https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons Made with eyes on the prize en-us 2018-02-24 09:03:23 UTC 2018-07-10 10:41:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecoffee.png sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/234961395 What I expect from this course is to learn how to include more technology in classroom as well as how to create new activities for my students.]]> 2018-02-24 09:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/234961395 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/234962063 First of all they offer a variety of techniques and opportunities to create new material/ activities for students. In other words ICT tools can update the teaching procedure. The use of ICT tools can also help students familiarise themselves with technology as well as give them motivation to participate. ]]> 2018-02-24 09:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/234962063 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/240380624 In the previous lesson, there was reference to many search engines. For some of them I was completely unaware such as base, which is a very useful academic search engine, and quora, an online community where people can ask for information for anything they need.]]> 2018-03-09 21:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/240380624 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/243042604 Creating a website for an ESL classroom, offers more opportunities to use ICT tools and technology while teaching. Teachers can update their way of teaching and approach students' interests and needs. In this way students will be more enthusiastic and motivated in terms of learning and participating.]]> 2018-03-17 07:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/243042604 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/247577613 In this lesson we elaborated on student portfolios. Using portfolios in language teaching can help students work according to their strengths and skills. Moreover portfolios facilitate giving feedback and peer evaluation linked with critical thinking. ]]> 2018-03-31 07:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/247577613 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/249418166 https://storybird.com/accounts/login/
https://www.storyjumper.com/]]> 2018-04-07 11:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/249418166 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/260111377 Using multisensory techniques in teaching can enhance students' interest and increase their motivation. Especialy young learners, need to be taught in a less traditional way. images for example help them create connection with words and using videos we help them learning while having fun.]]> 2018-05-12 05:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/260111377 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/260111514 Games are a quite important part of learning. They are fun and they can be quite fruitful for learning.During our last session we were introduced to sites where we could create our own games, flashcards and puzzles according to our students' needs.
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/
https://quizlet.com/
http://www.cram.com/]]> 2018-05-12 05:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/260111514 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/265132999 Last week's lesson was about edmodo and ted. We had to create such kind of online classes and upload notes, presentations and quizes. It was quite interesting and playful. It's perfect for high-tech kids that are totally familiar with digital media and computers.
https://www.edmodo.com/?language=el]]> 2018-06-02 08:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/265132999 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/267433599 Using ICT tools demand a lot of work on behalf of the teacher. Tere is also need for constant updating and searching for new tools.
Where can you find new tools? (Facebook, twitter, sites of collegues, moocs, professional websites)
http://www.europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/

]]> 2018-06-16 08:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/267433599 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/267436344 There's a variety of off-line tools for games, which are downloadable and printable as well.
https://www.thebalanceeveryday.com/free-powerpoint-games-for-teachers-1358169 templates for classroom games
http://www.eslgamesworld.com/members/games/pptgames/index.html
templates for esl games]]> 2018-06-16 09:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/267436344 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/269722583 This week's session was on infographics and how to create our graphics using templates.
Links:
https://www.easel.ly/
https://www.thinglink.com/edu
https://infograph.venngage.com/signin]]> 2018-07-09 10:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/269722583 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/269723947 This week we worked on how to create short videos, animation, and memes for our students. The use of such tools in class engages all learners attention and makes learning more playful.
Some usefuls links:
https://www.kizoa.com/
https://www.wordclouds.com/
https://voicethread.com/#
https://www.powtoon.com/home/
https://www.mysimpleshow.com/educational/]]> 2018-07-09 10:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/269723947 sofianikol https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/269831342 This session was to devoted to assessment, its purposes and principles.We also checked a couple of sites for assessement via ICT tools:
https://learn.playposit.com/learn/
https://kahoot.com/welcomeback/]]> 2018-07-10 10:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sofianikol/myictlessons/wish/269831342