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I have decided to do a Google Site just like the one we are using for our E-course, I always like to challenge myself to learn and do new things, I tried blogger for the first time few weeks ago and I think I doing fine I know how it works and how to manage it now, still need to know some features better, but will do it soon. Now, the Google Site I am working on is challenge for me as well, it is the first time I am working on this platform. I will use this Google Site publish all information and materials needed for the live and playback version Webinars. This will certainly help not only students but teachers and all those who will be willing to join us for the webinars because they will be able to read all tasks and download the materials to be used in the classes or workshop sessions. This Google Site will be used by English major students mainly, English learners in general and teachers from the UTN and other institutions. I mentioned before ...

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I am surprised; this site is simply great, what I most like of ANVILL,  is its flexibility; it has got something for every language teacher and the great opportunity for language practice. I definitely think that this site motivates students to do things by themselves making them more autonomous because of when students find many things to do and things they like, they feel eager to go and give it a try. I have used www.agendaweb.org which has tons of stuff for learners of different ages and that is what students like, many options to choose from.   It is hard for all students to have access to internet connection either at the campus at home, here in Ibarra, Ecuador; few people have got internet connection at home. Some will not able to afford it but the main reason is internet speed, it is very slow and princes are a bit high so I think this could be a constraint that would make difficult to use this technology. The solution to overcome this problem is that the government...

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One Computer Lesson Plan Name of the lesson:CD-ROM dictionary demonstration (Name, type of student): University students aged 23 (average), intermediate to advance. Interaction: Pair-work; step 2 is a teacher presentation, using an electronic projector; step 2 involves learners working in class in pairs. Duration: 60 minutes Materials: CD-ROM dictionaries Other material: Browser; Computers with internet connection to run online dictionaries Rationale: Learners usually use a bilingual dictionary owing to unfamiliarity with other options. The knowledge of a CD-ROM can encourage students to explore features the CD and build up their confidence in using CD-ROMs. Learners do usually realize of all those features that most dictionaries have got, so a demonstration from the teacher can point them towards the most useful features for their needs. Introduction: Start briefly explaining the following: 1.       Finding and spelling words 2.    ...

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...