week 9

Dear everyone,

Here we are in week nine .The time is already running out and how sad I am to miss my colleagues ideas and opinions . I suggest to create E-blog or communicate through Face book to be in tough and share our posts . 

What I learned & What I applied

 

This week I've read an article entitled .  'Learning Styles and Strategies'  by Richard M. Felder and Barbara A. Solomon.

-What I gained from the article that there are 8 types of learners.

1-Active Learners
2-Reflective Learners
3-Sensing Learners
4-Intuitive Learners
5-Visual Learners
6-Verbal Learners
7-Sequential Learners
8-Global Learners

These are kinds of activities which develop each stage of the student's intelligence . 

Linguistic	-word games -reading games -show and tell -using puppets -crosswords/ Anagrams
Musical	-Songs - Action rhymes -chants
Logical –mathematical	-word puzzles -Reading puzzles -numbers puzzles -ordering
Spatial	-shape puzzles -drawings -learning from videos@CD-Roms - Painting using computer softwares (Paint, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD) -Cameras (digital, webcam, camcorder) -Give them a Padlet of pictures,a You tube video, an album in picasa
Bodily –kinesthetic	-TPR -physical activities -songs &games - dancing
Musical	-Songs -chants -action rhymes -CD player, mp3s with headphones -Various websites of videos (Youtube, DailyMotion) -Computer with microphone, speakers, and earphones
Interpersonal	-pair work -group work -peer teaching -surveys -interviews
Intrapersonal	-reflection (blog) -project work -creative writing
Naturalist	-Classifying -nature projects -sorting

The Multiple Intelligence Check list as described by Berman , includes eight kinds of intelligence.

1-linguistic Intelligence e.g a learner with a good vocabulary , a good reader or like crosswords
2-logical- mathematical Intelligence e.g a learner who is good at using computers , is good at problem solving
3-spatial Intelligence e.g learner who enjoys drawings ,using pictures,charts,diagram
4-kinesthetic Intelligence e.g a leaner who learn through manipulating ad moving objects or games
5-musical Intelligence e.g a learner who learns well through the use of chants,rhyme and songs
6-interpersonal intelligence e.g a learner who learns well from pair group or team work activities .
7-intrapersonal intelligence e.g a learner who is a good self –evaluator and likes to reflect
8-Natural intelligence e.g a learner who is good recognizing patterns in things .

Armed with technology , teachers can ensure they provide enough variety in the activities they use.

 -I likes this site  much more by Barbra prashing entitled  Learning Styles vs. Multiple Intelligences :

Barbara Prashnig points out the differences between these two revolutionary approaches to teaching and clarifies the confusion which often exists when classroom teachers attempt to introduce new strategies 

     My main modalities are  visual , kinesthetic, auditory earning styles which is  important for me to be applied in the class room . I found that in an average class of adults , twenty-nine percent will be mainly visual learners , thirty-four percent auditory and thirty-seven percent kinesthetic . As for my classes especially the children ages 5 to 9 comes through the hands, eye and ears so the physical world is dominant at all times . see my blog I applied in  the class room http://sanabisfourthgrade.blogspot.com/ .

I went over my draft project and completed it. I would appreciate it if you could post your comments. Here is my Final Project .

See the link  

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnx3ZWJza2lsbHN3aWtpc3ByaW5nMjAxM3JvYmVydHxneDo0NWVmOWU2MWRkZGY5YjFh

Regards,

Belal

week 8

Dear everyone,

 This week was full of challenges especially for me as I had a lot of tasks to do .

What I learned & What I applied

  

In this week I got a treasure box of resources for creating online activities . I was very much eager to try them all. It is free and simple to use .

1- I created a blog for my classes "grade four"

http://sanabisfourthgrade.blogspot.com/ 

because I want to promote my learners' autonomy with respect to choosing and sharing resources for an assigned listening presentations.

the blog has many tasks to be done according to their individual differences .

 

  part of student's participation in listening

The student's reflection in front of the class

2-  I made an online survey for my students using google docs and by SurveyMonkey!.

the aim is to know their opinions  about the course we taught this semester  at school . 

-http://www.google.com/insights/consumersurveys/create/questions/edit?survey=6dnxy6fjcgty2

-http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FP396KD

3-  I made a simple cloze exercise for my students using  hot potatoes.

http://uk3.hotpotatoes.net/ex/103798/PQJJLQSK.php . Hot potatoes is a real fun and easy, moreover it enables  me to save your work both online on the website and offline on myPC.

4- I tried toolsforeducators.com it’s a very attractive as you can design the activities accompanied with pictures  . to make and print teaching resources with pictures or classroom materials for kids. They are simple, but beautiful, versatile and powerful.

-http://www.toolsforeducators.com/wordsearch /getResult.php

 

5-  A wonderful website  I used  for making quizzes with a final evaluation
http://www.proprofs.com/quizschool/user.php?login=balbadry&view=userquizzes

My goals are to  :
• Make your students independent of the teacher
• Help the learner to become independent and become his/her own mentor
• provide students with the tools to be able to learn on their own
• make your students part of the decision making about classroom activities.










 A special thank  for Mohmed Nasr who was distinguished in his nice project dealing with speaking skill . How happy i am to share with his valuable ideas .

Regards,
Belal.

