ELT Technology Weekly

Since the technology becomes more advanced, learning is not only limited in classroom but also available in other platforms with the aid of portable devices, for example, laptops, tablets etc. Nowadays, most mobile phones are connected to Internet so it makes learning more convenient - It can be taken place in everywhere, no matter when you are commuting, you are travelling, or you are cooking! Because of that, a lot of mobile applications has been launched.  Today the learning tool that I am going to introduce to you is  Nearpod. Nearpod is a tool that works like powerpoint, but it's more interactive than powerpoint. In this application, you can create slides, or you can import your own powerpoint slides into it.  Interface Different from Powerpoint, the special feature is that you can add interactive media , from 2D animations and videos to even VR simulations and 3D models. Templates from Nearpod itself or other sources like BBC, PhET Interactive Simulations  ar...

Task-based language teaching (TBLT)  is a popular pedagogic approach and used by many teachers nowadays. It allows students to build up their ideas without restrictions and expressing their  point of views with their unique style of expressions and wordings regardless of the accuracy in grammar, vocabulary or other lexical features in writing. However, I know it's quite challenging for a novice teacher - maybe like you, to design a TBLT lesson as you need to think of class contents in different task stages. If you still have no ideas, you may get your inspiration from a number of WebQuests in The QuestGarden . Although WebQuests is a kind of technology that seldom be used nowadays, still, the inquiry-orientated activity in each WebQuests can bring you idea on the development of your lesson plan. Recently, I have an Intermediate ESL class with my students with the aid of this WebQuests - An English Holiday and my students enjoy it a lot!😎 - So now I want to share it to al...