Παρασκευή 5 Ιουλίου 2019

Padlet: learn how to use it

 You can use padlet as a learning diary  or a wall for digital projects. Here are some examples:

Made with Padlet

Made with Padlet
Made with Padlet

How to create a free blog on Blogger


Αποτέλεσμα εικόνας για blogspot

It's really not as hard as it seems.
Here are my notes from my presentation in a teacher training seminar.
All the basic information is here. For more,  go to the ppt presentation . Of course, we can have another training meeting.

Here's the start link 

Creating a story using STORYBIRD

Creating a story using STORYBIRD
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and scroll down to find out how this is done.

Notes on my presentation for a teacher training seminar on digital storytelling.

A lesson on World Animal Day.



Click here for everything you need to create a lesson on WORLD ANIMAL DAY.

A lesson on Halloween.

CLICK HERE for ideas and resources and create spooky lessons!

A lesson on Roald Dahl.

 CLICK HERE for ideas and resources and start a course/lesson on the famous writer!


Tips on how not to procrastinate



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How do bilingual writers express themselves better?

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How to showcase your students’ projects on your blog.




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Digital skills in the classroom: a sneak peek into my learning diary. Some useful tools included


Δημιουργήθηκε με το Padlet

E-twinning presentation (in Greek)




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Using technology in the foreign language classroom


A presentation I made a few years ago.


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Online teaching tips and blog posts and more!


Writing for adult learners.

A range of practical writing tasks designed for adult learners – from beginner to advanced levels.
Access the different language levels here: http://bit.ly/AdultLearners-WritingSkills



The Benefits of Memorizing Poetry edutopia.org

In this Edutopia article, teacher Erin Medeiros explains how asking students to learn poems off by heart can bring many benefits to how the learner engages with language.

When high school students spend time memorizing and reciting a poem, they develop confidence by engaging deeply with language.

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12 ways to use technology to teach writing to tech-savvy teens writeshop.com

If we don’t use technology to our advantage, we may struggle to engage this generation. Here's 12 ways to use technology to teach writing to tech-savvy teens.




Managing Your High School Classroom with Compassion edutopia.org

It's vital to infuse discipline with compassion when managing classroom behaviour.

READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE.



These 21 Bucket Filler Activities Will Spread Kindness in Your Classroom weareteachers.com


Since the publication of Have You Filled a Bucket Today? in 2006, the concept of bucket filling has become more popular each year. It’s a simple idea: being kind to others fills their buckets (and your own). Bucket filler activities encourage kids to be kind in a variety of ways. After all, what classroom couldn’t use a little more kindness? Start by reading the original book or one of the many follow-ups to your class. Then try one or more of our favorite free bucket filler activities to go along with it.

Teaching English Through Drama - EFL Magazine

Read the original article

Διδασκαλία ξένων γλωσσών και θεατρικό παιχνίδι, προσαρμόστε σε κάθε γλώσσα 

USING MUSIC IN CLASS:


Using music in the class doesn’t have to mean doing a gap fill – here are some alternative ideas. 




How-To: The Jigsaw Method, Revisited edutopia.org

The "jigsaw method" is from the 1970s, but it's still very relevant today.


An excellent video on an older, cooperative learning strategy that researchers say remains highly effective.

READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE.


Writing: mini things

Very often when students write, they don’t spend enough time at the important editing stage. In this lesson, the focus of the writing activities is on editing and accuracy.

This lesson plan for teachers of older teenage and adult students level B1 is about writing. Students will develop editing and accuracy.

Download the lesson plan and student worksheet here:
 http://bit.ly/Lesson
Plan-WritingMiniThings


Social and emotional learning in the early years




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Βίντεο με το σεμινάριο για την προσχολική ηλικία 


A Michael Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Lesson


A wonderful example lesson about how to teach phonemic awareness. A must watch for K-2 teachers.

SCHOOL-BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION A practical handbook

Πρόληψη της βίας στο σχολικό περιβάλλον: Ένα πρακτικό εγχειρίδιο του Παγκόσμιου Οργανισμού Υγείας socialpolicy.gr


Το #εγχειρίδιο "School-based violence prevention", που δημιουργήθηκε από τον #ΠΟΥ με συνεισφορά από την #UNESCO και τη #UNICEF, περιγράφει συνοπτικά σημαντικά βήματα που μπορούν να πραγματοποιήσουν τα σχολεία ώστε να υιοθετήσουν μια ερευνητικά τεκμηριωμένη προσέγγιση, μια προσέγγιση του "σχολείου ως σύνολο", για την πρόληψη της βίας. Το εγχειρίδιο είναι γραμμένο σε απλή γλώσσα (αγγλικά) και είναι προσιτό σε διαφορετικό κοινό, όπως καθηγητές, διευθυντές σχολείων και προσωπικό εντός των Υπουργείων Παιδείας.

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Teaching Students How to Ask Productive Questions: an article from Edutopia

Sometimes the answer is in the question. Learn strategies for prompting better questions from students.
Improve engagement, comprehension, and critical thinking by teaching students the process of asking insightful questions.



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How to Spot Dyslexia in a Writing Sample .

A Facebook post from NESSY!

FREE WEBINAR!

Thanks to Susan Barton for making essential information like this available.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

https://www.facebook.com/nessy.learning/posts/2265551220164964

Five digital resources for autonomous English language practice | British Council

If you’re looking for sites and apps to encourage your learners to practise English outside the classroom, check out these five suggestions by Cristina Cabal.

READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE

'Learners can search by artist or song, and select between four levels of difficulty, from beginner to expert.' Photo © 
Gabriel Bassino used under licence and adapted from theoriginal.

The Necessity of Having High Expectations: an article from Edutopia

Conveying compassion for students while holding them to high standards can help improve equity in education.
This teacher saw the importance of having high expectations for *all* students after working with an English language learner who had a learning disability.


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Europeana as seen by students: Video from the European Schoolnet

According to students, using digital cultural heritage makes lessons more stimulating and interesting. Discover how students use @Europeana: https://youtu.be/s-7tMYvzVBc


Station Rotation in World Language Classes: an article from Edutopia

Setting up activities around the classroom is a popular way to get students collaborating—and it can be used to promote the use of a target language.


Here's a way to get students using 4 modes of communication—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—in a single class period.


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