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by abimosk
Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:23 am
Forum: Computer Assisted Language Learning
Topic: Podcasts in the classroom
Replies: 8
Views: 13953

No Mess Music

Even the simplest form can be the most useful:

Instead of fumbling with wires and CDs when using music in the classroom, a podcast is the 'cleanest' way of presenting audio to students.
by abimosk
Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Can you copyright a course syllabus?
Replies: 13
Views: 9136

Copyright on Educational Technology-Based Resources

May I assume that it is the same for Internet-based lessons/WebQuests/activities that we create? Are they OURS because we created them or are they public because they are accessible by the greater public?
by abimosk
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:03 am
Forum: Computer Assisted Language Learning
Topic: IM in the ESL classroom
Replies: 1
Views: 2822

IM in the ESL classroom

Has anyone used Instant Messaging in their language classroom? While typing might be a slight issue for second language learners (especially if the characters of their native language are not as they are in English), has anyone considered the benefits of spelling improvement as a result of integrati...
by abimosk
Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:57 am
Forum: Computer Assisted Language Learning
Topic: Does the presentation with Powerpoint help language learning
Replies: 23
Views: 27290

Anything that changes a lesson from the norm will create excitement and generate response from students. If the only method you are using to teach vocabulary is with a PowerPoint presentation, I don't see how it differs from traditional blackboard lessons. Variety is the spice of education. One of t...