Tools you must know

Since the idea of this blog is to put teachers in contact with technology, here are some tips:

http://prezi.com/ (This is a very nice tool to prepare presentations in a modern way. It isn't linear as power point)

http://www.molleindustria.org/en/home (In this page there are some games)

http://hotpot.uvic.ca/#downloads (Here you can find a very nice tool to help you preparing filling the gap activities, matching up, and so on)

https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=writely&passive=1209600&continue=https://docs.google.com/&followup=https://docs.google.com/&ltmpl=homepage (In this list couldn't miss the wonderful tool google created, Google Docs.)

Soon there will be more webpages to put you through technology. Also, if you have any suggestions, please, comment on this post, and give your


OthonDC.:

How do you deal with cell phones in the classroom?

"It has become increasingly difficult to completely ban cell phones in the ESL classroom, especially in ESL schools. Can we ask students to turn them off during class? Absolutely! Can we ask them not to bring them to class? It is very likely that our request will be met with reluctance. So, why not use this tool instead of fighting it? Your students will certainly be more motivated!" (Busy Teacher)

This is a question many teacher from X generation and others have been asking for, "How can I deal with cell phone in the classroom?". For some this can be a difficutl issue, but for others this is just a way of having different, and motivanting activities in class. If you curious about how to solve your problems or just want to have even more ideas about it, enjoy reading this article from the Busy Teacher http://busyteacher.org/6955-7-great-esl-cell-phone-activities.html

Get in touch with new tendencies, learn more about it, and don't forget posting your comments. it is important to keep our connection so that we can have better teachers (The more we are, the stronger we get). This is our job.

Othon DC.: