ICT and English

Important words in English Language Classes:

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We can obtain different types of information: Synonyms  Antonyms More words related to student but with definitions And if we click on definition, it provides the different definitions of the word, origins or even its use as a slang word We can choose the word correctly depending on our needs, that is to say, depending on the context that we are going to use the word, for instance: If we are talking about students from primary school, we can talk about pupils . 

The level that we are going to consider here for developing the task is 3rd ESO in the subject of English as First Foreign Language. As we can see in the curricula , the subject of English is organized according to the CEFR into five blocks: the 1st block is the comprehension of oral texts (listening), the 2nd one is the production of oral texts (speaking), the 3rd one is the comprehension of written texts (reading), the 4th one is the production of written texts : expression and interaction and the 5th one is concerned with transversal elements. The content of each block is composed at the same time by six sections: strategies, sociolinguistic and sociocultural aspects, communicative functions, vocabulary, expressions and idioms of frequent use, morphosyntactic and discursive structures, sound, phonics, rhythmic and intonation patterns, graphic patterns and orthographic conventions. In the following charts, I have selected some contents from the chosen level and I ha...

I have decided to post this video named “Implementing effective ICT in the classroom” because it explains how ICT can be used effectively in the classroom to make sure that learners get the most out of it. This video explains briefly that 21 st Century learners are engaged with technology more than never before and it can be used as a creative way of learning. Technology can provide us with different tools that we can use in a classroom, such as blog posts, gaming, short film or podcasts which can engage with the learner. In our era, we also have to take into account that not all learners are going to learn in the same way and teachers as facilitators have to help and support their interests and technology can help them to do so. By giving them different ways and options of presenting what they are going to learn, they will create more enriching classrooms. A way of supporting digital learning is to explore new methods and the video mentions the use of social media. Inco...

A blog is a social phenomena on the Internet that consists of a website with posts that are organized chronologically, it is regularly updated and visitors can leave comments. A blog can be written by one person or it can be collaborative. People used to use it as a personal diary, but today we can see it also has different uses, for example: it can treat about a particular topic (hobbies, fashion, literature, music..), it can be used by companies in order to talk to customers or even it can be used to share news with the world. Blogs also bring people together and help to create relationships where people learn, share ideas, make friends or even do business. According to the book Innovation in Learning and Teaching Interaction, Reflection and IT , a blog is a tool that can also be used in Education as an alternative to the classroom: learners can create blogs and share their interests, hobbies and participate by reading and commenting their classmates' blogs but always keeping...

Hello! My name is Laura Martínez and I'm studying a University Master's degree in Academic Staff of Secondary Education and High School, Vocational Training and Language teaching at the University of Alicante. This year, I have also graduated from the University of Alicante with a degree in English Studies. Now, I would like to talk a little bit about my experience in the world of Education. Since I was seventeen years old, I have given private lessons related to my field of study which is Linguistics. I have not only given English private classes, but also Latin and Greek classes (but this was too many years ago). This experience made me realize that I wanted to be a teacher of English Language. Those little steps led me into the world of Education. Last year, I had the wonderful opportunity to do my degree internship in a Secondary Education Centre in Alicante. This experience was really challenging because it involved to be in a real class with students, something ...