SUMMER INSTITUTE 2013 Ekaterine Khavloshvili Batumi
Introduction WHY to use technology at the lesson? Teaching English with technology is more interesting Technology and websites help teachers and pupils to learn English better Addresses every skill in teaching English Provides high availability of materials
TECHNOLOGY AND WEBSITES HELP US TEACH, MOTIVATE AND IMPROVE OUR STUDENTS’ ENGLISH
Activity 1 –Jobs (Memory Game) Aim: to develop visual memory/encourage visual learners Level: Low elementary Age: 6-10 Instruction: divide class into several groups Choose a secretary in each group Show slides, so that the secretary does not see them Other group members see slides twice, but they do not make any notes After that, they should dictate these words to their secretary Jobs should be written in order they were shown Check: spelling and accuracy
Teacher
Doctor
Police officer
Fire fighter
Shop assistant
Postman
Actor
Singer
Journalist
Waiter
Checking Groups /secretaries write their answers on the board; Teacher checks sequence and spelling Assessment: 1 point for correct answer (0.5 point –spelling; 0.5 point sequence);
Activity 2 Aim: Writing/ give practice in sentence completion Timetable fit: Vocabulary consolidation Level: Age: Instructions: Divide class into groups a) teacher shows a slide with an unfinished sentence – Love is b) Groups think of two/three words to complete the sentence in given time (3 min); Checking: groups choose the most interesting option;
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