agood environment, and raport  in the classroom.

WEEK 14

Unfortunately we didn’t have classes in this week but instead I had to do a task about  web 2.0 tool that was Edmodo, in which my partner and I had to show in a presentation the use of the tool and also how to teach an English class applying two assignments.

Edmodo is a really useful tool  to teach English because this site is :

·         Free

·         Social platform for Education

·         Communication virtual space.

·         Communication between ss- ss, t - ss

   More information in these links.

   http://internetaula.ning.com/groups/edmodo

  http://www.escuelatic.es/2011/03/02/edmodo-plataforma-social-educativa/