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I just posted this same message under Elementary Education Forum, but thought this one was relevant, too.

Hi! I'm getting ready to start my Masters in Education this Fall and I will be conducting my research on using technology to help ESL students within the homeroom classroom. Does anyone have any information on this subject???
I am still in the very preliminary stages of developing the study. I've found a few good articles on the subject, especially a couple by Joy Egbert.
Thanks to anyone who can help!
Meghan.

Hi

I think someone else here's linked to this before - you could try

http://llt.msu.edu (Language Learning and Technology)

- take a look through the back catalogue, because the current issue might not be what you're after. I think there's one on discourse of Spanish learners using this very forum (students' side) which seems to conclude that rapid email exchanges are a good bridge for those still struggling into confident linked speech.

All the best, Al

hi everyone,
i would also love to know from this forum if anyone knows any other web-based activities for ESL*, similar to webquest (a bit more serious than games..if that makes sense..)

*particularly for intermediate/advanced level

p.s.i have sent the same posting to other forum, but thought this one is also suitable for my question..

thanks everyone..
angie

OK: here's one using http://www.howstuffworks.com .

Get students to find out about something they're interested in (this site doesn't just describe gadgets; it's about all sorts) and after some time, they have to write x number of questions relating to the 'stuff' they've been reading about. This is often best done in pairs, becuase the 'other' student will check for grammar and can monitor for questions that are impossible or too easy to find.

After that, exchange question sheets and a different group now has to find the answers. At feedback stage, ask what was the most interesting thing they found out and which questions were hardest. It's the answers to this last which really raises awareness about how reasonably complex written texts are constructed.

Good luck, Al

Hey Al!
thanks a lot for your suggestion!
sounds very interesting..

would welcome any other suggestions..
since I'm doing research on that for one of my assignment..

thanks heaps!
angie:)