Week 7

Dear everyone,

What I learned & What I applied

 This week I  learned  new things :

(LEARNER AUTONOMY- ONE-COMPUTER CLASSROOM / PADLET )

It is time to Collect Student Ideas Using Padlet

you can share me with your ideas about your project 

  http://padlet.com/wall/pboa467eb9/wish/9938817

 

 

 

 I taught my students how to create a Padlet and to post their ideas . 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYy-6z2xHi4

LEARNER AUTONOMY

I go through The ELT JOURNAL entitled " Learner autonomy" by Richard Smith

                                          

I liked Holec 's idea that the participants did not necessarily, at least have the full capacity (competence) to take charge of decision-making in all the areas normally determined by an institution, teacher, or textbook

 

MY point of view :

There is a relation between "LEARNER AUTONOMY" and "MOTIVATION " is to
-Increase student motivation by actively promoting learner autonomy through
a. Allowing learners real choices about as many aspects of the learning process as possible.
b. Handing over as much as you can of the various leadership/teaching roles and functions to the learners.
c. Adopting the role of a facilitator.

“I never teach my students. I simply provide the situations in which they can learn.” Einstein

My goals:
• Make your students independent of the teacher
• Help the learner to become independent and become his/her own mentor
• provide students with the tools to be able to learn on their own
• make your students part of the decision making about classroom activities
The role of teacher in developing learner autonomy:
• model role
• moderator
• facilitator
Useful web applications:
• Voicethread
• Vocaroo
• wikis
• Tutorials (http://www.teachertrainingvideos.com, http://technology4kids.pbworks.com/w/page/34922427/tutorials)
• Moodle
• Audio boo

“Seeing is believing… Or seeing is knowing..?”

I’ve heard people say that “attention is the currency of the 21st century”…

Is it a eye-opening to realize how deep and connected language is?

 

One Computer Options

 Everything has it advantages and disadvantages. The pros to having computers in the classroom far outweigh the cons.

For me if I have one computer in the lab I can create a good and cheap method . By using one CPU I can link between it and with other screens for every student to share and submit instructions I gave . THE CONTROL of all theses screens are mine . using a free software 

As for how to connect one computer to other computers at the class via free software. 

I tried teamviewer program and it worked .

  http://forums.mazika2day.com/t153818.htm

It is more than perfect , but if you have one pc and others screens with out a CPU you can see these links to get benefit.

http://www.bramjnet.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=1003966

 

  Regards, 

Belal

week 6

Dear everyone,

What I learned & What I applied

This week I  learned   how to deal with    Tools like ( interactive PowerPoint) and SMART Board   which   has a big effect on the students .I knew alot of

Why I use Smart board .

At my classroom there are some shy pupils .Children who are shy tend to become engaged in learning when it comes to working with Smart-Boards. A Smart-Board is made up of a computer, Smart-Board software, an interactive whiteboard and a projector. "With a touch of a finger, students can control applications; navigate the Internet; and write, change, move around and save content SO THE SHY PEOPLE CAN SHARE AND JOIN US .

I started working on my technology  using the smart board and attractive powerpoints  in my class and

HERE are SOME Changes made

 At the beginning of my e-lessons, I was prompted by one of my students to reflect on the importance of using smartboard and e-lessons . He was very happy to use it and interact with it  so I praised and encourage him immediately  .

So why a smart board or a presentation are more effective ?

-in brief , I think it is the best way to be creative , innovative   and engage about what I did .I also feel that teachers will have less classroom management problems because Smart-Boards keep students stimulated and interested.  When students are comfortable using technology at an early age it becomes easier for them to understand more and more.

As for the large classes I learned intersting ideas 

These ideas are:
1- Get Students' Attention
2-Direct Students' Attention
3-Don't Overload the System
4-Give Students Opportunities to Review and Apply.

A "thank you letter" to all participant who support me with new ideas  and created nice presentation .

Helpful sites 

To make the PowerPoint made Easy - Make 3D Effects in Minutes

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93ubF7zJiCo

10 magic secrets to great Powerpoint presentations

 http://www.examiner.com/article10-magic-secrets-to-great-powerpoint-presentations

Best,
Belal

week 5

What I learned & What I applied

Week 5 has been a challenge , a blessing and  exhausted one .

As for PBL

This week I have learnt much about  PBL. Susan  Gaer gives details at her website. I am still  exploring more sites to know   about project based learning.

   

From the figure ,Students will be actively engaged in various projects and educational pursuits, while at the same time learning the essential components 

Moreover, the introduction of stories into English listening courses can improve students' general morale, and show that the language is not just as a subject of study, but can be a source of enjoyment and recreation.

Trace Effects and Language Practice sections.

 

exhibition of students' own projects

When students work together on project teams, they learn to collaborate, communicate, and resolve conflicts. Cooperative learning and character development supports the social and emotional development of students

pair work

As for The Role of Rubrics  

 in Advancing and Assessing Student Learning

A rubric is a multi purpose scoring guide for assessing student products and performances. This tool works in a number of different ways to advance student learning, and has great potential in particular for nontraditional, first generation, and minority students. In addition ,rubrics improve teaching, contribute to sound assessment, and are an important source of information for program improvement. 

I've also found WebQuests shared on Zunal and QuestGarden which may be relevant to my students and their examination .

I invited my students to  download and exchanged  projects among each other

Moreover, the introduction of stories into English listening courses can improve students' general morale, and show that the language is not just as a subject of study, but can be a source of enjoyment and recreation.

 This is my humble site   http://questgarden.com/158/97/5/130505111041/

  

this is a kind OF Interactive 3Dadventure game .it is an audio visual material in teaching and learning which motivate them to listen ,speak and react  happily  you can download it freely 

 http://we.tl/SpJFHkIx27

you can see the trailer on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxg-KTJY-RA

Regards,

Belal