Projects, Web 2.0 and online writing...

From 24.04-30.04.11. I got new information about projects. At the beginning I didn't understand, what interesting we could learn in this unit, because S-s do projects in different subjects and in English, too.But I discovered that it is other kind of project- using learning technologies as a way of creating partnership with different schools in other countries.So it is great opportunity to motivate S-s to acquire English better. I liked suggested examples of projects very much. It develops writing , reading skills. There are many benefits participating in such kind of projects.
From 01.05.-07.05.11. I learned about using the interactive Web 2.0 in the classroom and online writing for S-s and teachers. As I haven't used it with my S-s yet, it was something new for me. I found out what is Web 2.0, how to use it in classroom. I discovered that Web 2.0 technology can be useful effectively to engage learners in motivating and useful language learning activities. As I use blogs, I only revised what I knew and I got some new ideas how to use in teaching process. I found out that blogs are used not only for articles, opinions, we can use video, audio and other images to be published.

Using Office Software in a computer room

In this week ( 17.04-23.04.11) I got information about advantages and disadvantages of using Office Software in computer class.  Before this unit I used Word for making tests and Pover Point- for presentations. I liked suggested tasks what we can do else. These were good ideas how to use Word and Power Point. Most of all I liked to create speech bubbles. It was so amazing ! I found  out that some of my colleagues haven't used computer rooms yet or they don't have chance to use it because it is busy. I think it is serious problem . I am glad that I have possibilities to use computer class when I want. I did task analysis I could compare my answers with my colleagues ones.Of course, it took me a lot of time, but I know how useful it  was for me.

Possibilities and safety in Web

       The Web is very large place. I really spent a lot of time to find information. I have learned how to do it faster- using quotation marks. I didn't know it before. I have explored a list of search engines and got useful information for me. As I usually used only google and YouTube , it was great to search others. I thought that written information in Internet is correct, but, after watching video, my thoughts have changed. Of course, I got information about copyright. I think many people don't think about it . I have great information about copyright and I will share  with my S-s. I will use suggested rules to be safe using phone and Internet. I found out what is cyberbullying, how it differs from bullying. I think it is serious problem and we must speak about it with S-s and parents. Doing the end of level quiz I have checked my knowledge of each unit.