Technology
Not error correction: good reasons for using correct examples
Author(s):Rebecca VaneRebecca Vane considers the importance of using good, accurate sentences to help students focus on accuracy and recognise patterns.
The language teaching and exam preparation balancing act
Author(s):John HughesJohn Hughes describes how activities can be shaped to suit the needs of students preparing for an exam and others wanting more general English.
The OET exam – the writing component for doctors
Author(s):Sam McCarter, Michelle Brennan and Andrea CarrPractitioners describe activities they use to improve their learners’ writing skills as they prepare to take the OET exam. What areas need to be looked at? Grammar, vocabulary, case-notes?
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Language MOOCs: what teachers need to know
Author(s):Hayo Reinders and Napat JitpaisarnwattanaHayo Reinders and Napat Jitpaisarnwattana review recent developments in (massive) online and open learning and consider how teachers can draw on them as a resource.
Don’t let the digital imperialists hijack blended learning: putting the case for TLE
Author(s):What role can the flipped classroom play in language teaching?
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Mobile technologies, friend or foe?
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The smart way to use smartphones in the language classroom
Author(s):Reflections on publishing a language game app
Author(s):Making films in the language classroom
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Cisco Webex Meeting Center: a window for e-learning
Author(s):Daniel CostaHow effective is blended learning? Is the technology reliable enough these days? Daniel Costa describes one of the many global online teaching platforms.
Using Moodle to create an innovative online listening course
Author(s):Freddie Gay describes using online resources to help his students with their listening.
Making platforms useful and sticky
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E-learning: less is more
Author(s):Sterling Wu and Jonathan LeeSterling Wu and Jonathan Lee discuss using the camera app with young learners.
iPads. Learning tools or toys?
Author(s):The perfect blend
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E-genres and the relevance of writing
Author(s):Craig ThainePodcasting: time for teachers to join in the renaissance?
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Extending the language classroom with Edmodo
Author(s):Messing about with Moodle: part 2
Author(s):Miranda HamiltonMessing about with Moodle: part 1
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