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Comment by Lili Cvetkovic on May 15, 2012 at 14:55

 The Endeavour Language Teacher Fellowship (ELTF) Program – Useful Tips On Application Process and Selection Criteria

When: Tuesday May 29, 2012 04:00 - 05:00 PM 2012

The Endeavour Language Fellowship (ELTF) Study Program is an excellent way to improve language and cultural skills through intensive short-term study program in the target country. For practising teachers, the 2013 ELTF Study Programs will be offered in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.

In this session, Danielle McAuliffe, Senior Project Officer from International Education Division will discuss the application process and selection criteria and provide useful tips. We will also hear from teachers and a group leader who have participated in the last year’s ELTF Study Program.

 

HOW TO JOIN THIS SESSION:

1. Enter the web conference by clicking on the session link below up to 30 minutes before it is scheduled to begin. https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2007026&password=M.220002...

Comment by Lili Cvetkovic on May 14, 2012 at 10:20

Has anybody tried to use Screenr in the classroom? 

Which tool would be ideal to use  for the flipped classroom model where class time is spent on interacting with students while theory is learnt at home via internet technology such as screencasts, podcasts or vodcasts?

Comment by Lili Cvetkovic on May 2, 2012 at 15:40

 

Congratulations to our member Kerry, from Doncaster Gardens PS for being acknowledged as an Innovator of the Month!  To read about Kerry's projects go to:

http://eduhs01.education.vic.gov.au:5009/researchinnovation/innovat...

 

Featured innovators are selected from recommendations from a network of Regional Innovation Contacts, Department staff and members of our online community.

To nominate an Innovator of the Month, please use our online form. See: Innovate Here - Nominate an Innovator of the Month

Comment by Lili Cvetkovic on April 27, 2012 at 11:20

You can find interesting examples of Rich Assessment Taks here :

http://dcsf.typepad.com/osfl/

Check this online tool for learning languages. Students can use the site without registering. Languages available are: French, German, Spanish and Chinese.

http://www.hellomylo.com/

Comment by Lili Cvetkovic on April 20, 2012 at 16:24

We will have Craig Smith from Language Perfect presenting via Blackboard (Elluminate) on Monday 7 May 4-5pm. 

Language Perfect is an online language learning tool helping students from around the world to get excited about learning a language.

In this session Craig Smith will show us how to use Language Perfect with your students: setting online homework for vocabulary and phrases, customising content, following student progress. In the session he will also give an overview on how to enter the Language Perfect World Championships - the online languages competition.

To join this session click on the link 30 minutes before the specified time:

https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2007026&password=M.EA6FA6...

Comment by Kerry Law on April 17, 2012 at 17:22

gFlash+ Flashcards & Tests

It sounds like a good one too for iPads. If anyone upgrade to pro, only $4.50

Comment by Kerry Law on April 17, 2012 at 17:17

Thanks Lili & Wes. Definitely will Dow.oad it now and try out!

Comment by Wes Branchflower on April 17, 2012 at 16:54

A+ Flashcard pro is also free for a limited time. Very good opportunity to get the full version allowing students/teachers to create and upload sets directly from the iPad/iPod to quizlet and to download the sets they want.

Comment by Lili Cvetkovic on April 17, 2012 at 16:50

I have just tested A+FlashCard Pro app for iPads. Easy to create cards for students to  memorize new words, idioms, terms or any other types of information. You can add words, phrases, photos and audio recording.
 You can import sets of existing flashcards from websites like Quizlet.com. Students can also easily create their own sets of cards and share sets with others.

Comment by Lili Cvetkovic on May 31, 2011 at 10:32

Professional Reading

The use of ICT for teaching and learning languages

You may be interested to read about the project in the UK that identified and explored successful and innovative practice in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for teaching and learning languages  in schools. Five schools were selected for the project, each of which formed the basis for a short case study. The focus of the case studies is the impact on the learner.

http://education.staffordshire.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/30CC737F-8C2B-4A...

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