Mind-mapping is an effective and frequent used tool to help students brainstorm and make connections. Popplet is a web-based interactive mind-mapping tool that allow users to organize their ideas by typing, drawing, and/or uploading images and videos. Users can first use it as Sticky notes and then indicate the same or similar ideas into categories. Popplet …
I presented this topic, “Negotiating meaning through intercultural exchange”, in the IB regional conference held in Kuala Lumpur in 2013. The inspiration of this topic arose from the new requirement, written assignment, by Group 2 language B courses. Just like every Ab Initio teacher felt, I first perceived this assignment was challenging and daunting to …
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The topic for #langchat on Twitter was regarding ‘comprehensible input’ last Friday, April 25. Lots of discussions were generated. Practical strategies and insightful ideas were shared. Later, the topic was expanded to ‘comprehensible output’ and brought out more discussions. Dr. Stephen Krashen stated that comprehensible input refers to messages that people understand when acquiring a second language. …
Being able to add voice on Google doc opens lots of opportunities for oral language exposure. Students can submit their writing assignments and you can directly give them feedback by recording your comments in the target language or the language of instruction, depending on the student’s background. Alternatively, students can also work with a partner …
I am a big fan of Voicethread. It’s one of the effective Web 2.0 tools that extend students’ language learning and allow teachers to check students’ understanding of the content and provide feedback on language errors in grammar mini-lessons. As a language instructor, you should use your professional e-mail address to register an educator’s account, …