Week Seven

In this week I learned many new things.

One Computer Classroom.

I used to use my computer only as an administrative and a presentation tool. I was very happy with that, but after reading about the topic I knew I missed a lot of opportunities to make the most of my only computer. I now know it can be used as a learning center, a simulation center or even for individual student’s learning.

Learner Autonomy

I learned some nice techniques for promoting learner autonomy.

 1- Writing self- reports.

2- Dairies and evaluation sheets.

Also I learnt two nice easy activities to promote learner’s autonomy.

 1- Checking and correcting homework.

2- Student-produced tests.

They are easy but interesting activities that would certainly increase the learner’s responsibility and independence. I’ll try to implement them in my classes and post the result in the coming few days.

Padlet

I also learnt about Padlet, a simple and useful tool that allows teachers or students to build a "wall" for sharing. You can post an article, website link, or video to your class wallwisher. I liked it very much because it’s simple easy and a real fun. If you are interested, please have a look at our class Padlet at the following URL http://padlet.com/wall/tw0g3uxbnt.

The project

Thank God, things are beginning to get better with my project to improve my student’s speaking skills. Today the students presented some nice recordings for themselves. They did a great job.I was very proud of them. I did my best to encourage the others to follow their example. Hopefully, I’ll find some more nice work tomorrow. Here is Mostafa’s speaking project about himself.