APAC

= **Web Tools for Enhancing Language Teaching and Learning** =

// **APAC, Barcelona, February 2011 ** //
//@http://www.apac.es/elt-convention/// Sponsored by Macmillan ELT

**DAY:** Friday February 25th


 * TIME:** 4:30 - 5:30 pm
 * ROOM:** to be confirmed
 * TARGET AUDIENCE:** primary / secondary
 * TECH NEEDS:** Internet connection / desktop for ppt presentation



There are many different tools on the Web that can be used to motivate students to speak, read, listen, or write. But which of them should we use? And how to get the most out of them? In this session, we'll look at a variety of websites that can be easily used by any teacher to enhance the learning and practice of language either in a computer room or using a class set of laptops.Suitable for both Primary and Secondary teachers, I'll be giving you ideas how to exploit these tools and also showing you practical examples that other teachers have done with their learners. From interactive posters to voice discussion; animated cartoon strips to digital monster pets; a range of activities will discussed and links to examples available at: http://webtoolsforefl. wikispaces.com
 * Abstract:**


 * Details: **

- What to keep in mind when using web tools - In the computer room - Laptops in the classroom - At home
 * 1) Introduction** //(5 mins) 16:30-> 16:35//


 * 2) Web Tools**

- **Moshi Monsters** http://www.moshimonsters.com/ lets you adopt a virtual pet. It's aimed at Primary age kids and can be used by the teacher as a virtual classroom pet. It's great to use in class if you have a connected classroom and can motivate speaking and listening. You can also encourage students to adopt their own and make friends of each other, writing on each other's walls, etc.
 * Digital monster pets **//(10 mins) 16:35-> 16:45//

- **Pen.io** @http://pen.io/ is a simple way of publishing text on a web page. It also allows you to embed Youtube videos - to be used mainly with Secondary classes
 * Simple webpages ** (5 mins) //16:45-> 16:50//

** - Xtimeline ** @http://www.xtimeline.com/ is a tool that lets you create a timeline with text, video, etc. It is an original and fun way for Secondary learners to work on projects, particullarly about famous people, etc.
 * Projects with Timelines ** //(10 mins) 16:55-> 17:05//

- **Voxopop** http://www.voxopop.com is a voice discussion board that is a great way of getting Secondary learners involved in discussions. Ask the learners to listen to some of the discussions and/or create your own class discussion and ask them to respond. Another idea is to ask them to create an opinion survey - they ask the question and answer the other students' questions, then summarise the opinions of everyone in writing.
 * Voice discussion **//(10 mins) 17:05-> 17:15//

- G **o Animate** [|http://goanimate.com] is an easy way of creating short, animated cartoons. Use it with Secondary learners to illustrate example language (as a warmer) or get the students to make cartoon stories of their work and share them. After asking the students to produce a story, hold a film festival and follow this with an Awards ceremony (like the Oscars).
 * Animated cartoon strips: **//(10 mins) 17:15-> 17:20//

** Interactive Posters **//(10 mins) (5// //mins) 17:20-> 17:25// - **Glogster**  @http://www.glogster.com/ can be used with both Primary and Secondary learners to make student writing fun. Learners can also make posters of their favourite songs / bands and share them on a class wiki or a blog. A teacher can also make a //glog// as a fun way of introducing something.

- final words of advice - questions
 * 3) Conclusion** //(10 mins) 17:25-> 17:30//