Reflection on the readings of online behaviour

It is very interesting to know more about learning behaviour of online communication, and I had never heard of it when I was in college majoring in psychology. I believe research on this subject was probably done within this decade, and it has already become popular academic studies in college nowadays. Indeed, the reading of Language Learning Behaviour in a Virtual Environment (Roed,2003) has bought me forward not just on the recent trend of college studies but also my understanding on the role as a language teacher. I totally agree with Roed that leading students to communicating online is a good approach for language practice since they would feel less anxious and more willing to express themselves in the language. Perhaps, leading students to communicate through a blog is just very fundamental in recent years - I believe multiliteracies has already gone way far from my understanding. The pool of new technologies in language teaching will be endless; therefore, as a teacher, I will have much to learn in order to facilitate my students as well as for the development of my professional.

Reference:
Language Learning Behaviour in a Virtual Environment (Roed,2003)

Funny videos for language analysis and reflection

There videos are excellent for language acquisition analysis, but I doubt if they are all good bookmarks for your teaching in class:

1. Charlie bit my finger - Development Sequences


2. Say ... Frog - Initial and Final Clusters


3. Say ... Pillow - Interdental Fricative


4. Talking Dog - Voicing



This one is just for fun:
Sneezing Panda - the Power of Interjection!

I try to teach my adult students the skills that they’re going to need to succeed in the exam (BULATS)and in the workplace by themselves, without me. I know that once they leave the classroom, they’re not going to be able to reply on me. So, I try to make them realize that they’re responsible for their own studying, that they need to participle actively in their lifelong independent learning. And, I strongly believe that getting students involved in a variety of web-based tasks, including reading the web texts, summarizing information found on web pages, doing quizzes as homework practices, or sharing lists of vocabulary and discussion of favourite websites with others through the platform, is a great benefit to the adult students so as to widen their knowledge on both business and social contexts.

Indeed, I rarely use any technological tools in my classes due to the time constraint and the lack of equipment provided by most of the centers. However, I would introduce and encourage the utilization of web-based source materials to them, since these free online authentic materials are excellent tools for the students to deepen their understanding of the subject study along with the limited class lessons.

Essential Web-based Study for BULATS

Essential Web-based Study for BULATS

Introduction - BULATS
http://www.bulats.org/

CEF
http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/cef/intro.htm
http://www.english.gov.hk/eng/html/learning.htm


BBC Learning English – Sharpen your Exam Techniques
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/teachingenglish/examskills/

BBC Learning English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/

BBC Learning English – Grammar Challenge
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/grammar_challenge
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/quizzes/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/flash/wordmaster/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/video_and_audio/news_summary/8070822.stm


Free Online web-based Source Materials for Teachers:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/teach/lessonplans/

Free Online web-based Source Materials for Independent Learning:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/default.stm
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
http://www.importexporthelp.com/a/business-term-glossary.htm#Q

Hello

This is my first blog set up. I've never thought of creating a personal blog as I don't think there would be anyone reading it.

BTW, my students like to call me "Miss Connie" - funny but nice! They still want to respect my role but get friendly with me.