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by buniac1
Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:09 pm
Forum: Video in the Classroom
Topic: a good way to encourage students to write blog in English?
Replies: 8
Views: 22024

I think writing a blog is a great way of improving one's writing skills. Beforehand, a teacher must explain the task to be done with this blog and set realistic goals concerning the blog. Using technologies will enhance the participation of students. Since a blog is often personal, teacher should en...
by buniac1
Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:03 pm
Forum: Texts
Topic: Texts - Digital Texts
Replies: 16
Views: 260519

I think you are right. Digital texts are much more interesting for students. They are able to multi task while they learn. Not only they have access to digital texts, but they are able to use their resources to get a better understanding of notions, use their friends online without disturbing your f...
by buniac1
Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: Secondary School Education
Topic: Secondary School Eudcation - Motivation
Replies: 11
Views: 29141

Motivation is often an issue that needs to be taken care of in classroom. I personally provide students with homework help and at first sight, I was discouraged by the fact that they did not care about it at all. I tried to introduce it with games and interaction but it just was not working out very...
by buniac1
Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: Intensive English Programs
Topic: Intensive English programs
Replies: 11
Views: 34037

Intensive English programs should be intensified through the province of Quebec. We are stuck with a level of English that is acceptable, but it could be improved by having more of these classes. Yes, of course, one can say that there is a selection of students beforehand when creating these classes...
by buniac1
Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: Bilingual Education
Topic: english movie can help the students improve their english?
Replies: 18
Views: 29498

I agree with the fact that students can learn English while watching movies, or even television. I have personally watched several of my favorite programs such as The Simpsons and Family guy in English, helping me to improve my overall understanding of English. I was much better at distinguishing wo...