Does going to a class and writing things considered important in a notebook ring a bell with you? It actually reminds me of how our students still keep making use of paper to keep a record of what they learn – especially vocabulary – while having the opportunity to fall back on their cellphones. With this […]
Teacher’s toolbox series Teachers blogging about their favourite tools By Angeles Hergenreder Do you feel your teaching skills need an upgrade? Have you considered the help of smartphones to do so? Their usage is making a huge impact on our lives and that, of course, includes how and where we teach and learn. […]
By Carolina Santarossa & Josefina Castillo Over the last decade, research into second language learning and teaching has focused increasingly on the use of technology in the classroom. The interactive features of multi-media can entice teachers to explore novel ways to engage students more creatively. In this sense, the technological device that is closest to […]
Stories from the Google classroom ( 2014 – 2016 ) Home Page Digital writing project using Google Classroom by Carla Arena & Clarissa Bezzera October 2014 was the beginning of a turning point on how students turned in their compositions at Casa Thomas Jefferson, a binational center in Brasilia. It was to transform the way teachers gave […]
Image credit: Wesley Fryer Joe Dale talks to the ebulletin about his presentation at the PCE at the 50th IATEFL conference; speaking and writing outcomees using Google Apps. Q: Joe, what have you been working on recently? Q: What was your presentation about? Q: In your experience, do teachers use technology successfully in […]
Raquel Gonzaga talks about her action research project on integrating mobile learning with Google Apps for enhanced creativity and collaborative learning outcomes. An EFL dream comes true It was an amazing day when I got an e-mail from the IATEFL scholarship party informing me that I had won the Learning Technologies Travel Scholarship tο […]
I have a mixed ability class and some of the students refuse to respond to the lessons whereas others are highly motivated. Some of them join us when they feel they can. Isn’t this a common problem for teachers? Aren’t all classes mixed-ability classes? People learn better when they want to learn. I agree that […]
Joe Dale has produced a great video review of Bossjock Jr, a free iOS app for creating your own radio show. It’s great for promoting listening and speaking skills. Let us know in the comments below if you’ve used it with your learners and what you think of it. Do you have any apps you’d […]
