This blog is dealing with teaching English as a foreign language in an interactive way using one of the blended learning strategies and active learning strategies. Hope you enjoy it.
Technology in the field of education can be a powerful
tool. Let's discover 5 benefits of technology in education.
1. FUTURE
ORIENTED: The future is all about technology and multi-screening. Education
can’t lag behind.
2. LEARNING BECOMES INTERESTING: It engages and challenges
students with brand new and interactive methods.
3. IMPROVES SKILLS: digital learning, communication,
collaboration, building teams, mobile learning, listening, planning, valuing
diversity, problem solving, self-direction, global awareness, social,
presentations, ...
4. INCREASES COLLABORATION: Students can work and collaborate with
people in other locations. Distance learners can join online communities.
5.
REDUCES WEIGHT: Instead of carrying lots of books, students just carry a
laptop, a tablet or a mouse which contain all their books and projects.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Learning English Language by Reading
Why learn a language
Travel
Even a little knowledge of the language can make a difference in attitude when
you meet people from other countries. Speaking another language helps to break
down barriers.
Work and business
It can help you give an added advantage in your career if you work for an
international firm or a company with international customers or contacts.
Music, film, arts and culture
If you like literature, fims or music from other countries, learning the
language will help your appreciation and understanding.
For a challenge
You can learn a language in short, bite-sized sessions and you'll enjoy a sense
of satisfaction from achieving short-term goals, such as learning how to say
hello, introducing yourself or numbers 1-10.
How to Learn a Language
There's no single universal foolproof method to
learn a language. Try different ones and use the one that works for you, or a
combination.
Little and often is best. Ten minutes
every day tends to be more effective and manageable than a longer session once
a week.
Mistakes are part of the learning process. Have a go and you'll learn
much more quickly: most native speakers will already appreciate you making an
effort.
Listen to language learning CDs or podcasts during idle times, such
as when travelling to work.
Watch TV and videoonline in the language you're learning. You may not understand
much of it but it will help you get used to how the language sounds and, with
the help of the visuals, you'll pick up odd words and phrases.
Write words on post-it notes and stick them around the house.
Say phone numbers out loud, make shopping and other lists or
memorise orders in a bar or restaurant.
Repeat activities to consolidate what you've learnt.
Visit to a place where you can use the language you're learning -
if anything, it will keep you motivated.
Find a learning partner.
Go back every now and again to something you did early on. You may
be surprised at how much you've learnt.