What is web conferencing?
In this article I refer to web conferencing not just as the (rather exclusive) software, with names such as WebEx, Sametime and Live Meeting, used by large corporations. Rather, I refer to an array of tools under the banner of ‘online chat’ that enable group online communication in a variety of forms; video & audio chat, instant messaging, file sharing, link sharing etc, all in real time. Continue reading
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Since its conception in 1995, the WebQuest has become a cornerstone of web-based learning. Today it is one of the most long-standing, well-known and popular online educationally-motivated activities. Educators around the world have developed literally thousands of WebQuests, in every major language.
So what is a WebQuest?
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Podcasts could be described as the media-rich cousins of blogs and can be used on most portable media players as well as computers. Like blogs, podcasts are commonly distributed via web pages or feeds. Podcasts can be subscribed to, or you can make your own. Continue reading
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Methods and materials used to support the language learning process should motivate the learner, capitalising on their highly individualised interests, learning styles and capabilities. The flexible nature of blogs gives them a high potential for motivating ’slack’ learners and inspiring ‘advanced’ ones. Blogs allow for considerable individual freedom regarding content and quantity; quieter pupils are encouraged to participate more actively, while more talkative ones can really let off steam.
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