Emailing and texting Emails are usually shorter and more informal than letters and people sometimes use abbreviations and ‘smileys’ in them. Smileys (also called ‘emoticons’) are images which look like faces when you see them from the side. They are made using keyboard symbols and are used to express emotions. Text messages are even shorter and more informal and usually use abbreviations. Here are some frequently used smileys and abbreviations: Smileys :-) I’m happy or smiling :-( I’m unhappy or angry :-D I’m laughing >:-( I’m very angry :-| I’m bored :-o I’m surprised or shouting :-@ I’m screaming :-* I’m sending you a kiss ;-) I’m only joking :-p I’m smirking (= smiling in an unpleasant or unkind way) :-b I’m sticking my tongue out at you Abbreviations AFAIK as far as I know IMHO in my humble opinion AFK away from keyboard IOU I owe you ASAP as soon as possible JIT just in time BAK back at keyboard LOL lots of love BCNU be seeing you L8R later BF boyfriend MSG...
Here is my latest updated research on educational technology tools; you might know some or all of these. However, I wanted to share this information with you all. These websites provides a good overview of the educational issues in relation to teaching with technology, all these links are free online tools and programs which will be highly needed in your daily teaching 1. A Brief History of CALL Theory An article which gives an overview of CALL and how different teaching methodologies have influenced CALL in the language classroom. http://www.geocities.com/ehansonsmi/call_history.html 2. The E-Society: A National Classification An article which divides computer users into eight distinct groups, based on a survey carried out in the UK in 2005. http://www.spatial-literacy.org/index.php?p=esociety 3. The One-Computer Classroom Ways of using one computer in a classroom with a g...
One Computer Options Hello All After reading from some people who are using one computer in their classes and having a look at the “Wordprocessingand Internet ideas” I am reflecting on it. First, why use word processor? I think word processor can be used in many ways, for instance; both teacher and students. Teachers can prepare, create, store, share and so on materials for their classes. Learners can use aword processor both in and outside the classroom to practice grammar, writing skills, filling in and other language points; they can also present their work. I got to know that Microsoft Office has got more than 300 million users? Wow! Is it true? Secondly, what activities can be done with one computer in a class? All those ideas by Dr. Judi Harris are simply great. I think those 25 ideas could solve many problems for those who do not have computers labs or lack of them and at the same time became what some of us need to motivate our students through teaching them something ver...
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