More revision

Here are 3 websites for students practising gerunds.

• http://www.eslpartyland.com/quiz%20center/haightmult.htm
• http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-gerunds.htm
• http://www.englishpage.com/gerunds/gerunds_infinitives_10.htm

Week 10

This is our ultimate session -revisiting lots of stuff. Here goes!

Impressions of week 8/9

This week was really good because it all made sense at last. I know that for some people it's probably very useful to have some understanding of the intricacies of html but I was somewhat confused. However Frontpage is for me!! Philip's guidance and clear explanation made it happen eventually!! Yes, my page is on our Z drive and what's more, everything is linked!

I have some questions about getting my page onto the www. I'm sure that it's possible with Bigpond, although I haven't had a chance to speak to them.

• Is it important to have a Firewall if you have your own web page?
• Why?

The end of Learnscope draws nigh. I for one will miss the thrill of discovering how "magic" tricks are done!

Reflections of week 7

This week was www. revelation!! Fantastic!! Philip showed us how to create a web page, or how to begin to. For non-techno types like myself, it seemed too easy to be true - just follow the recipe he gave us - I'm really excited by the possibilities!!! (Now all I have to do is remember where I put Philip's handout.)

Reflections of week 6

Philip showed us how to use the Sound Recorder (Accessories --Entertainment) but unfortunately the hardware in the Computer Lab. didn't work, which was most disappointing. He also gave us the low down on Audacity but I'm afraid that I won't be able to do the homework since I haven't got that essential piece of equipment pictured on the right.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I have made a JMatch and a JCross on Parts of Body with Hot Potatoes. I can't wait to use these hotpots with a class. I hope that I can still remember how to do it next year!

Hot Potatoes Yeah!

I love this programme! Although I had teething problems, I've succeeded in making two JClozes and managed to email them both to Philip. However I wasn't able to upload them to the Web, even though it asked me if I wanted to. My second JCloze was made from a blog I discovered in a Google search. You'll find it at
http://esl-advices.blogspot.com/2006/08/welcome-to-esl-advices-blog.html Tell me what you think about it. Should we tell them about our blog?

Reflections of week 5

This week we were introduced to two new tricks which have great potential!

1. Smart board -WOW!!! This technology is fantastic - all we need now is one in every classroom. I'm looking forward to using the smartboard with students.
2. Hot Potatoes - I've just downloaded this program onto my PC at home and I'm rushing off to try it out. Will come back & report on my findings.

Thoughts on UVic's Clipart Library

Thanks for this site. It is refreshing to find a clip art website which is so straightforward and without ads, etc. Seems to have possibilities - I really like the fruit but not so sure of the body (have a look at 'toe' - could be anything!)

Impressions of week 4

Week 4 was great because I won the prize for the best Picasa edit/enhancement! Also Ann Odgers came and showed us what can be done with a PDA. What fantastic technology for teaching practical skills! Obviously it could also be used in other areas, although I'd hate to think that REAL teachers might be obsolete one day. The futuristic world of virtual reality is nigh!

Philip gave those who needed it more time to practise with Picasa. The best part for me was a reminder of how to create cwick clozes and how to protect forms so that they cannot be mucked up by students when filled in on the computer.

I'm not sure if there is much point in my taking any digital photos at the moment. I do have access to a camera, but I haven't got any students as I'm in the Home Tutor department.