Hi,

While we are waiting for the new school year, here is a link to a very good site connected with Cambridge exams (of course it can be used for general practice as well):

Flo-Joe

Finish up the story using the given guided sentence. The story should not be longer than 10 sentences.

Two years ago, John and Mary went to Paris for the honeymoon.

In groups discuss and prepare a presentation on the phenomenon of Bijelo Dugme. Consider points for/against. Choose a spokesperson to represent your group`s views

[URL=http://www.imageshack.us][IMG]http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/9859/whale4ti.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/9328/lily3gb.jpg

ef="http://img226.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lily2ag.jpg" target="_blank">

[URL=http://www.imageshack.us][IMG]http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/9859/whale4ti.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

ICT is definitely extremely useful both for teachers and students.
Its advantages might be:
-novel approach to learning/teaching
-non-threatening
-intriguing, provokative

It is definitely more motivating and effective for learners and it will surely play an important part in the learning proces in the future but will not replace textbooks.

All ICT activities are interesting and enjoyable. They make learning more effective and increase motivation as they are usually task-based. They offer possibilities for indvidual learning and development.

1. We agree that the ICT activities are are motivating for learners.

2.We agree that language learning is more effective with ICT activities.

3.Computers will hopefully replace books in the classrooms of 21st century. We belive this is so because computers are much more flexible than printed materials. They can communicate with one anoter and provide more learniing opportunities.

I absolutely agree with the statement that ICT activities are motivating for learners.They somehow find it too difficult to leaf the pages in their textbooks, but they have no problem with clicking the mouse!
B&B

In my opinion these kind of activities are very interesting and useful for children. We can motivate them and push them to do their best. I am sure they will enjoy doing these activities.

I'll just copy Warschauer's list of the reasons computers can have a positive influence on motivation:
“(a) the novelty of working with a new medium (Fox, 1988),
(b) the individualized nature of computer-assisted instruction (Relan, 1992),
(c) the opportunities for learner control (Hicken, et al., 1992; Kinzie, et al.,
1988; Pollock and Sullivan, 1990; Williams, 1993), and
(d) the opportunities for rapid, frequent non-judgmental feedback (Armour-Thomas,
et al., 1987; Waldrop, 1984; Wu, 1992).” (all cited in Warschauer 1996)

Using ICT is very challenging for both students and teachers.

Considering the advancement of modern technology which influences the interests of our studenents, I think they will find it extremely useful and attractive.

Welcome to the blogosphere of teachers who want to make a difference.

For the very start, please share with us your opinion about any/ all of the following:

1.ICT activities are motivating for learners.

2.Language learning is more effective with ICT activities.

3.ICT resources will replace textbooks in the future.