More Resources = More Learning!
We were given access to so many online resources this week,
some of which we had experienced in this course itself. The only difference was
that we got the first-hand experience of creating course sites or exercises for
our students utilizing the potential of these resources.
Creating a Nicenet class, a class blog on blogger, or a
class website/ wiki on Google sites/ wikispaces was detailed in easy to
understand handouts. As we had been working on all three platforms right from
the beginning of this course, it was easy to understand how useful each can be.
Using these very tools in our classes can now become a reality. Not only do
these tools provide a common platform for class discussions but also allow
individuals to work in their own pace. Knowledge transfer over a wide geographical
space is possible. A learner is allowed full freedom to explore more on his own.
Thus learner autonomy is achieved.
Introduction to ANVILL:
We had a guest faculty, Jeff Magoto, joining us this week.
He introduced us to ANVILL, A National Virtual Language
Lab. This is a speech based virtual tool
that language teachers can use to teach their students. There were supporting
articles and screencasts that detailed the functions and applications of
ANVILL.
I played the trace effects game and was hooked. I am sure learners will find the experience engaging and exciting.
I played the trace effects game and was hooked. I am sure learners will find the experience engaging and exciting.
Creating Online Course Sites or Exercises:
I created a class Survey using Google Drive (URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lQrLCqdeijTexH5RqEYHiZZrqBLCrtDDmEACdh97lRI/viewform).
This I created as a follow up activity to the WebQuest I had done in class. I
intend to use the student feedback and opinions I collect from this survey to
fine tune my next WebQuest.
A class Padlet wall was created using the site www. padlet. com (URL: http://padlet.com/sengupta_sharmi/WebQ_Homework),
created will be utilized to post homework and
scores. Not only will this make homework more exciting but it will, I believe,
allow students to be more creative.
I have also created a fun Word Search activity (URL: http://www.toolsforeducators.ckom/wordsearch/wordsearchq.php?hint=text)
for my junior students who have no access to technology. They have to find
English adjectives using the Bengali (native language) hints. Hence, they learn
both translation and adjectives in two languages in the process. I created this
activity using the Tools for Educators site.
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